NAPA Auto Parts · 3 months ago
Academy Director
Atlanta, GA, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expNAPA Auto Parts is seeking a Director for their Academy to build and scale a high-impact learning ecosystem across all business units. This role involves leading a centralized Academy team and collaborating with learning representatives to ensure effective training aligned with business needs.
AutomotiveIndustrialMachinery Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a 3-year Academy roadmap that aligns with business priorities and workforce capability needs
Establish learning standards, processes, and governance for consistency and quality
Build and lead a centralized team of instructional designers, content developers and facilitators
Manage a distributed trainer network across business units and regional zones throughout the US
Oversee day to day operations of learning delivery, scheduling, logistics, and support
Partner with embedded learning liaisons in each business unit to define, design, and deploy functional training tracks
Ensure all programs are aligned to roles, competencies, and business outcomes
Maintain content for core programs including onboarding, compliance, and job-specific training
Administer and optimize learning platforms to support content access, tracking, and reporting
Ensure integration with performance systems and talent data for personalized learning pathways
Leverage data and analytics to monitor completion rates, learning effectiveness, and adoption
Manage regional training zone strategy to deploy scalable
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, HR, Business, or related field
8+ years of experience in Learning & Development, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role
Proven success in building enterprise learning infrastructure for a dispersed, multi-location workforce
Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and field-based training delivery
Experience leading cross-functional learning initiatives and governance bodies
Excellent communication, team leadership, and program management skills
Proficiency with LMS/LXP platforms, content authoring tools, and learning analytics
Company
NAPA Auto Parts
Through nearly 6,000 auto parts stores and over 16,000 auto care and collision centers in the U.S., NAPA has America’s largest network of parts and care.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dean Moore
Director, CEO Dean's Auto Parts
Jamie Walton
Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer
Recent News
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