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Aon

Strategic Initiatives Strategy Leader

Aon, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


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.What the day will look likeDrive complex business / operational problems solving through relevant analytical approaches and customized solutions.Collaborate closely with senior leadership to identify transformation opportunities in technology, operations, and corporate functions.Lead development of strategic transformation plans, aligning technology, operations, and functional advancements with long-term business / functional goals.Communicate effectively with ABS senior leadership, conveying complex information and progress reports in a clear and concise manner.Oversee the execution of strategic / transformation initiatives across Technology, Operations, and Functions, fostering cross-functional collaboration and ensuring seamless project management.Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the organization.Provide guidance and oversight to project teams involved in transformational projects, ensuring initiatives are delivered with measurable impact.Work collaboratively to navigate organizational shifts and secure leadership and stakeholder buy-in at all levels.Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress towards strategic goals and recommend adjustments as needed.Skills and experience that will lead to successMaster's degree in Business Administration, or a related field (strongly preferred).Proven experience (10+ years) in a strategic leadership role overseeing transformation initiatives within a large corporate environment or a management consulting firm.Proven ability to develop and execute a comprehensive transformation vision that integrates technology, operations, and functional advancements.Prior experience with leading management consulting firms will be a plus.Ability to roll up the sleeves and do the work as needed.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.Quantitative & qualitative analysis in solving complex organization problems (e.g., operating model design).Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and motivate senior leaders and cross-functional teams.A decisive and results-oriented leader with a strong track record of delivering strategic objectives.How we support our colleaguesIn 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!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 onboard.Pay Transparency Laws:The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $175,000 - $215,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

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