Sr Training & Develop Mgr

Job Responsibilities

Sr Training & Develop Mgr

Department: DAF Facilities Energy Management

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Serves as the strategic architect for Facilities Services’ workforce development and operational excellence. This position exercises independent judgment and full discretion to design, implement, and oversee technical training frameworks, leadership development programs, and process improvement initiatives that align Facilities operations with the University’s strategic mission. The Senior Manager provides expert-level guidance to senior leadership on Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and organizational development, while managing subordinate staff, coordinating cross-departmental technical training (Housing, Athletics, Facilities), and ensuring quality assurance for all safety programs through auditing, coaching, and developing safety leaders across the organization.

• Advanced knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen philosophies with the ability to independently select and apply the appropriate methodology to solve complex organizational bottlenecks.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis and statistical modeling.
• Ability to extract complex data from CMMS platforms (specifically Asset Works AiM), synthesize findings, and use intellectual discretion to formulate high-impact operational strategies.
• Knowledge of facilities management operations, including the technical interdependencies of skilled trades (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), custodial services, and grounds keeping.
• Ability to sufficiently evaluate workflows and determine industry-standard best practices; of an organization’s mission, programs and objectives; of an organization’s structure, the people who manage the work, and the processes applicable to government work; of management principles; of applicable codes and compliance requirements; and of participatory work practices.
• Ability to develop a wide base of close customer relationships; to build, plan and work within budgeted resources; to estimate work and work within a changing work setting; to interpret and apply rules and regulations; to manage work and provide guidance to employees.
• Make presentations and prepare reports; to manage and prioritize a large and complex work load with short time frames; to make decisions with limited information and a strong experience base.
• Resolve problems and communicate outcomes; to interpret plans; to interact with various levels of personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to use technology; and to build teams and involve stakeholders.
• Must have strong organizational and planning skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.

03/30/2026

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by March 30, 2026.

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