Senior Director, ATDM Operations & Engineering
Senior Director, ATDM Operations & Engineering
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Internal Candidate Eligibility
This position is open to internal candidates in accordance with IALRs Internal Job Posting Policy. To be eligible employees must have at least six (6) months in their current role a satisfactory performance record no active warnings and must meet all listed qualifications. Employees should notify their current manager prior to applying. For full policy details contact the HR Department.
Due to the nature of the work performed only U.S. citizens will be considered for this position. This role is not eligible for remote work and will be based onsite in Danville Virginia.
About IALR
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) serves as a regional catalyst for economic transformation. The mission will be accomplished through applied research advanced learning economic development advanced manufacturing and conference services. Driving Economic Transformation is at the heart of everything we do at the Institute for Advanced Learning and breakthroughs create opportunity grow innovation power progress and host greatness. Each of our divisions plays a critical role in preserving and delivering this mission daily.
About the Role
The Senior Director ATDM Operations & Engineering provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all technical training programs within the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) initiative. This role is responsible for managing a cross-functional team of Engineering Managers and Shift Managers across multiple disciplines including CNC Machining Additive Manufacturing Welding Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Metrology and ISO Standards.
The Senior Director ensures consistent instructional quality safety and operational efficiency across all training shifts and technical areas. This position leads efforts to scale ATDMs operations improve student throughput and align program delivery with Department of Defense workforce readiness standards. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of technical education manufacturing processes and large-scale program management.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to leaders overseeing CNC AM Welding NDT and Metrology/ISO programs.
- Direct day-to-day operations of ATDMs technical training delivery ensuring alignment with instructional goals safety standards and workforce outcomes.
- Manage and monitor staffing scheduling and training coordination across multiple shifts to support consistent high-quality instruction.
- Collaborate with ATDM leadership to evaluate program effectiveness implement continuous improvement initiatives and support workforce development goals.
- Oversee capital equipment planning procurement and maintenance to support training scalability and technical innovation.
- Partner with cross-functional teams including Student Services Curriculum Development and Technology Integration to support program operations.
- Facilitate communication and coordination across instructional teams to ensure standardization alignment and instructional fidelity.
- Lead and mentor direct reports including the Engineering Managers and ATDM Shift Managers fostering professional development and high performance.
- Monitor program metrics including student throughput lab readiness safety compliance and instructor effectiveness.
- Represent the ATDM program with external stakeholders including government industry and educational partners as needed.
Work Location
We are looking for staff to work onsite in Danville VA.
Qualifications
The Ideal Candidate
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Industrial Technology Operations Management or a related field required; masters degree preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in technical training manufacturing operations or workforce development.
- At least 3 years of experience in a senior management or director-level role with direct oversight of staff and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies and DoD-aligned workforce development.
- Strong leadership project management and organizational skills.
- Experience managing large-scale training or production environments is highly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in defense manufacturing or working with DoD-aligned training initiatives.
- Familiarity with ISO NIMS AWS ASNT and similar industry standards.
- Experience with performance metrics data-driven decision-making and process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma).
Essential Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to operate and manipulate a keyboard.
- Must be able to move from building to building with limited travel.
- Light physical work may be required.
- Some travel may be required.
Salary & Benefits
IALR will offer salary that is commensurate with your experience. IALR offers unique career opportunities in an innovative environment all to support the economic transformation of Southern Virginia. Eligible employees are afforded excellent medical dental and vision coverage with lower-than-expected costs and participate in the Virginia Retirement System to save for their future.
IALR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please contact Requests will be kept confidential and handled in accordance with applicable laws.
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Employment Type
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