Head of Learning & Organisational Development

Manager, Learning & Development

AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture.

We're a global, innovative management and technology consulting firm with offices in the U.Our name comes from the Greek word for excellence: "Arete." We're celebrating our fourth year as one of Forbes' World's Best Management Consulting Firms - and our success starts with our people. From robust career development planning to competitive life and wellness benefits, AArete's "Culture of Care" takes a holistic approach to the employee experience.

You are encouraged to unlock your full potential by directly contributing to our mission and prioritizing personal development and fulfillment.

The Manager, Learning & Development plays a key role in strengthening consulting capability, healthcare and health technology expertise, and leadership effectiveness across AArete. Reporting to the Director of Learning & Development, this role partners closely with Operations, consulting leadership, and subject matter experts to design, deliver, and continuously improve learning programs that support consulting teams in the field, technology and shared services teams, and internal operations.

The ideal candidate brings strong instructional design and internal consulting skills, is comfortable translating complex concepts into practical learning experiences for adult professionals and can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Align learning and development programs with AArete's business priorities and employees' development needs across consulting, technology, and operations

Evaluate AArete's training needs by assessing employee knowledge and capabilities and conducting needs assessments across consulting roles (Analyst, Senior Consultant, Manager) using surveys, leadership feedback, performance data, and other inputs

Design, coordinate, and execute training programs, workshops, and ongoing learning experiences focused on applied consulting skills, healthcare domain expertise, business communication, and technology

Refine and evolve learning programs based on learner feedback, training effectiveness, performance outcomes, and evolving healthcare and health technology trends

Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership by tracking, analyzing, and reporting on training metrics and key performance indicators

Facilitate and lead a variety of training sessions and meetings, including specialized programs designed for specific consulting levels such as Senior Consultants and Managers

Evaluate and coach training instructors to improve the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of learning delivery

Oversee AArete's Learning Management System (Docebo), including content organization, development, maintenance, and optimization of learning materials

Manage the design and execution of all Learning & Development components of AArete's New Hire Onboarding program

Drive Learning & Development communications, including training announcements, session invitations, and program updates

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of healthcare policy, health technology innovation, and consulting best practices to ensure learning content remains relevant and practical

Partner with consulting leaders, practice heads, and subject matter experts to co-create learning content and ensure real-world applicability to client delivery

Act as an internal consultant to define learning solutions that support client delivery excellence and internal capability building

Coordinate with external vendors or academic partners when specialized expertise, training support, or scale is required

6-8 years of experience supporting learning and development, talent development, organizational development, or experience within a professional services or consulting environment

• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience with blended and digital learning modalities, including LMS-based delivery (Docebo experience a plus)
• Advanced literacy in artificial intelligence (AI), including familiarity with AI tools and their practical applications
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong project management, organizational skills, prioritization, and stakeholder management capabilities; Familiarity with healthcare policy, health technology innovation, and consulting best practices
• Excellent communication and presentation skills across in-person and virtual environments
• Willingness to engage in direct client interaction, including travel to client location
• Applicants must be based in Chicago, IL, and flexible to work from our Chicago office as needed
• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Learning & Development, or related field preferred

Experience facilitating training for consulting roles (Analyst through Manager levels)

Flexible PTO, monthly half-day refuels, volunteer time off, 10 paid holidays

Own Your Day flexible work policy

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match

Employer-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability

New client commission opportunities and referral bonus program

Bike share discount program

In addition to this base salary, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. AArete will accept applications until the position is filled. We're a global management and technology consulting firm specializing in strategic profitability improvement, digital transformation, and strategy & change for clients. Our cross-industry solutions are powered by a digital-first mindset, market intelligence, and data-driven approach to deliver purposeful change, actionable insights, and guaranteed results.

Excellence, Passion, Loyalty to Clients, Stewardship, Family, Community, Sustainability, and Inclusion.

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.#