Technical Training Manager

LET THE WIND POWER YOUR CAREER!

 

Vestas – American Wind Technology is a subsidiary of Vestas Wind Systems A/S, the world leader in wind technology and a driving force in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing and maintenance of wind power systems that use wind energy to generate electricity.  Our business is built on a vision that with quality and care, the wind can be used to generate competitive, clean and renewable energy.  As one of the Sales and Service Business Units for Vestas Wind Systems, Vestas American is responsible for the sale and service of wind turbines throughout North America. 

 

As our Technical Training Manager you will manage the development and delivery of technical training programs to service technicians, internal and external customers on all Vestas products in North America.

 

Specific tasks for this position will include but are not limited to:

 

· Manage staff of technical training professionals.

· Lead needs assessment activities to analyze employee training needs.

· Develop and implement training activities to develop field service technicians.

· Assign and monitor training programs, assess results and implements enhancements to training programs.

· Oversee the development of training plans and programs by both internal trainers and external training providers.

· Partner with Business Academy colleagues, HR, and Vestas internal stakeholders to meet the technical training needs of Vestas Americas.

· Schedule and prioritize program development and delivery.

· Plan and organize department with profit center objectives.

· Perform budgeting for department expenditures.

 

Interested candidates must meet the minimum qualifications:

 

§ Bachelor’s degree in Training and Development, Organizational Learning, Education or a related field. 

§ 7+ years technical training experience or experience developing, delivering training and managing training programs, or MBA preferred with equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

§ Supervisory experience required.

§ Demonstrated expertise in conducting needs assessment, curriculum development and adult learning in a technical environment.

§ Very strong communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills.

§ Proficient in all Microsoft office applications.

§ Strong planning and organizational skills.

 

Vestas offers a competitive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry, including fully paid healthcare premiums for the employee and all eligible dependents, four weeks accrued vacation per year, five sick days per year and a generous 401(k) plan.

 

For consideration please email resume and salary requirements to careers1@vestas.com with the title “Technical Training Manager” in the subject line. 


Vestas is an equal opportunity and drug-free workplace employer.