Director of Smart Home Training & Systems Integration

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We are recruiting for this role under the above title to highlight the hands‑on smart home, systems integration, and training expertise we are seeking. Internally, the position is titled Director of Technical Education Programs
, reflecting its broader responsibility for leading CEDIA’s portfolio.

CEDIA® is the association for smart home professionals™. Established in 1989, CEDIA remains founded on the principles of advocacy, connection, and ed. Globally, CEDIA defends the rights of technology integrators in governmental bodies, gathers industry professionals and allied tradespeople, and creates trainings, standards, and certifications to ensure the smart home industry advances and draws fresh talent.

The Dir of Tech Ed Programs leads the strategy, development, quality, and global delivery of CEDIA’s tech ed portfolio, ensuring curriculum, certifications, instructor programs, and learning experiences remain relevant, practical, and aligned with emerging technologies, industry standards, and the evolving needs of the smart home industry.

Serving as both a technical SME and education leader, this position drives the development and continuous improvement of high-quality tech ed that builds the skills smart home professionals need throughout their careers.

You’ll maintain a strong on-site presence at CEDIA HQ, serve as a tech resource within the Experience Center and training facilities, and will be the leading tech training instructor delivering training to members and non-members.

Set the overall direction & framework for the tech ed portfolio.

• Lead the development & evolution of tech ed programs globally.
• Support the strategic planning, development, & global delivery of tech ed products and services.
• Define tech training priorities based on industry trends, workforce needs, assoc. strategy, & emerging technologies.
• Design and recommend comprehensive education pathways and curriculum frameworks.
• Ensure tech ed aligns with career pathways, certifications, registered apprenticeships, and continuing prof. development.
• Establish mechanisms for identifying and incorporating emerging technologies & evolving competencies into the portfolio.
• Drive innovation in instructional delivery where appropriate.
• Manage tech ed projects, timelines, budgets with the VP of Ed and Training, resources, SMEs, & vendors.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources to execute strategic ed initiatives.
• Demonstrate operational excellence by continuously improving processes, efficiency, & the member and learner experience.

Ensure tech content is accurate, relevant, competency-based, and aligned to prof. development and certification pathways.

• Lead the development of tech curriculum, instructional materials, and learning resources aligned with global industry standards.
• Contribute to advising, developing, writing, and updating textbooks, online course content, certifications, presentations, assessments, & supporting materials.
• Map training content to industry competencies, certification requirements, recognized occupational standards, and career pathways.
• Develop progressive learning pathways from entry-level to advanced tech expertise in collaboration with the PDC.
• Ensure curriculum aligns with emerging technologies across the residential technology ecosystem.
• Lead the development of instructor resources, including instructor guides, facilitation notes, lab documents, assessments, and certification exams, in collaboration with the Certification Commission.
• Establish and maintain tech training standards, instructional methodologies, and best practices.
• Conduct ongoing review, evaluation, and quality assurance of tech curriculum…