Senior Manager, Training

Turo Inc.; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Learning & development stipend

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Turo Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Senior Manager, Training to define and own the strategic vision for Support Training, shaping multi‑year enablement programs that scale with product launches and growth.

You will lead a cross‑functional team of Training Specialists, partner with QA, Product, and Engineering, and translate learning analytics into actionable insights for senior leadership; a hybrid in‑office schedule supports collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in adult learning, instructional design, or related field.
• 4+ years leading training teams in high-volume support or SaaS.
• Expertise in ADDIE, Bloom's Taxonomy, Kirkpatrick’s model.
• Strong ability to measure ROI with support metrics (FCR, AHT, CSAT, QA).
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year strategic vision for support enablement.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with QA, Product, and Engineering.
• Build a closed-loop feedback system to target knowledge gaps with learning solutions.
• Oversee onboarding and scale learning across Tier1–Tier3 and specialized teams.
• Create Train-the-Trainer programs to empower internal and vendor trainers.
• Own training metrics and translate analytics into leadership insights.

Skills

Adult learning

Instructional design

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Analytics mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Tools

WorkRamp

Docebo

Articulate Storyline/Rise

Tableau/PowerBI

LearnUpon / LMS experience

Job description

Job Overview

About the team: We are a dynamic team of instructional designers, curriculum creators, facilitators, and relationship builders. At our core, we are training professionals and cross‑functional collaborators who thrive on connecting people with the learning they need to succeed. The Senior Manager, Training defines and owns the strategic vision for the Support Training function.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi‑year strategic vision for support enablement that adapts to platform changes, new product launches, and scaling demands.
• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, Quality Assurance (QA), Product, Engineering, and the training team to ensure training updates align with product and policy changes.
• Partner with the QA team to build a closed‑loop feedback system that identifies recurring frontline knowledge gaps and translates them into targeted learning solutions.
• Overhaul and own the first‑year onboarding journey, creating an engaging learning experience that minimizes frontline ramp time and reduces early‑stage turnover.
• Oversee the creation of technically rigorous, scenario‑based learning experiences, including call and chat simulations, sandbox environments, and role‑playing exercises.
• Build modular training tracks tailored to multiple support functions, including Tier1, Tier2, Tier3, Claims, and specialized support teams.
• Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of Training Specialists, creating clear career development paths and fostering a high‑performing learning organization.
• Design and implement a Train‑the‑Trainer framework to empower internal leaders and BPO vendor trainers to deliver high‑quality instruction.
• Own training performance metrics, including completion rates, assessment scores, 30/60/90‑day performance, and the relationship between training outcomes and operational KPIs.
• Translate learning analytics into clear, data‑driven insights and recommendations for senior leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in adult learning, instructional design, talent development, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience leading and developing training teams within a high‑volume Customer Support, SaaS, or BPO environment.
• Deep expertise in instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE, Bloom's Taxonomy, and Kirkpatrick's Levels of Evaluation.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience measuring training effectiveness and ROI through operational metrics such as FCR, AHT, CSAT, and QA performance.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills with a passion for developing high‑performing teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and execute effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Demonstrates Turo's values through work product and day‑to‑day team interactions.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Communications, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with LMS platforms such as WorkRamp, Docebo, Lessonly/Seismic, or LearnUpon.
• Experience with customer support platforms such as Kustomer, Zendesk, Salesforce Service Cloud, or Freshdesk.
• Experience using content creation tools such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Camtasia, Canva, or AI‑assisted video generation tools.
• Experience with data and analytics platforms such as Domo, SQL, Tableau, PowerBI, MaestroQA, Klaus, or similar reporting tools.

Salary & Benefits

For this role, the target base salary range in Phoenix is $115,000 – $140,000 annually. The position is also eligible for equity and benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by objective factors assessed during the application and interview process.

Benefits include: competitive salary, equity, employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement employer match, learning & development stipend, host matching program, travel credit, cell phone and internet stipend, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, and parental leave. For employees working in‑office full‑time or on a hybrid schedule, we provide in‑office lunch, snacks, and fun activities.

Work Location

Hybrid schedule: in‑office 3 days per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays). The role is located in Phoenix.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Turo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Turo will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as applicable. We welcome candidates with physical, mental, and/or neurological disabilities. If you require assistance applying for an open position, or need accommodation during the recruiting process due to a disability, please submit a request to People Operations by emailing [e-mail].