Value Realization Office Portfolio Leader

This VRO Portfolio Lead will report directly to the VRO Head for ABS (Aon Business Services). The individual will work closely with senior ABS and Aon partners to define, facilitate and run portfolio investment planning, program delivery assurance and value realization across one or more solution line / capability and/or functional areas. Primary focus includes ensuring the delivery of tangible business value from ABS capabilities and investments including growth and margin. This role requires proactive collaboration across the matrix of Solution Lines, Regions, and other global ABS capabilities to prioritize and be responsible for value delivery for their assigned portfolio.

This role can be based in any Aon office within the US, or virtual 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

Core Responsibilities:

Portfolio and Investment Planning and Management

• Work closely with leadership to understand the function / business strategy and align current and proposed ABS enabling initiatives and investments accordingly. Collaborate with team members to ensure the portfolio of initiatives identified for execution are in line with strategy, investment guidelines and deliver business outcomes.
• Develop strong relationships with key partners and peers, including TMOs.
• Evaluate the portfolio / road map and help develop plans for implementing the roadmap.
• Direct and supervise initiatives using established VRO stage gate processes from idea through discovery, business case approval, program delivery and value realization.

Value & Benefits Realization Management

• Work with ABS Leadership Team and partners to set business goals and metrics for evaluating initiative success. This includes defining business case targets, benefits realization processes to measure progress, and regular reporting on the achieved delivery, value, and benefits to partners.

Program Governance, Reporting & Assurance

• Lead portfolio governance meetings and drive leadership communication across the portfolio including:
• Support definition of program scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and partners.
• Ensure resource planning is done for all project work within the portfolio.
• Ensure programs are consistently governed, using defined progress reporting templates.
• Ensure full-scale program plans and associated communications documents are developed.
• Effectively set, communicate, and lead program expectations with team members and collaborators in a timely and clear fashion.
• Evaluate effectiveness of program management team and provide transparency and escalation where required.

Continuous Improvement & Change Management

• Analyze, recommend, and drive process and program improvements across portfolio and functional teams.
• Guide & support communications, organizational change and team member alignment efforts within the portfolio and across ABS partners as needed..

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Outstanding ability to effectively convey ideas through written and verbal means, including public speaking and group presentations
• Ability to engage effectively with a diverse group of business, technology and operations executives, managers and subject matter experts
• Ability to manage expectations and influence faster decision making working with C-level SG&A functional Leaders
• Creative problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to effectively lead multiple projects / programs and meet deadlines.
• Ability to influence.
• Attention to detail.
• Good analytical skills, and clarity of reporting on insights
• Flexibility and responsiveness to dynamic business conditions and requests.
• 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 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 are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

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.

Pay Transparency Laws:

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $225,000 to $275,000 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 Aon's annual incentive plans in addition to base salary. The amount of any incentive 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. This role does not accrue vacation. Rather, this role is eligible to take 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, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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