Senior Manager, Product Development (Critical Infrastructure & Advanced Manufacturing)

The role

You will lead the development and continuous improvement of curriculum and instructional resources for training pathways related to critical infrastructure, data centers, and advanced manufacturing. This role involves translating technical concepts into learning experiences for adult learners and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

What you will do

• Lead the development, revision, and maintenance of curriculum, assessments, labs, instructor resources, and learner-facing materials.
• Translate technical concepts, procedures, and field practices into learning experiences for adult learners.
• Maintain ongoing oversight of materials to ensure quality and accuracy of curriculum.
• Collaborate with Product Development, instructors, platform or technology partners, and other stakeholders.
• Utilize technology and media to develop dynamic and engaging curriculum content.
• Design learning activities that support learner understanding, application, and instructor usability.
• Develop solutions such as instructor-led, virtual, eLearning, and blended learning.
• Define, document, and maintain the scope of learning materials.
• Perform risk assessment and mitigation.
• Research new technical training offerings and develop curriculum content and assessments.

Required qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience working in (or consulting with) critical infrastructure, data centers, and/or advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Demonstrated experience developing successful training programs for Electromechanical Technicians, Instrument Technicians, PLC/Automation Control Technicians, Industrial Mechanics, Industrial Electric
• Deep understanding of common equipment found in highly automated facilities such as pumps, motors, motor controllers, PDUs, MCCs, sensors/actuators, PLCs/DCS/SCADA, VFDs, UPS, Diesel Generators, ATS,
• Significant experience with safety requirements (LOTO/OSHA/NFPA) in environments requiring maintenance on high energy systems.
• Strong background working with SOPs/MOPs/EOPs to maintain or restore equipment in critical environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems and communicate the process.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Experience working on concurrent priority projects while maintaining attention to detail.
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal, communication, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take ownership over tasks and meet short and long-term deliverables.
• BA / BS in the relevant fields or equivalent experience and/or Industry certifications related to safety, facilities, industrial systems, or automation.

Nice to have

• Experience designing curriculum or instructional content for adult learners in workforce, technical training, higher education, or corporate learning environments.
• Experience building labs, assessments, simulations, or scenario-based learning activities.
• Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and project management capabilities, including knowledge of data visualization tools (i.e., Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Facilitation and coaching experience to various audiences.
• Certifications in OSHA, NFPA.

Benefits

• Over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time.
• 22 holidays annually.
• 80 Wellness Hours for Sick, Safe, or Personal reasons.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) plan with 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.

Before you apply

• Per Scholas candidates must reside in one of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA, WI.

About the company

Per Scholas drives mobility and opportunity in the technology landscape by providing rigorous tech training. They offer no-cost training programs in various tech skills through national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities.