Overview: The Senior Training Manager leads the design and execution of training strategies for autonomous vehicle operations across the United States. This role owns the end-to-end training pipeline—from onboarding through proficiency—ensuring operators are fully prepared for seamless handoff into live operations. Overseeing Training Managers and Content Developers, the Senior Training Manager will shape the workforce of the future, building programs that prepare teams to safely and effectively support cutting-edge autonomous mobility technologies. As a strategic partner to leadership and operations, this role drives workforce readiness, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement while scaling training nationwide in a rapidly evolving industry. Transdev is proud to offer: * Competitive compensation package of minimum $110,000– maximum $140,000 Benefits include: * Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks * Sick days: 5 days * Holidays: 6 days * Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability. The above listed benefits are the Corporate office policy. Benefits vary by location. Key Responsibilities: + Training Strategy & Leadership: Define and execute the organizational training vision, ensuring alignment with business priorities, safety standards, and operational readiness. + Team Management: Lead and develop Training Managers and Content Developers, setting clear goals and ensuring accountability for program quality, timelines, and trainee outcomes. + Onboarding & Proficiency Ownership: Design and manage the end-to-end onboarding process, ensuring new hires are fully prepared, trained to proficiency, and ready for seamless transition into operations. + Training Timelines & Delivery: Own training schedules across all programs, balancing business needs, trainer capacity, and trainee readiness. Ensure timely delivery of initial and recurrent training while maintaining high quality standards. + Curriculum & Content Oversight: Direct the creation and continuous improvement of training content, ensuring it is accurate, engaging, and tailored for diverse learning styles. + Compliance & Safety: Ensure all programs meet DOT, CDL, FMCSA, OSHA, and client requirements. Audit training records, oversee remediation training, and ensure documentation integrity. + Operational Partnership: Collaborate with Operations leadership to forecast staffing needs, align training capacity, and validate that trainees are fully competent before handoff. + Performance Analytics: Monitor trainee performance and proficiency metrics, analyzing trends to improve program design and delivery. Provide actionable insights to leadership. + Continuous Improvement: Anticipate business and industry changes (e.g., fleet, mission, regulatory updates) and adapt training strategies accordingly. + Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the key advisor to senior leadership and client partners on workforce readiness, training outcomes, and future needs. Education, Licensing, and Certifications Required: + Bachelor’s degree in Business, Transportation, Organizational Development, or related field (Master’s preferred). + Certifications in Training & Development, Instructional Design, or Safety Management are a plus. Experience: + 12–15+ years of progressive experience in training management, with at least 5+ years leading managers and cross-functional teams. + Proven success in overseeing both training delivery teams and content development functions. + Strong background in compliance and regulatory training (DOT, CDL, FMCSA, OSHA). + Experience advising senior leadership and managing relationships with external clients and vendors. + Demonstrated ability to use data to drive decisions and measure training impact. Skills and Knowledge Required: + Proven ability to design and manage structured training pipelines from onboarding through proficiency. + Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and curriculum development. + Deep understanding of training compliance requirements (DOT, CDL, FMCSA, OSHA) and industry best practices. + Demonstrated success in leading managers and training content teams. + Expertise in project management and timeline ownership, ensuring programs are delivered on time and with measurable impact. + Strong analytical skills with ability to track trainee performance, identify skill gaps, and adjust training strategies. + Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align operations, leadership, and training functions. + Proficiency in Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office; comfortable with digital learning tools and data systems. + Ability to lead in a fast-paced, evolving environment with flexibility to travel as needed. The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Transdev reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. Pre-Employment Requirements: + Must submit to a drug test and background check Physical Requirements: + Frequent standing, walking, sitting, + Use hands to finger; handle, or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders. + Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. + Must use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. + Most work is accomplished indoors and outdoors or well-ventilated facilities; and + The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request. Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Transdev will also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Drug free workplace If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in US without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles. Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request. Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy. Job Category: Operations Management & Supervisory Job Type: Full Time Req ID: 6114 Pay Group: A3F Cost Center: 560 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request. Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Drug-free workplace If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check. California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy. About Transdev Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles. Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at http://www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video.