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Manager, AOR Talent Development
Manager, AOR Talent DevelopmentToyota • Plano, TX, US
Manager, AOR Talent Development

Manager, AOR Talent Development

Toyota • Plano, TX, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Manager For AOR Talent Development

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world's most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve.

An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who We're Looking For

As the Manager for AOR Talent Development, your primary areas of focus will include succession planning, leadership development, and organizational design. You will be responsible for both the strategy and execution of talent development initiatives for Americas Oceania Region.

A successful candidate will have :

  • Analytical mindset with experience using data to measure program effectiveness and inform decisions.
  • Strategic leadership and ability to build relationships as well as influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Succession Planning

  • Benchmark succession planning approach and processes at each AOR SFC and partner with local HR leadership if assistance is needed to establish.
  • Develop a recommendation for an aligned succession planning strategy and approach for all AOR SFCs, align with HR leaders, SFC CEOs and Regional leadership. Goal is to establish formal succession planning at the L1 through L3 levels.
  • Participate in annual succession planning discussions, providing input from discussions with SFC CEOs and HR Leaders.
  • Partner with SFC CEOs and HR Leaders to support formal development plans for all L1 and L2 successors. Revisit plans annually to confirm status and adjust as needed based on development progress and / or changes to identified successors.

    • Leadership Development

  • Partner with Region leadership, SFC CEOs and AOR and SFC HR Leaders to understand and evaluate the development needs of AOR senior leaders and high potential talent.
  • Based on identified needs, evolve the AOR Talent Development Strategy, including which development options best support, i.e., local / SFC, regional / AOR, global, etc.
  • Program manage the existing AOR leadership development programs (Kyodo and Elevate), leveraging appropriate resources as needed, i.e., TMCC Operational Excellence and Learning & Development, external vendors, etc.

    • Org Design

  • Partner with AOR and SFC HR Leaders to map job families for the region.
  • Function as a consulting resource for SFC HR Leaders on a variety of talent topics, including but not limited to talent attraction, career development, people leadership, etc.
  • Connect SFC HR Leaders and other stakeholders with appropriate AOR and TMCC resources as needed, i.e., Human Resources, Internal Audit, Finance, Tax, etc.
  • Partnership with AOR HR on secondment assignments, compensation and benefit reviews, etc.

    • What You Bring

    A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field; AND / OR commensurate experience.

    10+ years' experience in talent development, learning and development, or organizational development.

    Proven experience in leading organizational transformation initiatives, specifically in building and implementing structured AOR (Areas of Responsibility) frameworks.

    Ability to develop and enhance talent identification processes beyond initial mapping efforts, creating standardized assessment criteria aligned with executive leadership expectations.

    Skilled in identifying talent gaps, integrating job openings data, and cross-referencing information to support effective succession planning at country and regional levels.

    Experience collaborating with Human resource teams and other functions to improve visibility of talent pools and align them with key positions.

    Strong capability to design and build scalable talent frameworks and inputs that drive strategic workforce planning and development.

    Familiarity with performance management systems and succession planning.

    Added bonus if you have :

  • MBA or Master's degree preferred.
  • Certification in talent development or coaching (e.g., CPLP, SHRM, or similar).
  • Global and / or international experience.
  • Bilingual in Spanish.

    • What We'll Bring

    During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include :

  • A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
  • Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
  • Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
  • Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off.
  • Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more.
  • Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable).

    • Belonging at Toyota

    Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members' efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

    Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

    Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.

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