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# Director, Training & Technology

- **Company:** Institute Inc
- **Location:** Danville, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $122,776.0 - $138,226.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Data Analytics
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=37e3b2460f2d31a7

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, Education, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
 * Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in technical training, manufacturing operations, workforce development, or a related field.
 * Three (3) or more years of experience leading managers, supervisors, or multidisciplinary teams.
 * Demonstrated knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies and workforce development programs.
 * Strong leadership, organizational, project management, and communication skills.
 * Experience managing complex operations and multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
 * Ability to analyze performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives., * Experience in defense manufacturing, defense workforce development, or Department of Defense-supported initiatives.
 * Experience leading large-scale training, educational, manufacturing, or production environments.
 * Familiarity with industry-recognized standards and certifications such as ISO, NIMS, AWS, and ASNT.
 * Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
 * Experience overseeing capital equipment investments and technology implementation projects.

Physical Requirements

 * Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment.
 * Ability to move between offices, classrooms, labs, and manufacturing training environments.
 * Ability to occasionally perform light physical work.
 * Ability to travel occasionally as business needs require.

## Description

As the Director, Training & Technology, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all technical training programs within ATDM. You will lead multidisciplinary teams across CNC Machining, Additive Manufacturing, Welding, Nondestructive Testing (NDT), and Quality Control while ensuring instructional excellence, operational efficiency, and workforce readiness outcomes., * Provide strategic leadership and direction for ATDM's technical training functions and instructional operations.

 * Lead and support Technical Specialists and Shift Managers across multiple advanced manufacturing disciplines.
 * Oversee day-to-day training delivery, ensuring alignment with program objectives, safety standards, and student success outcomes.
 * Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation across multiple training shifts.
 * Monitor and improve key performance metrics, including student throughput, lab readiness, safety compliance, and instructional effectiveness.
 * Collaborate with ATDM leadership to evaluate program performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
 * Drive standardization and consistency across instructional teams, curricula, and training delivery methods.
 * Oversee capital equipment planning, procurement, utilization, and maintenance to support growth and innovation.
 * Foster cross-functional collaboration across all ATDM operational areas.
 * Develop and mentor team members while building a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
 * Represent ATDM with government, industry, educational, and workforce development partners.

How You Will Help the Team
Success in this role means creating a high-performing training environment that delivers exceptional student outcomes while supporting the long-term growth of the defense manufacturing workforce. You will:

 * Increase operational efficiency and training capacity.
 * Ensure consistent instructional quality across all technical disciplines and shifts.
 * Advance ATDM's workforce development mission through data-informed decision making.
 * Strengthen partnerships with industry and government stakeholders.
 * Support continuous program growth while maintaining safety, compliance, and quality standards.
 * Position ATDM to meet evolving Department of Defense workforce readiness requirements.