at Aon in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
This position sits within Aon's Value Enablement Office. The Value Enablement Office for ABS (Aon Business Services) ensures that ABS initiatives align with the company's strategic objectives, oversees, and owns the portfolio execution, ensuring the delivery of tangible business value including revenue growth, process optimization, realizable productivity and to ensure that our customers and colleagues achieve the maximum value from ABS capabilities and investments. This role collaborates with Solution Lines, global ABS capabilities including operations and product/platform/service teams, to define, prioritize and be responsible for value delivery.
Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
What the day will look like
Lead the development of a holistic strategic transformation plan, aligning technology, operations, and functional advancements with long-term business goals.
Support complex business / operational problems solving through relevant analytical approaches and customized solutions
Work with senior leadership to identify transformation opportunities in technology, operations, and corporate functions
Oversee the execution of strategic / transformation initiatives across Technology, Operations, and other Functions, fostering cross-functional collaboration and ensuring seamless project management
Manage all aspects of a transformation project, including relationships with various stakeholders
Structure ambiguous problems and take action to solve them by focusing on the most important challenges
Collaboratively work with other team members, within / across teams spread across multiple countries, to develop recommendations, plans, and other materials
Communicate effectively with ABS senior leadership, conveying complex information and progress reports in a clear and concise manner
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress towards strategic goals and recommend adjustments as needed
Skills and experience that will lead to success
Master's degree in Business Administration, or a related field (strongly preferred)
Proven experience (5+ years) in overseeing transformation initiatives within a large corporate environment or a management consulting firm
Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing transformation initiatives
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Experience working with global teams
Ability to roll up the sleeves and do the work as needed
Quantitative & qualitative analysis in solving complex organization problems (e.g., operating model design)
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and motivate diverse teams
Adaptable and resourceful, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. 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. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.
We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once... For full info follow application link.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, or domestic partner status. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.
