Senior training manager vs manager

The differences between senior training managers and managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a senior training manager, becoming a manager takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, a senior training manager has an average salary of $97,551, which is higher than the $58,651 average annual salary of a manager.

The top three skills for a senior training manager include project management, powerpoint and instructional design. The most important skills for a manager are customer service, payroll, and food safety.

Senior training manager vs manager overview

	Senior Training Manager	Manager
Yearly salary	$97,551	$58,651
Hourly rate	$46.90	$28.20
Growth rate	7%	6%
Number of jobs	35,771	1,236,194
Job satisfaction	-	4.57
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 66%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Average age	45	44
Years of experience	4	6

What does a senior training manager do?

A senior training manager is responsible for facilitating and monitoring training programs and orientations for all employees and new staff. Senior training managers handle the training budgets and ensure the allocation of resources to support training operations. They also develop training management plans by coordinating with department heads for the necessary business needs. A senior training manager must have excellent communication and leadership skills, especially in resolving issues and strategizing efficient training methodologies with strict adherence to company standards and regulations.

What does a manager do?

Managers are responsible for a specific department, function, or employee group. They oversee their assigned departments and all the employees under the department. Managers are responsible that the department they are handling is functioning well. They set the department goals and the steps they must take to achieve the goals. They are also in charge of assessing the performance of their departments and their employees. Additionally, managers are responsible for interviewing prospective candidates for department vacancies and assessing their fit to the needs of the department. Managers also set the general working environment in the department, and they are expected to ensure that their employees remain motivated.

Senior training manager vs manager salary

Senior training managers and managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Senior Training Manager	Manager
Average salary	$97,551	$58,651
Salary range	Between $70,000 And $135,000	Between $37,000 And $92,000
Highest paying City	Campbell, CA	-
Highest paying state	California	New Jersey
Best paying company	Amazon	-
Best paying industry	Telecommunication	Finance

Differences between senior training manager and manager education

There are a few differences between a senior training manager and a manager in terms of educational background:

	Senior Training Manager	Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 66%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Northwestern University	University of Pennsylvania

Senior training manager vs manager demographics

Here are the differences between senior training managers' and managers' demographics:

	Senior Training Manager	Manager
Average age	45	44
Gender ratio	Male, 61.5% Female, 38.5%	Male, 51.0% Female, 49.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Asian, 4.1% White, 63.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 6.4% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	18%	10%

Differences between senior training manager and manager duties and responsibilities

Senior training manager example responsibilities.

Manage full cycle of curriculum design, including facilitator user guides, participant workbooks, and PowerPoint presentation decks.
Manage the problem identification and resolution process regarding hospital-wide Cerner issues and monitor progress toward resolution.
Create SCORM compliant CBT courses for LMS.
Maintain CAPA and KPI compliance.
Participate as a FDA audit team member.
Increase customer KPIs by decreasing complaints and increasing sales.

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Manager example responsibilities.

Manage both BOH and FOH operations exceeding company specifications.
Manage logistics and security for high net worth individuals and corporations.
Manage budgets and payroll records, review financial transactions to assure expenditures are authorize and budget.
Guide and manage the administrative day-to-day academic program and the implementation of strategies by providing leadership to faculty and staff.
Provide leadership and direction to facility management and program owners while motivating and interacting with employees to achieve continuous improvement.
Customer-Orient with experience with POS systems, food preparation and safety regulations.

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Senior training manager vs manager skills

Common senior training manager skills

Project Management, 7%
PowerPoint, 6%
Instructional Design, 6%
Training Content, 5%
Training Materials, 5%
Subject Matter Experts, 4%

Common manager skills

Customer Service, 19%
Payroll, 9%
Food Safety, 8%
Financial Statements, 4%
Management, 4%
PowerPoint, 4%

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