Training Program Manager Jobs in North Carolina
Training Program Manager jobs in North Carolina are in steady demand, concentrated in corporate learning and development, healthcare systems, financial services, and manufacturing, with openings at every level from early-career instructional coordinators to senior directors of organizational development. The largest hiring metros are Charlotte, Raleigh, and the Research Triangle, where employers like Bank of America, Duke University Health System, and Lowe's Companies maintain deep training and workforce development functions. The most sought-after specialties in North Carolina include leadership development, compliance training, and e-learning program design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Open roles24
Top employerSherwin-Williams
Top cityRaleigh, NC
Cities hiring12
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree
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Program Director, Industrial/Construction Health & Safety Training (Re-advertised)
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Guilford Technical Community College
Program Director, Industrial/Construction Health & Safety Training (Re-advertised)
Jamestown, North Carolina
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Truck Driver Training, Program Coordinator
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Cleveland Community College
Truck Driver Training, Program Coordinator
Shelby, North Carolina
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Training Program Specialist
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North Carolina State University
Training Program Specialist
Raleigh, North Carolina
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Sales Training Program Manager
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Flow Control Group
Sales Training Program Manager
Charlotte, North Carolina
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Gray Media Sales Training Program (Spring '2027) - Wbtv
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GRAY MEDIA
Gray Media Sales Training Program (Spring '2027) - Wbtv
Charlotte, North Carolina
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Program Director, Industrial/Construction Health & Safety Training (Re-advertised)
Guilford Technical Community College·Jamestown, North Carolina
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree in construction management
501-1,000 employees
Job Description
At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.
The Program Director in collaboration with the Director provides the vision and leadership required to realize the mission of the Continuing Education and Customized Training Program and the college at large. Primary administrative responsibilities include program development/management, budget management, developing/maintaining external industry partnerships and providing operational supervision to part time faculty in the department. Instructional responsibilities require a strong environmental, health and safety skill set and the ability to teach students effectively in an instructional environment. The Program Director is a member of the full-time faculty and maintains a teaching load with some administrative release time to carry out duties. Additional responsibilities include maintaining GTCC’s accreditation as an ATS (Accredited Training Sponsor) with the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research).
Min Salary Mid Salary Duties/Functions Difficult Challenges
- Managing/coordinating multiple client requests/programs, teaching and developing classes with limited delivery resources.
- Managing conflicting process timelines for internal administrative processes versus client request. Knowing how and whom to influence to expedite processes to meet timelines when needed.
- Class scheduling, including instructor, location, materials, equipment, and quick decisions and follow up communications about class schedule adjustments due to weather, instructor illness, material delays, etc.
- Discerning best training solutions and investment proposal (revenue/FTE generating project) to benefit client and college.
- Managing multiple customized training programs and analyzing budget plan versus actual over the 3 year life of the project.
- Understanding administrative timelines for open enrollment course planning and delivery, and client specified training delivery.
- Managing the paperwork process: contract, registrations, supply orders, etc.
- Daily: Industry Trades and Training administration re: updates, assignments scheduling, all course setup, changes, contracts, approval flows, records management.
- Daily: Director of Industry Trades and Training re. advising, planning, project updates, problem solving, receiving division communications.
- Daily: multiple instructors (adjunct, 3rd party, GTCC faculty, colleagues) re: planning, scheduling, assignments, availability, course feedback, course developmental questions, proposal development, negotiating.
- Daily: multiple clients re: selling, developing and delivering training, resolving schedule/delivery problems, discussing potential training solutions, updating program progress.
- Daily: Continuing Education Registrar staff re: paperwork and updates.
- Weekly: Accounting/Finance/Purchasing staff re: 3rd party vendors, accounts payable, account receivable, budget questions, material order follow-up.
- Monthly: GTCC staff and faculty re: discussions, training space planning.
- Associate’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management or a related field from an institutionally accredited college or university.
- OSHA 30 Authorized Trainer (Construction) or the ability to attain certification within 3 months of hire.
- OSHA Authorized Trainer for General Industry and Construction Industry standards (OSHA 500) or the ability to attain certification within 6 months of hire.
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Instructor Certification or the ability to attain certification within 6 months of hire.
- Lean Six Sigma Continuous improvement certification or the ability to attain certification within 6 months of hire.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management or a related field from an institutionally accredited college or university.
- OSHA Specialized certifications, e.g. Fall Protection, Lockout/Tagout, Rigging & Signaling, Electrical Safety, etc.
- Three years of experience delivering classroom-based construction/workplace safety training.
- Experience developing training content.
- Experience in a construction or manufacturing environment.
- Greater than three years of experience delivering classroom-based construction/workplace safety training.
- Experience in project management.
- Experience with the North Carolina Edge Customized Training Program.
The Program Director shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Program Director must be able to:
- Multi-task
- Support the Vision and Mission of the College
- Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments
- Create and maintain a learner centered environment
- Communicate effectively
Skilled in relationship building with employers and community partners—serve as a liaison with business and industry partners to identify training opportunities and needs.
Department/Job Specific Requirements
- Frequent travel to client locations and other GTCC campuses for training and communication; some hours during the night and weekend may be required; occasional trips out of town and perhaps out of state may be required.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk and drive.
- Personal protection equipment as required by clients on visits.
- Extended hours to include client meetings/negotiations and program management in the evenings and on Saturdays, as appropriate and work on “non-college” days as required.
- Travel as needed to meet program goals, gain information, education and training required for professional development/enhanced performance.
- Ability to lift, move, transport, and set up laptops, projectors, chart pad easels, boxes of books and /or materials.
- Ability to set up classrooms (move or coordinate movement of tables, chairs) for effective training delivery and participation.
- Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions
- Safety/Shooter on Campus
- Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)
- Ethics and Social Responsibility
- eLearning Level One (before the first day of the first semester teaching)
- eLearning Levels Two and Three for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods (before the first day of the first semester teaching)
The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter: (additional training may be added as needed)
- Reporting Requirements
- Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
Physical Activity: Work requires mostly standing and walking.
Environmental Hazard(s): Rare (less than 15%) exposure to hazardous chemicals, filth, fumes, adverse weather, or personal health and safety risks.
Lifting: Work requires carrying objects or loads weighing between 20 and 50 pounds.
Criminal history checks with acceptable results, are required.
Posting Type Faculty
Environmental Hazard(s): Rare (less than 15%) exposure to hazardous chemicals, filth, fumes, adverse weather, or personal health and safety risks.
Lifting: Work requires carrying objects or loads weighing between 20 and 50 pounds.
Criminal history checks with acceptable results, are required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2025-175-REG
Open Date
11/02/2026
Close Date
12/02/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Guilford Technical Community College
Program Director, Industrial/Construction Health & Safety Training (Re-advertised)
Jamestown, North Carolina
New 3h ago501-1,000 employees
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree in construction management
Job Description
At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.
The Program Director in collaboration with the Director provides the vision and leadership required to realize the mission of the Continuing Education and Customized Training Program and the college at large. Primary administrative responsibilities include program development/management, budget management, developing/maintaining external industry partnerships and providing operational supervision to part time faculty in the department. Instructional responsibilities require a strong environmental, health and safety skill set and the ability to teach students effectively in an instructional environment. The Program Director is a member of the full-time faculty and maintains a teaching load with some administrative release time to carry out duties. Additional responsibilities include maintaining GTCC’s accreditation as an ATS (Accredited Training Sponsor) with the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research).
Min Salary Mid Salary Duties/Functions Difficult Challenges
- Managing/coordinating multiple client requests/programs, teaching and developing classes with limited delivery resources.
- Managing conflicting process timelines for internal administrative processes versus client request. Knowing how and whom to influence to expedite processes to meet timelines when needed.
- Class scheduling, including instructor, location, materials, equipment, and quick decisions and follow up communications about class schedule adjustments due to weather, instructor illness, material delays, etc.
- Discerning best training solutions and investment proposal (revenue/FTE generating project) to benefit client and college.
- Managing multiple customized training programs and analyzing budget plan versus actual over the 3 year life of the project.
- Understanding administrative timelines for open enrollment course planning and delivery, and client specified training delivery.
- Managing the paperwork process: contract, registrations, supply orders, etc.
- Daily: Industry Trades and Training administration re: updates, assignments scheduling, all course setup, changes, contracts, approval flows, records management.
- Daily: Director of Industry Trades and Training re. advising, planning, project updates, problem solving, receiving division communications.
- Daily: multiple instructors (adjunct, 3rd party, GTCC faculty, colleagues) re: planning, scheduling, assignments, availability, course feedback, course developmental questions, proposal development, negotiating.
- Daily: multiple clients re: selling, developing and delivering training, resolving schedule/delivery problems, discussing potential training solutions, updating program progress.
- Daily: Continuing Education Registrar staff re: paperwork and updates.
- Weekly: Accounting/Finance/Purchasing staff re: 3rd party vendors, accounts payable, account receivable, budget questions, material order follow-up.
- Monthly: GTCC staff and faculty re: discussions, training space planning.
- Associate’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management or a related field from an institutionally accredited college or university.
- OSHA 30 Authorized Trainer (Construction) or the ability to attain certification within 3 months of hire.
- OSHA Authorized Trainer for General Industry and Construction Industry standards (OSHA 500) or the ability to attain certification within 6 months of hire.
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Instructor Certification or the ability to attain certification within 6 months of hire.
- Lean Six Sigma Continuous improvement certification or the ability to attain certification within 6 months of hire.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management or a related field from an institutionally accredited college or university.
- OSHA Specialized certifications, e.g. Fall Protection, Lockout/Tagout, Rigging & Signaling, Electrical Safety, etc.
- Three years of experience delivering classroom-based construction/workplace safety training.
- Experience developing training content.
- Experience in a construction or manufacturing environment.
- Greater than three years of experience delivering classroom-based construction/workplace safety training.
- Experience in project management.
- Experience with the North Carolina Edge Customized Training Program.
The Program Director shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Program Director must be able to:
- Multi-task
- Support the Vision and Mission of the College
- Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments
- Create and maintain a learner centered environment
- Communicate effectively
Skilled in relationship building with employers and community partners—serve as a liaison with business and industry partners to identify training opportunities and needs.
Department/Job Specific Requirements
- Frequent travel to client locations and other GTCC campuses for training and communication; some hours during the night and weekend may be required; occasional trips out of town and perhaps out of state may be required.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk and drive.
- Personal protection equipment as required by clients on visits.
- Extended hours to include client meetings/negotiations and program management in the evenings and on Saturdays, as appropriate and work on “non-college” days as required.
- Travel as needed to meet program goals, gain information, education and training required for professional development/enhanced performance.
- Ability to lift, move, transport, and set up laptops, projectors, chart pad easels, boxes of books and /or materials.
- Ability to set up classrooms (move or coordinate movement of tables, chairs) for effective training delivery and participation.
- Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions
- Safety/Shooter on Campus
- Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)
- Ethics and Social Responsibility
- eLearning Level One (before the first day of the first semester teaching)
- eLearning Levels Two and Three for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods (before the first day of the first semester teaching)
The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter: (additional training may be added as needed)
- Reporting Requirements
- Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
Physical Activity: Work requires mostly standing and walking.
Environmental Hazard(s): Rare (less than 15%) exposure to hazardous chemicals, filth, fumes, adverse weather, or personal health and safety risks.
Lifting: Work requires carrying objects or loads weighing between 20 and 50 pounds.
Criminal history checks with acceptable results, are required.
Posting Type Faculty
Environmental Hazard(s): Rare (less than 15%) exposure to hazardous chemicals, filth, fumes, adverse weather, or personal health and safety risks.
Lifting: Work requires carrying objects or loads weighing between 20 and 50 pounds.
Criminal history checks with acceptable results, are required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2025-175-REG
Open Date
11/02/2026
Close Date
12/02/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
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1 jobTraining Program Manager Job Market in North Carolina
A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sherwin-Williams10
- Siemens2
- GRAY MEDIA2
- Guilford Technical Community College2
- ComForCare1
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in training program manager jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, education, organizational development, or a related field
- Three or more years of experience designing and delivering workplace training programs
- Proficiency with learning management systems such as Workday Learning, Cornerstone, or SAP SuccessFactors
- Experience facilitating both in-person and virtual training for diverse employee populations
- Demonstrated ability to assess training needs and measure program effectiveness using established methods
- Professional certification such as CPTD or CPLP from the Association for Talent Development preferred
Training Program Manager Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a training program manager in North Carolina?
Most training program managers in North Carolina enter the field with a bachelor's degree in human resources, adult education, instructional design, or organizational development, followed by several years in a training coordinator or learning specialist role. North Carolina does not require a state-issued license for this position, but employers in healthcare and financial services strongly prefer candidates who hold the Certified Professional in Talent Development credential from the Association for Talent Development. Building a portfolio of training programs and measurable outcomes is the most reliable path to a managerial role.
How much do training program managers make in North Carolina?
Training program managers in North Carolina earn a median of about $126,200 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,210 for the lowest 10% to over $211,340 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire training program managers in North Carolina?
Employers hiring training program managers in North Carolina right now include Sherwin-Williams, Siemens, and GRAY MEDIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. North Carolina's concentration of large banking institutions in Charlotte and research-driven organizations in the Triangle means consistent demand from corporate, academic, and healthcare employers alike.
Which North Carolina cities have the most training program manager jobs?
Raleigh, Charlotte, and Wilmington have the most training program manager openings in North Carolina. Charlotte drives volume through its large financial services and corporate headquarters sector, the Research Triangle pulls demand from technology, biotech, and research universities, and Greensboro and Winston-Salem contribute through manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare networks that maintain active internal training departments.
Are there remote training program manager jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, and more than many management roles, because curriculum development, e-learning design, and program coordination translate well to remote work. About 0% of training program manager openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly the role has adapted to distributed teams. The most fully remote positions tend to focus on content development and LMS administration rather than live facilitation.
How can I get hired as a training program manager in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a training coordinator or learning specialist role after gaining experience in HR, education, or a subject-matter-specific function such as operations or compliance. Large North Carolina employers like Novant Health, Wells Fargo, and Duke University run internal development rotations and coordinator programs that bring in candidates transitioning from adjacent roles. Earning an instructional design certificate from a University of North Carolina system school and building a sample portfolio of training materials gives candidates without direct management experience a concrete edge in applications.
Where can I find and apply to training program manager jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to training program manager jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, location preference, and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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