Freelance Training Manager — Growth & Cross‑Team Leadership

Energy Innovation Corp; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Deere & Company in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a Training Manager for a freelance role focused on stress management and instructional leadership. The position calls for coordinating cross-team workflows and delivering clear, actionable training design across time zones.

The ideal candidate translates jargon into plain English, collaborates effectively with managers, and adapts to Deere-scale pace. Strong written communication and a growth mindset are essential for success in this dynamic,

Qualifications

• Experience translating jargon into plain English.
• Collaborative approach that eases manager reviews.
• Comfort with a fast-paced Deere-scale workflow.
• Growth mindset and openness to feedback.
• Familiarity with Deere-scale workflows, or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Push back when a Differentiated Instruction shortcut costs us later.
• Carry the Work Ethic thread across three time zones and two tools.
• Surface risks early, loudly, and with a proposed fix attached.
• Map the handoffs between VA teams so nothing falls in the cracks.
• Champion a positive, collaborative culture throughout the Harrisonburg, VA office.
• Coordinate scheduling, resources, and logistics for assigned tasks.
• Convert xAPI chaos into a backlog someone can actually work.

Skills

Plain English communication

Collaborative facilitator

Fast-paced environment

Growth mindset

Knowledge of workflows

Written communication

Harrisonburg familiarity

Tools

Adobe Captivate

Nearpod

Job description

Deere & Company in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a Training Manager for a freelance role focused on stress management and instructional leadership. The position calls for coordinating cross-team workflows and delivering clear, actionable training design across time zones.

The ideal candidate translates jargon into plain English, collaborates effectively with managers, and adapts to Deere-scale pace. Strong written communication and a growth mindset are essential for success in this dynamic,