Training & Development Coordinator (Automotive) - São Paulo

Role Purpose

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.

Candidate Profile :

Experience & Capability

- 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.

Technical Strength

- 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.

Mindset & Behaviours

- Inspirational leadership style with strong people focus.

- Highly organized with excellent planning and execution capabilities.

- Comfortable managing multiple priorities and working under pressure. Strong sense of urgency and results orientation.

- High emotional intelligence and adaptability.

- Proactive, autonomous, and solution-oriented.

- Strategic thinker with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.

- Flexible and resilient in fast-changing environments.

Working Scheme: remote.

Contract: Indefinite period.
Why Join:

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.

Originally posted on Himalayas