The European Solar Academy, led by InnoEnergy, is driving one of Europe’s most important missions: building the skilled workforce that will power our solar future. We bring together the best in training, industry, and policy to ensure skills match market needs, scale world-class learning across the solar value chain, and close critical gaps with content designed for real-world impact.
We are looking for a leader who can supercharge this mission — accelerating growth, expanding reach, and delivering measurable results. This is a fixed-term role, fully dedicated to the Academy, with a mandate to make a lasting impact before the project’s conclusion on 27 February 2027.
The successful contract will be employed up until the end of February, 2027 and leave will be included. There are certain other regional benefits depending on where the candidate is based.
If you want your work to directly shape Europe’s clean energy transition, this is where you make it happen.
Department: Product Development, Skills Institute of InnoEnergy
Reports To: Solar Product Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

The Learning Program Manager is responsible for leading and managing the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of educational programs and training materials across the Institute’s clean‑technology portfolio (e.g., renewable power, energy storage, green hydrogen, sustainable mobility). This role ensures that learning projects are not only well-designed and executed but also financially viable and scalable. The position requires strong collaboration with product development, engineering, commercial, and partner teams to align learning initiatives with strategic goals. The Manager will oversee the full lifecycle of programs—ensuring timely delivery, quality outcomes, and appropriate business models to support growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a clean teach field, Education, Project Management, or related field.
• PMP or comparable project‑management certification an advantage.
• Proven experience managing learning or product‑development projects, ideally within clean tech or technical training environments.

Project Development

• In collaboration with the Product Manager, assess opportunities for new course development and draft proposals for new learning materials.
• Liaise with the partnership manager to approach third party content providers to gauge suitability of integrating their content into our ecosystem and how (adaptation, localisation, co‑branding, etc.) would work; present recommendations and execution plans.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of training programs—including e‑learning modules, instructor‑led sessions, and hands‑on workshops.
• Ensure all materials are technically accurate, engaging, and accessible.

Project Management

• Lead end‑to‑end management of learning and development projects across multiple clean‑tech domains.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in line with product‑launch goals and broader business strategy.
• Create and manage detailed project plans (timelines, resources, budgets) and adjust as needed to ensure successful delivery.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues; maintain clear status reporting.

Commercial Model Development

• Work with business development and finance teams to define the commercial model for each training initiative.
• Evaluate and recommend pricing models, licensing structures, and revenue‑sharing arrangements.
• Ensure project designs are scalable and sustainable from both educational and financial perspectives.

Partnership & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with engineering, product, marketing, and sales teams to gather technical requirements and align learning programs with product specifications and market needs.
• Collaborate with subject‑matter experts (SMEs) in clean‑technology fields to develop accurate, high‑impact training content.
• Build partnerships with training providers, skills bodies and industry associations relevant to the goals of the solar academy.

Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Develop metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and business impact.
• Collect feedback from learners and stakeholders to drive iterative improvements.
• Analyse training data to provide insights and recommendations for future initiatives.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, materials, progress reports, and post‑implementation reviews.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on status, risks, and outcomes.
• Prepare reports required for grant compliance when applicable.