Training & Development Manager

Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement, and health solutions.

Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.

General Description Of Role :Job Description: Training & Development Manager.

Role Overview :

The Training & Development Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling learning initiatives that enhance organizational capability, employee performance, and leadership effectiveness.

This role partners closely with business leaders and stakeholders to build a strong learning ecosystem aligned with business priorities, while driving innovation in learning strategies and managing a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities :Interested party Management :

• Partner with senior leadership, HR, and business interested parties to identify capability gaps and define learning strategies aligned to business goals.

• Build strong relationships across functions to ensure consensus and successful execution of learning initiatives.

• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on development frameworks, performance improvement, and talent capability building.

• Manage expectations and ensure continuous communication on training outcomes and impact.

Training Strategy & Pipeline Development :

• Design and implement a structured training pipeline covering onboarding, functional, leadership, and behavioral programs.

• Develop annual and quarterly learning roadmaps aligned with business and talent priorities.

• Build scalable learning modules using blended approaches (classroom, digital, on-the-job learning).

• Ensure alignment with organizational learning strategy and continuous improvement cycles.

Driving Learning Initiatives & Innovation :

• Lead new learning initiatives to enhance employee engagement, skill development, and performance outcomes.

• Introduce innovative learning solutions such as micro learning, digital platforms, and experiential learning models.

• Champion a culture of continuous learning and development across the organization.

• Monitor program effectiveness through metrics and feedback, and drive continuous improvement.

People Management :

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of L&D professionals to deliver high-quality learning programs.

• Set clear goals, conduct regular performance reviews, and support career development of team members.

• Develop a collaborative, high-performance culture within the team.

• Ensure resource planning and capability building within the L&D team.

Learning Governance & Delivery Excellence :

• Ensure timely and efficient execution of learning programs across the organization.

• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and external training partners.

• Ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements and organizational policies.

• Track learning metrics (completion rates, effectiveness, return on investment) and present insights to leadership.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong interested party management and influencing skills.

• Expertise in training design, learning frameworks, and program management.

• Ability to build and scale learning pipelines and capability frameworks.

• Strong people leadership and team management capabilities.

• Analytical outlook with ability to measure learning impact.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Qualifications & Experience :

• Bachelors degree (Masters preferred in HR, Learning & Development, or related field).

• 15+ years of experience in Training & Development / Learning & Development roles.

• Proven experience in managing interested parties and leading L&D programs at scale.

• Experience in people management and team leadership.

Success Metrics :

• Improvement in employee capability and performance metrics.

• Training completion and effectiveness scores.

• Interested party satisfaction and engagement levels.

• Successful rollout of new learning initiatives.

How we support our colleagues :

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we support a workforce with varied backgrounds.

Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon.

Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two Global Wellbeing Days each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.

We offer a variety of working-style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work, and we are all for it.

We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential.

As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves