Training Program Manager – Metal Cutting Tooling

Kennametal

Training Program Manager at Kennametal, leading design and execution of training programs. Collaborating with stakeholders to enhance skills and knowledge for internal teams and partners.

Posted 4/18/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Play a pivotal role in leading the design, execution, and evaluation of training programs
Orchestrate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement training program schedules
Lead the design and delivery of industry and skills training programs/courses
Develop training programs focusing on features and benefits versus value-based training
Liaise with industry experts to understand and utilize learning trends and platforms
Establish processes to monitor results and collect feedback on trainings
Define and measure success metrics through training feedback and results
Coordinate product-related trainings including new product feature presentations
Collaborate and synchronize with marketing efforts to generate demand
Identify training objectives by analyzing overall needs and specific skill or knowledge gaps

Requirements

What you’ll need

Technical degree or Degree in Business, Manufacturing and/or Engineering preferred
5 years of experience in training and development or related field preferred
Experience in machining/metal cutting required
SME in industry segments such as Aerospace, General Engineering, Transportation, Medical, and Energy preferred
Strong knowledge of development and learning practices
Familiarity with web-based learning platforms and modern educational techniques
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Influential leadership with an executive presence
Proficiency in public speaking and project management
Strong organizational skills with a collaborative approach to work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaboration with global and regional teams
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

training program designtraining program executiontraining program evaluationdevelopment and learning practicespublic speakingproject managementmachiningmetal cuttingweb-based learning platformsmodern educational techniques

Soft Skills

excellent communicationpresentation skillsinfluential leadershipexecutive presencestrong organizational skillscollaborative approach

Certifications

technical degreedegree in Businessdegree in Manufacturingdegree in Engineering