Manager Technical Training & Solutions

Purpose of the job

As Manager Technical Training & Solutions, reporting to the General Manager Service Engineering, you will be responsible for the development and roll out of web-based and in-person technical training programs for the European Distributor network. You also support our European Distributor Network with Training programs for workshop Diagnostics systems and special tools. Working within a small and dynamic team (1 direct report) in our office near Amsterdam and our Training Center in Nieuwegein, you will be an independent training professional. We value your strong inter-cultural and communication skills, along with a flexible mindset.

Job Content

Develop and roll out Technical Training

  • Define, manage and roll out effective Technical training programs for the European Distributor network (existing and new models and technologies).
  • Monitor latest industry training techniques in the technical area, report MME Technical training programs roll out, develop action plans and counter-measures to ensure optimum deployment.
  • Propose, develop and roll out specific learning journey practices to improve and support the achievement of business goals => quality of technical services to customer => retention => turnover and profit.
  • Analysis of Technical programs & performance indicators, propose corrections, action plans, best practice sharing, etc.
  • Facilitate and lead internal and external meetings related to Technical training, in line with MME and/or MMC strategy (new vehicle launch, technician contest, tools/diagnostic introduction).
  • Manage technical training events (existing model line-up, new products) and deliver efficient and on-time pan-European Train-the-Trainer sessions (F2F, virtual, on-demand).
  • Leverage and harmonise technical training with internal, external, MMC global, Alliance and regional resources and assets in an optimized manner, with focus on digital/ distance learning.
  • Identify, collate and communicate technical training asset requirements for pooled approach (“Asset Pool”) to asset development base materials for other areas (Product, PR, Marketing etc).
  • Manage required equipment for onsite technical training (test vehicles, special tools and other) from order to maintenance to disposal.
  • On request, act as consultant for technical-related matters internal/external.

Manage and roll out to European Distributors (NCS/ AS markets) the programs in relation to special tools

  • Manage and deploy the Special Tool Program in relation to the European network.
  • Coordinate and keep up-to-date the inventory of mandatory special tools for vehicles (MMC tools, OEM tools).
  • Prepare and roll out specific policies to ensure the markets purchase, stock and deliver the special tools (MUT III, CLIP, ADT, etc).
  • Analyse the programs & performance indicators, propose corrections, improvement action plans and support MMC SST program for Europe.
  • Manage and deploy specific technical training programs to support the ordering and availability of special tools (MMC/OEM sourced or local production via MME supplier).
  • Coordinate and intermediate between Distributors and supplier on requirements and production in relation to demand.
  • Evaluate and support the queries from the network with regards to the scope, availability and usage of special tools, in coordination with MME Quality & Engineering and commercial teams.
  • Coordinate and monitor network special tools cost and ensure Distributor charge-back models (i.e. manufacturer fees to Distributors/Dealers, software updates).

Manage and roll out to European Distributors (NCS/ AS markets) the programmes in relation to diagnostic tools

  • Manage and deploy the Diagnostic Tools program in relation to the European network.
  • Coordinate and keep up-to-date the inventory of mandatory diagnostic tools for vehicles (MMC tools, OEM tools).
  • Prepare and roll out specific policies to ensure the markets purchase, stock and deliver the diagnostic tools (MUT III, CLIP, ADT, etc).
  • Analyse the programs & performance indicators, propose corrections, improvement action plans.
  • Manage and deploy specific technical training programs to support the ordering and availability of diagnostic tools (MMC/OEM sourced or local production via MME supplier).
  • Coordinate and intermediate between Distributors and supplier on requirements and production in relation to demand.
  • Evaluate and support the queries from the network with regards to the scope, availability and usage of diagnostic tools, in coordination with MME Quality & Engineering and commercial teams.
  • Coordinate and monitor network diagnostic tools cost and ensure Distributor charge-back models (i.e. manufacturer fees to Distributors/Dealers, software updates).

Network Development Operations Support

  • Act as key interface between HQ and Distributors, consult with GHQ to communicate needs, ensure distributors have sufficient information and tools to deploy in the market.
  • Analyse market demand on technical capabilities and future needs with regards to new technologies (eg EV, CCS2).
  • Ensure effective two-way communication of the programs and tools with key markets.
  • Manage Technical training suppliers and budget execution.
  • Close coordination with internal stakeholders, to maximise brand look and feel, synergies and training platforms.
  • Manage suppliers (certified, recommended, RFP/RFQ selection, Training Center) and manage the product & non-technical training budget.
  • Support and train network where required on product compliancy (e.g. cyber security UN-R155 (vehicle & Diagnostics), UN-R156 (software), Battery and End of life regulation, future regulations, etc.).
  • Develop materials and actively support pan-European MME events when required.

Job requirements

  • Master’s degree in Automotive Technical Education
  • Bachelor degree in didactical education
  • English; Dutch language beneficial for communication with Dutch training providers
  • >10 years working experience in automotive after sales business preferable as training manager
  • Strategic and analytical skills
  • High level of technical and analytical skills
  • Training experience and module development experience
  • European background required
  • Experience in a multinational environment

Benefits

  • A challenging position to drive your ambition and career to the next level
  • Competitive salary (depending on your experience between EUR 5.641,- and EUR 8.058,- (excluding holiday allowance) and other employee benefits
  • Bonus and pension scheme (pension premium fully paid by MME)
  • Company car
  • 31 holidays and option to buy more
  • Possible to work from home up to 50% of your contract hours
  • MME Academy; make use of our extensive learning platform

 

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