Technical Training Manager

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a Technical Training Manager to lead the discovery, design, development, and delivery of training programs for technology‑intensive manufacturing clients. This role leverages a technical background to translate knowledge into hands‑on labs, curricula, and effective evaluation methods.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and relevant project management experience, plus strong presentation and facilitation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; relevant project management experience preferred.
• Proven presentation and facilitation skills.
• Experience delivering technical training in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work with SMEs and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and delivery of training programs for technology‑intensive manufacturing environments.
• Provide recommendations on hands‑on labs, layouts, equipment specs, curricula, and evaluation methods.
• Serve as internal SME for Safety and lead the development of technical and safety instructors.
• Collaborate with industry partners, colleges, and internal SMEs on training projects including non‑technical ones.

Skills

Project management

Presentation skills

Facilitation skills

Technical training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The Technical Training Manager is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with relevant experience in one or more key areas such as training, safety, operations, engineering, and quality within Automotive, Aerospace, Aeronautics, Battery, or similar industries. This professional possesses a technical background with experience in training. Leverages technical knowledge & experience into the discovery, design, development, and delivery of training programs for technology-intensive manufacturing client companies.

In addition, the Technical Training Manager provides informed recommendations concerning hands-on labs, physical layouts, industrial equipment specifications, hand tools, measuring instruments, curricula, facilitation techniques, and evaluation methodologies for technical training initiatives.

Additionally, the Technical Training Manager also discovers, designs, develops, and delivers training for assigned projects within the readySC and the Division of Economic Development of the SC Technical College System including projects that are not predominantly technical in nature. Serves as an internal SME for Safety and spearheads the development of technical and safety instructors.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and relevant project management experience.

Ability to collaborate with companies, colleges, or internal SMEs in the design and development of training. Proven presentation and facilitation skills. Experience providing technical training for an organization in start-up mode. Working knowledge of technical training evaluation methods, especially level 2 and hands‑on. Working knowledge of technical job aids, Standard Operating Procedures, and/or work instructions. Experience working in a regulated manufacturing industry preferably as a trainer, lead, or supervisor (e.g. Automotive, Aeronautics, Aerospace, Batteries, etc.) Ability to function in a multi‑task environment directing the training and technical training components of several projects simultaneously. Must maintain cordial professional relations with colleagues and stakeholders and communicate effectively and efficiently orally and in writing. Must be self‑driven to work independently, as well as a part of a team.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work‑life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time‑limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01
What is your highest level of education completed?

• High School/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
  

02
Describe your industry/workplace training design experience.

03
Provide a brief overview of your work experience with technical training. (E.g. SOP/work instructions, industrial safety, assembly, training lab layout, hands‑on process simulations, use of 'trainers' versions of manufacturing equipment, or similar.)

04
How many years of manufacturing experience do have and in what industry?

• None
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5-6 years
• 7 years or more
  

05
How many years of experience do you have in supervision and management?

• None
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5-6 years
• 7 years or more
  

06
Are you willing to travel statewide (frequently), nationally (as needed), and internationally (as needed) in order to perform the job function(s)?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question