Senior Manager, Learning Solutions

As the leader in automotive preventive maintenance, Valvoline has a proven track record of growth. We continue to invest in our people, processes, and technology to strengthen our ability to efficiently deliver Quick, Easy, Trusted service across all our stores – every day. We're not just in the car business; we're in the people business. And we're looking for humble, hungry, and smart people to help us shape the future of mobility. If you're hungry to drive change and seek a dynamic, collaborative environment that fuels both personal and professional growth, you've found your place with us.

At Valvoline Inc., it all starts with our people. That’s why we foster a welcoming workplace for all team members and encourage those from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager, Learning Solutions to join our high-growth retail company. This role leads the enterprise learning strategy, curriculum architecture, and learning technology ecosystem that enables Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) team members and leaders to perform safely, confidently, and consistently across our company-operated and franchise service center network. The role owns end-to-end learning solutions spanning onboarding and technical skill development for entry-level technicians through advanced capability and leadership development for experienced team members and store leaders.

This leader translates Valvoline’s business priorities and operational standards into modern, scalable learning experiences for company-operated and franchise locations, with particular focus on the expectations and learning behaviors of frontline, multigenerational talent. The role also provides strategic ownership of learning platforms and partners closely with Operations, Franchise leadership, HR Business Partners, Digital Product, Leadership & Organization Development, Safety, and other cross-functional teams to drive measurable business and people outcomes.

This role is pivotal in driving complex, strategic, cross-functional projects and leading change initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional project management skills, change management expertise, and a proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale initiatives in fast-paced environments.

Bachelor’s degree in Learning & Development, Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field required, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Master’s degree in a related discipline preferred.

Relevant certifications such as CPTD, APTD, instructional design, project/change management, learning technology, or coaching certifications are preferred but not required.

10+ years of progressive experience in learning, training, instructional design, talent development, or a related field, including significant experience designing and scaling learning for frontline, deskless, retail, hospitality, service, manufacturing, or similarly distributed workforces.

3+ years leading people, teams, major programs, or enterprise learning portfolios.

Demonstrated experience owning curriculum strategy and lifecycle management, LMS/LXP administration or product ownership, cross-functional stakeholder leadership, and enterprise-scale implementation.

Experience demonstrating measurable business impact from learning solutions required.

Experience supporting franchise or mixed company/franchise operating models; technical or skills-based training; high-growth/multi-site organizations; acquisitions or large-scale change; and learning technology transformation.

Enterprise learning strategy and curriculum architecture

Modern instructional design and adult-learning principles, with demonstrated expertise in designing engaging, modern learning experiences for a multigenerational, frontline workforce, including mobile-first, digital, social and technology-enabled approaches.

External orientation and learning agility; demonstrated curiosity and ability to stay current on emerging learning practices, technologies, research, and workforce trends and translate them into business-relevant solutions.

Mobile-first, microlearning, video, simulation, practice-based, social and performance-support approaches

Learning technology strategy and LMS administration/product ownership; Schoox experience strongly preferred

Responsible application of AI and emerging technologies to content creation, personalization, practice, coaching, and knowledge access

Strong business and operational acumen; ability to translate performance needs into practical learning solutions

Learning measurement, analytics, experimentation, and executive-level storytelling with data

Franchise and field stakeholder partnership; influence across complex matrixed organizations

People leadership, vendor management, project/program management, and change leadership

Exceptional communication, facilitation, consultation, prioritization, and problem-solving skills

Bias for action, curiosity, innovation, learner empathy, and disciplined execution

Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)

HSA and flexible spending accounts

401(k)

Incentive opportunity*

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays*

Employee Assistance Program

Valvoline Instant Oil Change discounts

Tuition reimbursement*

Adoption assistance*

*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position.

Valvoline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Join us in revolutionizing the automotive aftermarket industry while enjoying competitive benefits, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for advancement. Apply now and become an integral part of our journey at Valvoline.

The Company endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to applicants with disabilities to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1.833.VVV.Report or emai l [email protected] to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.