Training & Development Coordinator (Automotive) - São Paulo

GP Strategies

6d • Remote

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of training and development initiatives within the automotive sector. The Training & Development Coordinator will drive strategic learning programs that support vehicle launches, product knowledge, technical capability, and network performance, while ensuring alignment with business goals and customer expectations. This is a highly visible leadership position requiring strong project management expertise, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proven experience in Training & Development.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and delivery.
• Strong background within the automotive industry, particularly supporting vehicle launch programs.
• Experience leading teams and managing people.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and concurrent projects in dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Advanced English desired.
• Advanced Spanish desired.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing external training suppliers and partners is advantageous.
• Experience supporting dealer networks, aftersales, sales, or technical automotive training is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and execution of training and development initiatives across automotive programs.
• Manage training activities related to vehicle launches, new products, technologies, and network readiness.
• Develop learning strategies aligned to business objectives and workforce capability needs.
• Ensure training programs deliver measurable impact, quality, and operational excellence.
• Manage multiple training projects simultaneously, including scope, timelines, resources, budgets, risks, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate project plans and stakeholder communications to ensure successful delivery.
• Conduct project review meetings and present progress updates and results to leadership and clients.
• Drive continuous improvement through proactive problem solving and process optimization.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, fostering engagement, collaboration, and high performance.
• Provide coaching, direction, and support to team members to achieve project objectives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Act as the primary point of contact between clients, internal teams, and external partners.
• Ensure alignment on project scope, expectations, timelines, and deliverables.
• Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization and influence key stakeholders.
• Ensure training processes remain efficient, scalable, and aligned with industry best practices.
• Drive innovation in learning methodologies and training delivery approaches.
• Monitor and analyze program effectiveness, implementing improvements as required.

Benefits

• This opportunity offers the chance to lead impactful learning and development initiatives within a dynamic automotive environment. You will play a key role in supporting vehicle launches, capability development, and business growth while partnering with senior stakeholders and driving continuous innovation across training programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager