Director Technical Field Service Training

DR Power LLP; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DR Power LLP in Waukesha, WI, is seeking a Director of Service Training to lead the training strategy and execution across a diverse service network. This role encompasses the development of a comprehensive training ecosystem aimed at enhancing service excellence through innovative training methodologies.

Key responsibilities include designing technical training programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align training with product changes. A Bachelor's degree and considerable experience in training design are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Training/Instructional Design in a technical environment.
• At least 4 years of leadership experience in a global manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Establishes the enterprise service training strategy and standards.
• Leads design and development of technical training across global service channels.
• Oversees blended learning approaches to maximize scalability and effectiveness.

Skills

Leading leaders

Influencing executive-level stakeholders

Exceptional communication skills

Organizational change management

SAP or equivalent ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's Degree

Job description

## Director Service TrainingApplylocations: Waukesha, WI - USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR14355# **We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.** For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?The Director of Service Training leads the enterprise strategy, roadmap, and execution of a comprehensive training ecosystem that advances the technical, operational, and customer-facing capabilities required to deliver a consistent, high-quality service experience across the global network. This role establishes a future-forward learning vision that bridges installed product expertise, field service realities, and evolving customer expectations—ensuring technicians and service teams are fully equipped to support product performance, reliability, and lifecycle service excellence. The Director defines the end-to-end training strategy and operating model, integrating hands-on, instructor-led training with scalable digital, virtual, and on-demand learning solutions to create a cohesive, blended learning experience. This includes building a structured, progressive learning journey for technicians that aligns with installed product complexity, diagnostics, and real-world service application. Major Responsibilities* Establishes the enterprise service training strategy, standards, and operating model aligned to service excellence, product roadmaps, and capability needs* Governs curriculum architecture, certification frameworks, and competency models for technicians, service leaders, and dealer personnel* Ensures training programs meet regulatory, safety, and quality requirements* Leads the design, development, and deployment of technical, diagnostic, and customer‐experience training across global service channels* Integrates field data, reliability insights, and lessons learned into training content to improve service accuracy, speed, and first‐time fix rates* Oversees blended learning approaches including instructor‐led, digital, simulation, and on‐the‐job training to maximize scalability and effectiveness* Partners with Service Engineering, Technical Service, Quality, Manufacturing, and Dealer Development to ensure training reflects current standards, procedures, and product changes* Aligns training with new product introduction (NPI) and commercialization processes to ensure service readiness at launch* Collaborates with regional service leaders to tailor training to market needs while maintaining global consistency* Defines and track KPIs related to training effectiveness, technician proficiency, certification compliance, and service performance outcomes* Drives continuous improvement of training content, delivery methods, and learning technologies based on performance data and stakeholder feedback* Ensures training contributes to measurable improvements in customer satisfaction, warranty cost reduction, and operational efficiency* Leads and develops a high‐performing training organization, including instructional designers, trainers, and certification specialists* Builds a scalable capability‐development ecosystem that supports career pathways, skill progression, and workforce readiness across the service network* Serves as the enterprise subject matter expert for service training, learning methodologies, and capability developmentMinimum Job Requirements**Education*** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience**Certification / License** n/a**Work Experience*** 7 years of experience in Training/Instructional Design in a technical environment* 4 years of leadership experience, preferably in a global manufacturing or regulated environment**Knowledge / Skills / Abilities*** Demonstrated ability leading leaders and influencing executive‐level stakeholders* Proven executive presence with exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills* Demonstrated success leading enterprise transformation and large‐scale, cross‐functional initiatives* Strong business acumen with the ability to align portfolio decisions to strategic priorities and financial outcomes* Experience building governance models, performance metrics, and operating rhythms at an enterprise level* Advanced capability in organizational change management and talent development* Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systemsPreferred Job Requirements**Education*** Masters Degree**Certification / License*** Master Training certification**Work Experience*** Experience creating online curriculum* Technical training and curriculum development (DACUM) experience* Product development experience in design or service role*“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”*