Immersive Training Manager

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) in Houston seeks an Immersive Training Manager to lead the development and stability of immersive learning environments, including Unreal and Unity-based programs. You will oversee internal or outsourced designers and developers delivering cutting-edge immersive training solutions.

The role requires 7+ years in learning and development with at least 3 years in leadership, plus proven VR/AR training delivery experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 7+ years in learning and development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience designing and delivering immersive training solutions, including VR/AR and simulations.
• Strong track record managing cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple immersive training projects, delivering on time, scope and budget.
• Lead cross-functional teams, set priorities and ensure deadlines and quality.
• Allocate resources and balance team capacity with project demands.
• Recommend strategies for development tools and processes to improve efficiency.
• Foster a technical, collaborative and innovative culture in a fast-paced environment.
• Establish engineering best practices and manage technical partnerships.
• Serve as primary technical support contact for internal and client users.
• Coordinate with internal teams to provide timely responses and support.
• Ensure training content is accurate, relevant and audience-tailored.
• Collaborate with facilitators and trainers to integrate immersive solutions into programs.
• Oversee deployment of immersive technologies, including hardware/setup and onboarding.
• Monitor challenges and develop metrics to measure effectiveness and efficiency.

Skills

C++

C#

Unity

Unreal Engine

VR/AR content

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Unity Engine

Unreal Engine

Learning Management Systems

3D graphics tools

Job description

The Immersive Training Manager manages development and stability of ABS' immersive learning environments for ABS; including but not limited to Unreal and Unity-based gaming programs, learning management systems and their associated assets. This position is responsible for managing either outsourced or internal designers and developers in their tasks of creating and delivering cutting-edge immersive training solutions. This is a hybrid role working out of our Global Headquarters in the Spring area of Greater Houston Tuesday - Thursday while Mondays and Friday are currently remote days.

What You Will Do:

• Manage multiple immersive training projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget to meet internal and client expectations.
• Work with cross-functional teams; providing clear direction, set priorities, and ensure the team meets project deadlines and quality standards.
• Allocate resources effectively, balancing team capacity with project demands.
• Design and recommend strategies around development tools and processes; seek to find efficiencies in both internal and outsourced development.
• Foster a strong technical, collaborative and innovative culture in a fast-paced commercially driven environment.
• Establish engineering best practices and manage technical partnerships.
• Act as primary technical support contact for internal and client users.
• Work proactively with internal and technical teams to provide timely and effective responses.
• Ensure training content is accurate, relevant, and tailored to the needs of the target audience.
• Collaborate with facilitators, trainers, and operational teams to integrate immersive training solutions into existing programs.
• Ensure seamless deployment of immersive technologies, including hardware setup, software integration, and user onboarding.
• Monitor and address any technical or logistical challenges during implementation.
• Develop metrics and evaluation frameworks to measure the effectiveness and efficiencies of internal and external teams.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and best practices to continuously enhance the team's capabilities.

What You Will Need:

• Education and Experience
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivelent.
• 7+ years of experience in learning and development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience designing and delivering immersive training solutions, including VR, AR, and simulations.
• Strong track record of managing cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep understanding of immersive technologies and their application in training environments.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages, tools and platforms for immersive content creation (e.g., C++, C#, Unity, Unreal Engine, etc.)
• Demonstrated understanding of computer graphics, animations, modeling development and use in immersive learning.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Exposure to and management of international teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels.
• Problem solving mindset with the ability to quickly seek out solutions to complex technical challenges.

It Would Be Nice If You Have:

• Experience in industries such as maritime, energy, or other high-risk sectors where immersive training is preferred.
• Familiarity with compliance and safety training requirements.