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AON Strategic Initiatives Project Manager (Core) in United States
The Project Manager will report into the Value Enablement Office Leader for ABS (Aon Business Services). They will oversee and manage portfolio execution, ensuring the delivery of tangible business value including revenue growth, process optimization, realizable productivity and to ensure that our clients and colleagues achieve the maximum value from ABS capabilities and investments. This role collaborates with Solution Lines, and other global ABS capabilities including operations and product/platform/service teams, to prioritize and oversee value delivery for their remit.
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
Establishes key performance indicators (KPIs), leading indicators and metrics to measure the effectiveness and success of ABS initiatives
Support development and maintenance of frameworks, policies, templates for program and portfolio governance
Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
Develop detailed project plans and track progress
Direct and manage project development from beginning to end
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Conduct risk management to minimize program / portfolio risks
Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
Manage project documentation and capture requirements from all functional stakeholders
Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Skills and experience that will lead to success
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to include public speaking, group presentation
Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group to include senior leaders, managers and subject matter experts
Creative problem-solving skills with forethought of organizational goals and needs
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Flexibility and responsiveness to changing business needs and demands
Proficient in use of MS Office, specifically Project, Excel and PowerPoint
Recognized and accredited professional project management training and certification (such as PMP, PfMP, PMI-ACP or equivalent) preferred but not required.
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 onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com
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.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Pay Transparency Laws:
The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $100,000 - $125,000 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.
The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, Illinois The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different 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.
Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, 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, and an employee assistance p rogram that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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The Project Manager will report into the Value Enablement Office Leader for ABS (Aon Business Services). They will oversee and manage portfolio execution, ensuring the delivery of tangible business value including revenue growth, process optimization, realizable productivity and to ensure that our clients and colleagues achieve the maximum value from ABS capabilities and investments. This role collaborates with Solution Lines, and other global ABS capabilities including operations and product/platform/service teams, to prioritize and oversee value delivery for their remit.
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
Establishes key performance indicators (KPIs), leading indicators and metrics to measure the effectiveness and success of ABS initiatives
Support development and maintenance of frameworks, policies, templates for program and portfolio governance
Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
Develop detailed project plans and track progress
Direct and manage project development from beginning to end
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Conduct risk management to minimize program / portfolio risks
Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
Manage project documentation and capture requirements from all functional stakeholders
Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Skills and experience that will lead to success
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to include public speaking, group presentation
Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group to include senior leaders, managers and subject matter experts
Creative problem-solving skills with forethought of organizational goals and needs
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Flexibility and responsiveness to changing business needs and demands
Proficient in use of MS Office, specifically Project, Excel and PowerPoint
Recognized and accredited professional project management training and certification (such as PMP, PfMP, PMI-ACP or equivalent) preferred but not required.
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 onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com
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.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Pay Transparency Laws:
The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $100,000 - $125,000 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.
The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, Illinois The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different 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.
Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, 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, and an employee assistance p rogram that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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