Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Manager of Training to lead our training program development. This role is responsible for identifying, assessing, planning, developing, creating, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating training programs for Saronic products, as well as provide direction to internal training needs.
Responsibilities
Create and implement comprehensive training programs tailored to the needs of customersConduct customer needs assessments to identify skill gaps and training opportunitiesEnsure training programs meet various certification, audit, and compliance requirementsWork with external training providers, internal stakeholders, instructional designers, and media producers to develop and deliver trainingWork across departments to assess and deliver program strategy, define organizational needs, and collaborate on the strategic alignment of trainingAssess user needs and align course content and design accordinglyRefine data capture and its analysis to improve trainingResearch, advocate for, and implement training methodologies relevant to assessed needs, including the development and use of AR/VR formatsAssist the team in producing effective and engaging educational experiencesAdvocate for the training team's strategic needsEstablish and maintain appropriate instructional design principles and theories to maximize learner engagement and retentionLeverage our learning management system to deliver, track, and ensure training completionEvaluate the efficacy of digital, live, and hybrid training
Qualifications
Expertise in adult learning theory, instructional design principles, and program delivery online and in personStrong leadership, communication, and collaboration skillsAbility to organize and manage multiple projects, resources, and budgets effectivelyProficient in assessing and analyzing performance to improve the training productExperience in producing digital learning experiences using authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, etc.Advanced knowledge of data evaluation and assessmentsMaster's Degree in instructional design, education, or a related fieldExperience in training in corporate, DoD, or related manufacturing environmentsExperience administering a Learning Management System (LMS)Experience with Cornerstone preferred
Benefits
Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision careSaronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
Physical Demands
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerOccasional standing and walking within the officeManual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipmentVisual acuity to read screens, documents, and reportsOccasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office suppliesLifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)
This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
