Senior Director, Strategic Transformation, Value Enablement Office

Aon Corporation•Chicago, IL

57d•$225,000 - $275,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Value Enablement Office for ABS (Aon Business Services) ensures that ABS initiatives align with the company's strategic objectives, coordinates, and manages 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 lead all aspects of value delivery. We are currently seeking a Senior Director of Strategic Transformation to lead a variety of transformation programs across the business. This role can be hybrid based in any major Aon Office in the US. 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 team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Drive sophisticated business / operational problems solving through relevant analytical approaches and customized solutions Be the leader with vision and bring in innovative thinking to be at the forefront of solving problems / conceptualizing groundbreaking 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 sophisticated information and progress reports in a clear and concise manner Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the organization. Lead a team of 3-5 colleagues - guiding the team members and helping them solve problems 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 team member agreement 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 success Master's degree or equivalent experience in business administration, or a related field and Prior experience working in a Strategy consulting firm - is strongly preferred Proven experience (10+ years) in a strategic leadership role being responsible for transformation initiatives within a large corporate environment or a management consulting firm Proven ability to develop and implement a comprehensive transformation vision that integrates technology, operations, and functional advancements Strong exposure to hypotheses led approach Experience leading team members is a must Apply first principles thinking to solve unstructured problems 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 sophisticated 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 colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile 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 for our colleagues as well. 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 and inclusive 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. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email [email protected] For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances. Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Requirements

Master's degree or equivalent experience in business administration, or a related field
Proven experience (10+ years) in a strategic leadership role being responsible for transformation initiatives within a large corporate environment or a management consulting firm
Proven ability to develop and implement a comprehensive transformation vision that integrates technology, operations, and functional advancements
Strong exposure to hypotheses led approach
Experience leading team members is a must
Apply first principles thinking to solve unstructured problems
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 sophisticated 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

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a Strategy consulting firm - is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Drive sophisticated business / operational problems solving through relevant analytical approaches and customized solutions
Be the leader with vision and bring in innovative thinking to be at the forefront of solving problems / conceptualizing groundbreaking 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 sophisticated information and progress reports in a clear and concise manner
Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the organization.
Lead a team of 3-5 colleagues - guiding the team members and helping them solve problems
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 team member agreement at all levels
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress towards strategic goals and recommend adjustments as needed

Benefits

comprehensive benefits package
inclusive workforce
agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance
two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year
variety of working style solutions
continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow
401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
employee stock purchase plan
consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion
medical, dental and vision insurance
paid time off at the discretion of the employee and management in accordance with company policy and practices
Various other types of leaves of absence
paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
short-term disability and optional long-term disability
health savings account
health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
optional personal insurance policies
adoption assistance
tuition assistance
commuter benefits
employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions