Senior Manager, Learning and Workforce Development

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production. 

Purpose

At Divergent, our ability to scale advanced manufacturing for the Factory of the Future depends on one thing above all: people. 

We’re building an integrated learning ecosystem that empowers our workforce to thrive in the DAPS™ environment—combining Core Learning & Development (L&D), which equips our current teams for today’s challenges, with a new academy initiative designed to develop the next generation of DAPS-ready engineers, technicians, and manufacturing professionals. 

This model emphasizes accessible, accelerated, and experiential learning—where people can earn while they learn and build meaningful, future-ready careers in advanced manufacturing. 

The Role

The Senior Manager, Learning & Workforce Development will build the systems, programs, and partnerships that prepare people to thrive in the DAPS (Divergent Adaptive Production System) ecosystem. This leader will connect learning design, technology, and operations to deliver a capability pipeline that grows both the workforce and the business. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Build the DAPS Learning Framework: Design structured learning paths that accelerate the transition of engineers and technicians into DAPS-proficient professionals. 
• Lead Dual Initiatives: Advance Divergent’s Core L&D programs while developing the external academy initiative ultimately merging both into a unified capability platform. 
• Own Learning Systems: Oversee Divergent’s learning platforms, including evaluation and modernization of the current LMS (SafetyCulture), ensuring scalability, usability, and data integration. 
• Integrate Learning into Production: Partner with Engineering and Production to embed learning within DAPS workflows - making skill development a natural part of daily operations. 
• Innovate Learning Modalities: Leverage AI, simulation, AR/VR, and microlearning to deliver applied, high-retention learning experiences. 
• Develop Strategic Partnerships: Build relationships with universities, trade schools, and workforce programs to attract and prepare DAPS-ready talent. 
• Measure and Scale Impact: Define metrics that tie learning outcomes directly to production performance, quality, and readiness. 

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Learning & Development, Education, Organizational Development, Engineering, or related field. 
• Track-record of accomplishment in Learning & Development, Workforce Development, or Learning Program creation and leadership. 
• Proven ability to design and deliver large-scale learning initiatives with full ownership of scope, cost, and schedule. 
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional desi