Sr. Manager, Product Training

Job Description

Title: Sr. Manager, Product Training

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage and coordinate North and South American technical training for C&I, Mining, Marine, Onsite Energy and Oil & Gas engines and systems
• Manage the training center business operation and drive efficiencies and maximize profits
• Manage training curriculum for mtu products in line with the global training strategy and the new learning management system including, but not limited to e-learning, videos and PowerPoint presentations. Ensure content and quality are in line with corporate guidelines.
• Oversee customer invoicing on a scheduled basis per Finance Department requirements
• Plan, develop, conduct and control training schedules and contents for distributors, and ensure needs are fulfilled
• Plan, develop, and control training on a periodic basis and negotiate class costs (flight, hotel, etc.) with customers, and vendors
• Ensure that the required training facility, tools, product, materials, etc. are in place on an on-going basis for scheduled training classes
• Publish training schedules on the Business Portal that are in line with global and local processes
• Oversee and audits external (primarily distributors / marine defense) training centers and trainers on a regularly scheduled basis
• Schedule Trainer Update Meetings for RRSA trainers on an annual basis
• Participate in Global Trainer Update Meetings with RRPS on an annual basis
• Participate in distributor meetings and any other RRPS internal meeting as required
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence
• Confer with management personnel to establish quality control and production standards, develop budget and cost controls and prepare reports on progress and potential issues
• Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, preparing budgets, approving expenditures, enforcing rules and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services
• Review financial statements and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and improvement
• Implement good housekeeping practices
• Promote and support a safety culture.
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility, and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls-Royce code of Conduct
• Perform special projects as needed
  
  

Basic Requirements:

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, electrical engineering, or technology and 7 years of experience in technical service and/or customer support; or 11 years of experience in technical service and/or customer support
• Ability and willingness to travel - domestic and international, about 25% to 30% of the time
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven leadership and business management skills
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical or electrical engines and tools, including their designs, controls, uses, repair, and maintenance, including major engine overhaul and the tune-up of diesel engines and components
• Excellent analytical and creative problem solving skills, when problems are very complex
• Excellent organizational, planning and follow up skills
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
• Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others
• Strong self-starter with the strong ability to work extended periods without supervision
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of RRSA Policies, processes and procedures
• Foreign language skill - German
  
  

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

Job Posting Date

30 Oct 2025; 00:10

Pay Range

$114,228 - $185,621-Annually

Location:

Canton, MI

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, and employment type.

The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.