Senior Manager, Product Development (Critical Infrastructure & Advanced Manufacturing)
ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:
For 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Per Scholas preferred hires reside within the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA
POSITION TITLE: Senior Manager, Product Development - Critical Infrastructure & Advanced Manufacturing
Location: Remote (with 02 days per month at Per Scholas site visit); NYC or ATL preferred
Reports To: Senior Director, Instructional Design & Development
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Per Scholas is seeking a Senior Manager, Product Development - Critical Infrastructure & Advanced Manufacturing to lead the development and continuous improvement of curriculum and instructional resources for training pathways related to critical infrastructure, data centers, and advanced manufacturing environments.
This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical credibility with the ability to translate complex content into clear, applied learning experiences for adult learners. The person in this role will work across subject matter experts, instructional partners, and delivery stakeholders to build and refine high-quality training materials that are practical, scalable, and aligned to workforce outcomes.
This is a hands-on role with significant responsibility for content development, cross-functional collaboration, project ownership, and continuous improvement.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Lead the development, revision, and maintenance of curriculum, assessments, labs, instructor resources, and learner-facing materials for critical infrastructure and advanced manufacturing pathways.
- Translate technical concepts, procedures, and field practices into clear, job-relevant learning experiences for adult learners.
- Maintain ongoing oversight of materials to ensure quality and accuracy of curriculum
- Collaborate with Product Development, instructors, platform or technology partners, and other cross-functional stakeholders to support successful implementation
- Utilize technology and media to develop dynamic and engaging curriculum content
- Design learning activities that are clearly structured, engaging, and built to support learner understanding, application, and instructor usability.
- Develop solutions (e.g., instructor-led, virtual, eLearning, blended, etc.) that provide relevant, challenging, and productive learning experiences. Finalize materials through reviews, pilot tests, etc.
- Define, document, and maintain the scope of learning materials. Perform risk assessment and mitigation and communicate clearly inside and outside the team.
- Research on new technical training offerings, upskill and take challenges to develop curriculum content and assessments
- Complete special projects and requests as opportunities arise
- Contribute to fine-tuning our content development process as we scale, and your work will ultimately deliver quality, reliable methods of measuring learners' progress nationwide.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO US:
Required Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience working in (or consulting with) critical infrastructure, data centers, and/or advanced manufacturing facilities.
- Demonstrated experience developing successful training programs for one or more of the following role titles: Electromechanical Technicians, Instrument Technicians, PLC/Automation Control Technicians, Industrial Mechanics, Industrial Electricians, Critical Facility Engineers/Technicians, or similar roles.
- Deep understanding of (and how to operate/maintain/troubleshoot) the common equipment found in highly automated facilities such as: pumps, motors, motor controllers, PDUs, MCCs, sensors/actuators, PLCs/DCS/SCADA, VFDs, UPS, Diesel Generators, ATS, pneumatics, hydraulics, CRAH, CRAC, BMS, and similar equipment.
- Significant experience with safety requirements (LOTO/OSHA/NFPA) in environments requiring maintenance on high energy systems (electrical or mechanical).
- Strong background working with SOPs/MOPs/EOPs (or similar) to maintain or restore equipment in critical environments.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems that experience faulted conditions and communicate that process to others.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
- Experience working on concurrent priority projects while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
- Self-starter with strong interpersonal, communication, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to take ownership over tasks and meet short and long-term deliverables
- A passion for continuous improvement and keeping current on the latest trends in learning.
- BA / BS in the relevant fields or equivalent experience and/or Industry certifications related to safety, facilities, industrial systems, or automation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing curriculum or instructional content for adult learners in workforce, technical training, higher education, or corporate learning environments.
- Experience building labs, assessments, simulations, or scenario-based learning activities).
- Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and project management capabilities, including knowledge of data visualization tools (i.e., Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
- Facilitation and coaching experience to various audiences.
- Certifications in OSHA, NFPA.
Personal Characteristics
- You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission
- You are comfortable working with SMEs, instructors, and internal partners with different priorities
- You know how to structure messy source material into something clear, teachable, and usable
- You take ownership of deliverables and follow through on revision and implementation details
- You care about both quality and practicality
- You are comfortable working in an evolving environment where process is still being strengthened
- You believe in Per Scholas’ mission and in building training that creates real access to strong careers
COMPENSATION
For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary range of $80,000- $90,000/year. The salary difference is typically determined by several factors, including the geography where the selected candidate resides and alignment with qualifications and experience.
Benefits & Perks
Per Scholas offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life!
Holidays & PTO: Full-Time Per Scholas team members enjoy over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time! All employees are eligible for Holiday pay upon hire (a total of 22 holidays annually, including a week off for Independence day and a week before the New Year). Full-Time Benefits Eligible employees also receive 80 Wellness Hours to use for Sick, Safe, or Personal reasons and accrue Vacation at a rate of 8 hours at the beginning of every month, supporting rest, recharge, and work-life balance. Vacation accruals increase with tenure. Part-time employees are afforded time off on a prorated basis and in accordance with local requirements.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Benefit eligible employees can choose from multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available), with options to fit your needs. Eligible employees also have access to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that reimburses eligible out-of-pocket expenses, up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families.
Dental and Vision Insurance: Eligible employees can select from two dental plan options and a vision plan. Employees who waive medical coverage receive employer paid dental and vision premiums.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a current 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%, eligible employees are offered entry and full vesting after 90 days with the company.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and their household members
Parental Leave: Eligible employees are offered up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child and bond with their family.
Additional Benefits & Perks: Eligible employees have access to employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance, as well as employer-paid short-term disability coverage, with the option to elect additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance. Flexible Spending accounts are available for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses. Per Scholas also offers a range of voluntary benefits, including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Pet Insurance. Additional resources include healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at [email protected]. We look forward to viewing your application!
Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.