Training Manager - Platform Delivery

Aligned Data Centers; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

HSA / FSA options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Insurance (life/disability)

Voluntary benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Aligned Data Centers, LLC is seeking a skilled trainer to lead the Platform Delivery training and development program for data center projects. You will design new materials across lifecycle stages and cross-functional workflows, and you’ll write extensively to support onboarding and continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Strong communication across writing, verbal, and presentations.
• Develop training materials leveraging project documentation, playbooks, standards, templates, and real project examples.
• Design and deliver training content across onboarding, instructor-led sessions, workshops, and self-directed modules.
• Present instructor-led training for complex technical topics.
• Build relationships and gain trust through face-to-face interactions and interviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead Platform Delivery training and development for data center projects.
• Create new training materials for topics like lifecycle, PM processes, QA/QC, and reporting.
• Standardize onboarding and cross-functional processes across markets and teams.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve team proficiency and ensure consistent tool use.
• Support safe, high-quality, and predictable project delivery outcomes.
• Spend significant time writing and reviewing existing materials to identify gaps.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing proficiency

Presentation skills

MS Word / PowerPoint

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Successful candidate will lead Aligned's Platform Delivery training and development program for data center development and execution. The candidate will develop new training materials for a wide range of topics, including:

• Project Development lifecycle (design, preconstruction, startup, execution, commissioning, handover, and closeout)
• Project management processes (scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and reporting)
• Design and preconstruction coordination
• Quality assurance / quality control (QA/QC) and commissioning (Cx) processes
• Commercial management, procurement, and contract administration
• Project reporting tools and dashboards (e.g., risk & cost reporting, weekly/monthly updates)
• Safety, quality, and execution standards
• Cross-functional workflows between Platform Delivery, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and Customer teams
• The role will also support and standardize the Platform Delivery onboarding program, including:
  • Project lifecycle and execution framework training
  • Roles and responsibilities across the project team
  • Core tools, systems, and reporting expectations
  • Cross-functional collaboration and communication processes
  • Site orientation and project-specific onboarding
• The successful candidate will collaborate with Platform Delivery leadership to develop training programs that:
  • Improve team proficiency in managing and executing complex data center projects
  • Standardize how projects are delivered across markets and teams
  • Strengthen understanding of roles, responsibilities, and cross-functional interaction
  • Reinforce consistent use of project tools, processes, and reporting standards
  • Accelerate onboarding and readiness of new team members
  • Support safe, high-quality, and predictable project delivery outcomes

The successful candidate will be required to spend a significant portion of their time writing, so writing proficiency will be a critical aspect of our selection process. At the start of this job, the candidate will spend time reviewing existing training materials, job responsibilities, and identifying their own training needs and gaps.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field with the ability to cross-learn topics from other disciplines such as design and commissioning.
• Must also be a skilled communicator using various modes, including writing, verbal, and presentations.
• Develop training materials focused on Platform Delivery processes by leveraging project documentation, playbooks, standards, templates, and real project examples.
• Design and deliver training content across multiple learning formats, including individual or group onboarding, instructor-led sessions, workshops, and self-directed modules.
• Present instructor-led training for complex technical topics.
• Meet new people and gain trust through face-to-face interactions and interviews.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must display original thinking and creativity and excel at meeting challenges with resourcefulness and innovative ideas. Must enjoy working with teams in a fast paced, energetic environment.
• Ideally candidate will work at one of Aligned's data center locations.
• Candidate must be willing to travel to locations in the United States up to 25%.Some travel may be required on weekends and evenings.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

Aligned Data Centers is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. Eligible employees have access to:

• Health Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants. FSA's offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings.
• Retirement Savings : 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Company-Sponsored Insurance : Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (with medical election)
• Optional Benefits : Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage
• Wellness Programs : Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements.Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

At Aligned, we are committed to transparency and fostering a positive employee experience from your very first interaction with us. In compliance with Illinois pay disclosure requirements, when you join Aligned, you'll have access to the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, short and long disability, life insurance and other voluntary benefits, 401k with employer match, bonus opportunities, paid time off, wellness benefits and professional development opportunities, all designed to support your well-being and career growth. We want you to have a clear understanding of what we offer, so you can make informed decisions about your future with us.

Aligned is equally committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. We ensure that all applicants and team members are considered for employment, advancement, and all other employment-related matters without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of your job due to a disability or medical condition, please contact our People & Culture team. Accommodation requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable laws. Aligned will make reasonable accommodations where necessary to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.