Senior Automotive Training Lead

Cox Automotive; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking an experienced Vehicle Operations Training leader to oversee training for a designated region and product areas. You will partner with Curriculum Development, work with subject matter experts, and ensure hands-on learning outcomes.

You will drive excellence in instructor training, deliver impactful programs, and pilot new materials while collaborating with business leaders to meet performance goals. This role requires travel and a strong automotive training background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of progressive management experience in an automotive environment, supported by a strong background in automotive technical training and technician development.
• Hands-on leadership skills with the ability to thrive under the pressure of a fast-paced organization.
• Be self-directed, energetic, and focused on quality.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Terrific communication, interpersonal, and team building skills.
• Demonstrated experience in leading large, complex enterprise programs and projects to successful execution.
• Strong leadership, motivational, and influencing skills.
• Ability to quickly assess an opportunity's potential, leveraging fact-based analyses and industry experience.
• Travel: 25%

Responsibilities

• Performs the full range of Vehicle Operations Training duties for an assigned region, group and/or for designated product areas.
• Partners with Curriculum Development team to prepare online and written training materials.
• Works with subject matter experts to ensure that course material and practical / hands on experience are designed to achieve desired learning outcomes.
• Executes and shares best practices for ensuring excellence in instructor training and performance.
• Ensures effective delivery of training and solutions to support the highest competence given the level of knowledge and skill required.
• Conducts pilot training and provides feedback to adjust materials to better serve Cox team members.
• Contributes to the development and review of new training materials by analyzing technical / learner feedback and adapting materials / methods accordingly.
• Measures the effectiveness of training content and delivery.
• Consult with business leaders, to assess tech training needs and deliver development initiatives that improve performance and that drive business results.
• Direct the implementation of training curriculum standards and guidelines, as well as policies and procedures related to various training and educational programs for the associates.
• Translate desired organizational culture into training mechanisms.
• Communicate training department performance against goals and objectives.
• Build and maintain business relationships with key business partners within the organization.
• Problem solves; effectively plan, organize, delegate, and follow through to successful resolution.
• Identify training objectives and select appropriate instructional methodologies and procedures such as individual training, group instruction, self-study, lectures, demonstrations, presentations, and computer-based training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Team building

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Cox Automotive is seeking an experienced Vehicle Operations Training leader to oversee training for a designated region and product areas. You will partner with Curriculum Development, work with subject matter experts, and ensure hands-on learning outcomes.

You will drive excellence in instructor training, deliver impactful programs, and pilot new materials while collaborating with business leaders to meet performance goals. This role requires travel and a strong automotive training background.