Training & Development Manager, Senior (Education PM)

JOB SUMMARY

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD.

AS A SENIOR TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER WITH A FOCUS ON INNOVATION, YOU WILL LEAD THE DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF HIGH IMPACT LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES THAT FOSTER INNOVATION AND DRIVE ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE WITHIN U.S. GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS. THE ROLE INVOLVES CREATING TRAINING PROGRAMS AND DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORKS THAT PROMOTE CREATIVITY, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS ALIGNED WITH GOVERNMENT INNOVATION GOALS.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL LEVERAGE EXPERTISE IN TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT, AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE TO MANAGE CROSS FUNCTIONAL PROJECTS, ENGAGE STAKEHOLDERS, AND ENSURE THE SUCCESSFUL EXECUTION OF STRATEGIC TRAINING OBJECTIVES.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Innovation Training Program Design: Develop and implement training programs focused on fostering innovation, creativity, and cutting edge technologies, ensuring alignment with agency goals.
• Leadership Development: Design leadership development initiatives to cultivate a culture of innovation among senior leaders and managers, encouraging new ways of thinking and problem solving.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with government agencies, contractors, and industry experts to identify training needs related to innovation, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.
• Program Management: Lead the development of learning pathways, workshops, and curricula aimed at building innovation capacities across teams, leveraging best practices in adult learning, instructional design, and elearning platforms.
• Metrics & Continuous Improvement: Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of training programs, track progress, and report outcomes to government stakeholders. Use feedback to drive continuous improvement and program scalability.
• Change Management: Act as a change agent, advising on the best approaches to incorporate innovative strategies into organizational culture, fostering an environment that supports new ideas and experimentation.
• Technology Integration: Work closely with technical experts to incorporate emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics into training programs, enhancing innovation skill sets among employees.
• Strong Knowledge of the ARCWERX/AFWERX approach to learning

WHY WORK FOR GMRE?

GMRE is a small veteran-owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed.

GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.