What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager/Head of Training and Development position at Gatik AI?
About the role
We're seeking a strategic and hands-on leader to build and scale a world-class training and certification program for our autonomous vehicle (AV) test and field teams. You'll be responsible for designing role-based training pathways, certification frameworks, and compliance-aligned content to ensure safety, performance, and operational readiness across teams.
This role is onsite 5 days a week at our Fort Worth, TX office!
What you'll do
Develop and lead a scalable training and certification program for AV test and field operations.
Define and implement core training domains: AV systems, test protocols, safety, compliance, and incident response.
Establish training metrics to track effectiveness, retention, and team readiness.
Oversee onboarding, refresher, and recertification programs.
Manage training staff, vendors, and optimize LMS and training tools.
Ensure alignment with internal safety standards and external regulations (DOT, NHTSA, FMCSA, SAE J3018, AVSC).
Collaborate with Safety, Legal, Engineering, and People Ops to ensure content accuracy and compliance.
Build structured growth and certification pathways for technical and field roles.
Continuously improve curricula based on feedback, performance data, and technology updates.
Prepare the training program for scale through automation, documentation, and knowledge systems.
What we're looking for
7+ years in technical training, L&D, or program development—ideally in AV, robotics, aerospace, or automotive sectors.
Experience managing training for engineering or field operations teams in high-compliance environments.
Strong knowledge of regulatory standards (DOT, NHTSA, etc.) and AV safety best practices.
Proven leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and people management skills.
Proficiency with LMS platforms, certification systems, and scalable training infrastructure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Bonus Points
Background in AV engineering, testing, or operations.
Experience working with AVSC, SAE J3018, or similar standards.
History of building and scaling structured training and certification programs for an autonomous vehicle/trucking company
