Training and Workforce Program Manager

TRAINING & WORKFORCE PROGRAM MANAGERTHE COMPANY YOU ARE JOINING:Large, highly recognized organization supporting critical power, electrical infrastructure, construction, and Outdoor Lighting operations across a multi-state service territoryComplex, field-based environment where workforce readiness, safety, operational consistency, and successful program adoption directly influence business performanceCollaborative organization bringing together operational leaders, field technicians, technical SMEs, instructional developers, and program stakeholdersHigh-visibility opportunity to strengthen how training initiatives are developed, communicated, and integrated across the workforce—from field employees through senior leadershipWHAT THEY OFFER YOU:Opportunity to lead highly visible workforce and training initiatives supporting a critical field-based operationProject-focused position combining program management, change leadership, stakeholder engagement, and curriculum coordinationDedicated instructional-development and technical subject-matter experts who will support ADDIE, curriculum creation, and specialized lighting contentAbility to influence how new programs, processes, and operational priorities are introduced and adopted across a geographically distributed workforceRegular exposure to operational and executive leadership within a large, complex organizationOpportunity to translate technical and operational information into a clear, compelling story that resonates with field technicians, frontline leaders, and executive stakeholdersDETAILS:Hybrid position based in Charlotte, NCThree days per week onsiteWork will be performed across two Charlotte-area locationsFrequent travel to operational locations throughout a multi-state territoryShould be comfortable with 50% or more travelRESPONSIBILITIES:Lead multiple workforce training and operational-readiness initiatives from strategy through implementation and continuous improvementOwn project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, dependencies, status reporting, and deliverablesTranslate operational priorities into structured training and workforce-development plansServe as the primary liaison between field operations, business leaders, technical SMEs, and instructional-development teamsCoordinate curriculum development while dedicated instructional designers lead detailed ADDIE and course-development activitiesDrive change management, communications, and adoption across field technicians, frontline leaders, and senior leadershipFacilitate stakeholder discussions, establish accountability, and maintain momentum across teams and locations Present program strategy, progress, risks, recommendations, and outcomes to leadershipIdentify training gaps, operational impacts, cost-saving opportunities, and improvements to program effectivenessMeasure workforce readiness, adoption, and results, adjusting plans as priorities or project conditions changeDemonstrate ownership, sound judgment, and independent decision-making throughout executionBACKGROUND THAT FITS:Strong project or program management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiativesProven ownership of training, workforce-readiness, or change initiatives from strategy through rollout and adoptionStrong storyteller who can translate technical or operational information for field employees, business leaders, and executivesExperience connecting operational leaders and SMEs with instructional-design or curriculum-development teamsSkilled in managing budgets, schedules, resources, risks, competing priorities, and stakeholder expectationsExperience implementing new programs or processes across a distributed, technical, or safety-sensitive workforceBackground in construction, electrical, lighting, utilities, power, infrastructure, field services, manufacturing, or telecommunications preferredFamiliarity with ADDIE or structured training methodologies is helpful; deep instructional-design expertise is not requiredBachelor’s or technical degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or high school diploma/GED with 10+ yearsComfortable working independently, making sound decisions, and traveling frequently across a multi-state footprint#LI-TF1 #HybridReference: 69565