Training Manager

On the heels of achieving 3X growth , Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding . We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Apply below and let’s start the conversation.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,900 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company , we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

Join Our Team

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

State Training & Hiring Credit Manager

Location: Any Virginia Transformer U.S. Plant Location (Roanoke, VA; Rincon, GA; Pocatello, ID;)

Travel: Approximately 30%

Reports To: AVP of Human Resources

Company: Virginia Transformer Corp

About Virginia Transformer

Virginia Transformer Corp is the largest U.S.-owned manufacturer of power transformers in North America and a leader in engineering-driven electrical infrastructure solutions. With multiple manufacturing facilities and decades of continuous growth, we support utilities, renewable energy providers, industrial operations, data centers, and critical infrastructure customers throughout the world.

As our organization continues to expand rapidly across multiple states, we are seeking an expert in securing state and federal Gov funds for training of employees and for adding to the HC of factoryin each US location to lead and manage state-level workforce development incentives, training grants, tax credits, and hiring-related funding opportunities.

Position Summary

The State Manager will be responsible for identifying, applying for, managing, and maximizing state workforce development incentives, hiring credits, apprenticeship funding, and employee training reimbursement programs across multiple U.S. manufacturing locations.

This role will work independently without direct staff support and will partner closely with HR, Operations, Finance, Training, Payroll, and Plant Leadership teams to ensure the company fully leverages available state and local incentive programs tied to hiring, workforce development, retention, and training initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience navigating state workforce agencies, training reimbursement programs, and employment incentive structures within manufacturing or industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and manage state and local workforce development programs, hiring incentives, tax credits, and training reimbursement opportunities
• Lead all application, submission, compliance, tracking, and reporting activities associated with workforce grants and incentive programs
• Build relationships with state workforce agencies, economic development organizations, technical colleges, and training boards
• Coordinate internally with HR, Payroll, Operations, Finance, and Training teams to gather required documentation and ensure compliance
• Monitor eligibility requirements and maintain accurate reporting for all incentive and reimbursement programs
• Support apprenticeship, workforce development, and technical training initiatives across multiple manufacturing plants
• Track deadlines, audits, renewals, and ongoing reporting requirements tied to state funding and incentive programs
• Evaluate opportunities to improve financial returns associated with hiring, retention, and employee development programs
• Assist with workforce planning initiatives tied to rapid manufacturing growth and plant expansion efforts
• Travel to manufacturing locations and external agency meetings as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Finance, Public Administration, or related field
• Minimum 15 years of overall business experience
• Minimum 5 years of direct experience managing:
• State training grants
• Workforce development programs
• Hiring tax credits
• State reimbursement initiatives
• Economic development incentive programs
• Strong understanding of state employment incentive structures and workforce funding programs
• Experience working independently in a highly self-directed environment
• Strong organizational, reporting, and project management skills
• Ability to coordinate cross-functionally across HR, Finance, Operations, and Leadership teams
• Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities
• Manufacturing or industrial industry experience strongly preferred
• Ability to travel approximately 30%

Preferred Experience

• Multi-state manufacturing operations
• Workforce development board coordination
• Apprenticeship and technical training program administration
• Government incentive compliance and reporting
• HR/payroll coordination tied to incentive tracking
• Economic development partnership experience

Why Join Virginia Transformer?

• Opportunity to directly support workforce growth and manufacturing expansion initiatives
• High visibility role with meaningful impact across multiple U.S. operations
• Long-term stability within a rapidly growing organization
• Collaborative environment with strong executive support
• Ability to help shape workforce development strategy across a leading manufacturing company