Training Manager

Job Description

Job Description

General Description

The Training Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide training and workforce development programs. This position ensures employees possess the knowledge, skills, certifications, and competencies required to meet operational, contractual, regulatory, and strategic business objectives. The Training Manager partners with executive leadership, Human Resources, Operations, Program Management, Quality, Safety, Security, Procurement, Contracts, Engineering, Information Technology, and Functional Departments to establish a comprehensive learning and development strategy that supports organizational growth, compliance, employee engagement, and succession planning.

Duties

Strategic Training & Workforce Development

• Develop and execute the company's enterprise training strategy aligned with business goals and workforce requirements.
• Establish annual training plans, budgets, and organizational development initiatives.
• Conduct training needs assessments across all functional departments.
• Identify skill gaps and develop solutions to improve workforce capability and readiness.
• Create career development pathways and competency models for key positions.
• Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives.

Learning Management & Administration

• Administer and maintain the company Learning Management System (LMS).
• Develop training schedules, curricula, learning paths, and certification requirements.
• Maintain employee training records and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Generate metrics and reports on training completion, effectiveness, and compliance status.
• Manage external training vendors, instructors, and educational partnerships.

Compliance & Regulatory Training

• Ensure compliance with customer, federal, state, local, and company training requirements.
• Administer mandatory training programs related to:
  • Ethics and Compliance
  • Information Security and Cybersecurity
  • Safety Management Systems and Environmental Compliance
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Government Contracting Requirements
  • Export Compliance
  • Human Resources and Employment Regulations

Support audit readiness activities and provide training documentation during internal and external audits.

Leadership & Professional Development

• Design and facilitate leadership development programs for supervisors, managers, and leads.
• Support onboarding programs for new employees and newly promoted leaders.
• Develop mentoring, coaching, and professional development initiatives.
• Coordinate management training workshops.

Technical & Functional Training

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop technical training programs.
• Support training requirements related to:
  • Deltek Costpoint
  • Program Management
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Contracts and Subcontracts
  • Engineering and Manufacturing Operations
  • Quality and Safety Systems
  • Information Technology Systems
• Standardize training materials and instructional methods across the organization.

Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Establish metrics and key performance indicators for training effectiveness.
• Evaluate training outcomes through assessments, surveys, and performance data.
• Recommend process improvements to increase workforce capability and training efficiency.
• Leverage technology, AI tools, and modern learning methodologies to improve learning outcomes.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May supervise Training Analysts, Instructional Designers, and LMS Administrators.
• May oversee external instructors, consultants, and training vendors.

Education/Experience Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Education, Industrial Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive training, learning and development, organizational development, or workforce development experience.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience developing and administering enterprise training programs.
• Experience managing Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and training technologies.

Preferred

• Experience supporting federal government contractors, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or technical organizations.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP systems.
• Experience supporting compliance-driven training programs.
• Instructional design experience.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and organizational development methodologies.

Certifications Preferred

• Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) / Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Change Management Certification (Prosci, Cornell, or equivalent)

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Must be able to walk or stand on level and/or inclined surfaces and sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to routinely climb / descend stairs.
• On occasion must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows / knees, and reach above / below shoulders.
• Works in a normal office environment with controlled temperature and lighting conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/VEVRAA/ADA

TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities: Tyonek Native Corporation provides all employees and job applicants' equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without discrimination because of age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.