VP Defense Manufacturing Training Program

Position: VP Defense Manufacturing Training Program

Location: Danville, VA 

Medium size business in the Danville area providing Defense Manufacturing is looking for a Vice President that can provide strategic oversight and management of this critical / tactical training program.

Individual will be responsible for ensuring the successful training, support, and placement of students, with companies that are doing research, design, produce, deliver, and maintain military weapons systems, subsystems, and components.

The right candidate will need to have SIGNIFICANT leadership experience, budget management, with a mix of entrepreneurial experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

–        Provide visionary leadership

–        Develop and implement strategies for program growth

–        Create sustainability and continuous improvement for the program

–        Lead and mentor the department’s leadership team

–        Be fully engaged with Industry and Community partners

–        Build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders

–        Manage the project milestones and deliverables

–        Guide the development and execution of recruitment, training, and job placement strategies

–        Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of program data to ensure alignment with industry goals and program objectives

–        Provide regular updates to company executives

–        Maintain compliance with all program requirements, including adherence to contracts and regulatory standards

REQUIREMENTS

–        Master’s in Business Administration, Education, Workforce Development or a related field

–        Minimum of 10 years of experience in workforce development or education management

–        At least 5 years in a leadership role

–        Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining strategic partnerships

–        Proven track record of leading large-scale training or workforce development programs

–        Defense sector experience.

–        Technical experience in the area of manufacturing, a plus

–        High level presentation experience at very senior level audiences.

Additional REQUIREMENTS

–        No Remote – typical week – 4 days on site

–        Due to contracts with the United States Government, candidates must be either US Citizens or US Permanent Residents

–        Minimal relocation package provided