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Associate Director, Automotive Technology

V2X is looking for a dynamic Associate Director in the automotive technical training space. Based in Troy, Michigan, this position coordinates with and compliments Business Development to achieve profitable growth. Responsible for $30M+ in annual sales, the successful candidate must possess the ability to manage all program aspects including implementation, budget, schedule, deliverables, profit and loss, customer relationship/interface, and direct activities of the staff. This position is responsible for client relationship development as well as day-to-day operations, including schedule and financial performance and account growth.

Other responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Client interface, business development, strategic planning, and integration of activities across customer sites, project strategy, resource and staffing plans, team leadership, schedule management, profit and loss, performance assessment, and project control
• Identification, development, and winning new business with special emphasis on expansion into adjacent platforms
• Manage RFQ, RFP, RFI, pricing, pursuit, strategy and implementation
• Developing metrics for operations department based on industry standards
• Developing and managing department budgets as well as project profit and loss
• Developing and monitor project plans in coordination with program management, finance and operations department leads
• Management of project team including staff selection, training, evaluation, and management of suppliers
• Delivering presentations to senior management and customers
• Management to facilitate workflow and ensure compliance with V2X policies and procedures

Required Skills:

• Minimum 15+ years in training operations management experience preferably with a training business processing outsourcing company
• Experience with the application of blended learning solutions
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the technical automotive industry with a specific emphasis on General Motors and ACDelco products
• A working knowledge of curriculum development, training operations, training administration and training delivery
• Previous management experience across all four areas desired
• Experience building and managing customer relationships to seek out and identify new business opportunities
• Demonstrated knowledge of program management processes and tools; specifically, product development, earned value, risk & opportunity, change management and account management
• Demonstrated tactical planning and critical thinking
• A working knowledge of learning methodologies
• Ability to identify opportunities and lead a multi-disciplined team with a win strategy necessary to secure contracts
• Experience with writing and leading proposal efforts of a training operations department
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
• Multinational experience in the US, Mexico and Canada

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in training, business, engineering, or related field equivalent experience
• Project Management Principle

V2X is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other's differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.