[Hiring] Training & Development Coordinator @GP Strategies

Role Description

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.

Key Accountabilities:

• Training Strategy & Program Delivery:
  • 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.
• Project Management & Execution:
  • 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.
• Leadership & Team Development:
  • 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.
• Stakeholder & Client Management:
  • 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.
• Operational Excellence & Innovation:
  • 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of project management methodologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Experience managing external training suppliers and partners is advantageous.
• Experience supporting dealer networks, aftersales, sales, or technical automotive training is highly desirable.
• Advanced English desired.
• Advanced Spanish desired.

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.