A senior training manager is responsible for overseeing the creation, management and execution of training, learning and development programs in the organization. He ensures successful integration of training and development programs so that employees can competently meet the business needs of the organization. He takes up a supervisory position in the training and development section of the organization.
Education and Training
A senior training manager holds a bachelor's degree in business management, personnel administration, labor relations, business administration, social sciences or any other related field. He may also have certified qualifications from the American Society for Training and Development Certification Institute (ASTD).
Responsibilities and Duties
A senior training manager is responsible for coaching, mentoring and leading training managers. He designs, plans and delivers training programs and also oversees the changes in the curriculum. He makes sure that training materials together with instructional methods are not only current but also effective. He manages the facilitation and instruction skills of the training managers and assists in the improvement of competencies in the classroom. A senior training manager also collaborates with other learning professionals as well as learning and development organizations to offer training to the employees while also communicating and reporting successes and progress to management.
Desirable Skills
A senior training manager has previous experience in developing training and education programs. She has strong leadership, supervisory, facilitation and problem-solving skills that enable her to effectively plan, create and maintain efficient training programs. She is able to create strong working relationships among internal and external individuals in the organization. She is also creative to formulate good training programs and is also a forward thinker. She has demonstrated high integrity and good interpersonal skills.
Job Prospects and Outlook
A senior training manager's job opening arises from the need to fill vacancies created by workers who transfer to other occupations, leave the labor force or even retire. Opportunities are more in businesses that are expanding rapidly than those that merge with other companies or consolidate their operations. The best job opportunities are for graduates with bachelor's degrees in a related field. More job opportunities are available in consultation management and employment services.
Compensation
A senior training manager's salary may vary depending on the industry, company and region he works in. In New York, a senior training manager earns about $93,000 as of June 2010, according to Indeed.com.
