Director of Learning & Development Job Ashburn area,Virginia USA,Management

Director of Learning & Development

Precision Tune Auto Care began as a small tune up shop in Beaumont, TX in 1976 and has grown to more than 320 service centers operating in six countries. We are a recognized world leader in the automotive service industry and have been a top rated franchise 500 company for more than 30 years! Our service centers provide total car care, from oil changes to engine replacement, diagnostics, auto repair and scheduled maintenance.

Our culture is focused on integrity, vehicle safety and customer care. Precision Tune Auto Care is owned by Icahn Enterprises L.P. ("Icahn Enterprises"; NASDAQ: IEP).

Position Summary

The Director of L&D serves as both a strategic leader and a hands‑on contributor, working closely with operations, HR, and field leadership to build a high‑performance culture through effective learning and development programs.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Develop and lead a company‑wide learning and development strategy that supports operational performance, growth, and employee development.
Design structured training programs for Franchise Leadership and operations development. Including safety, compliance and regulatory requirements,
Develop field & operational training programs for automotive technical skills and repair standards
Execute, rollout, and instruct training programs across field locations, leadership and technical staff. Work directly with field leadership to assess skill gaps and training needs
Conduct site visits to evaluate training effectiveness, technician proficiency, and leadership execution. Establish metrics to measure training effectiveness, ROI, and impact on performance. And continuously review and improve the training programs based on those metrics
Support change initiatives, new systems, and operational improvements through targeted training
Maintain up‑to‑date content reflecting changes in automotive technology, tools, processes, and regulations
Collaborate with executive leadership to align learning initiatives with strategic priorities.
Manage training budgets, resources, and vendor relationships as applicable

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor's degree in Learning & Development, Education, Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of experience in training, learning & development, or organizational development
Strong experience in field‑based training environments, preferably in automotive, retail, manufacturing, or technical services
Proven ability to work cross‑functionally with operations, executive leadership and human resources.
Experience deploying blended learning solutions (in‑person, virtual, LMS‑based) preferred
Familiarity with automotive industry experience (repair, service, or operations) a plus
Tactical thinking with hands‑on execution
Strong facilitation and coaching skills
Data‑driven decision making and continuous improvement mindset

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands

Reach with hands and arms.
Frequent travel, including overnight
Talk and hear.
Ability to work under tight time constraints, handle sensitive data and multi-task so that deadlines can be met.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.