Aon · 1 day ago
Strategic Portfolio Manager - Transformation
Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Monitor and manage the Risk/Human Capital Transformation Project Portfolio to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and delivery of expected business outcomes.
Help to maintain a strategic view of portfolio initiatives; partner with Project Managers and teams to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement through periodic reviews.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.
Identify and manage cross-program dependencies, helping resolve critical challenges to de-risk value realization.
Collaborate with stakeholders to mobilize initiatives and allocate resources effectively.
Validate KPIs and drive tracking against business case targets to monitor portfolio performance.
Support the design and implementation of frameworks to prioritize portfolio initiatives.
Stay informed about market trends, business priorities, and risk factors that could influence portfolio performance.
Liaise between project teams, finance, and leadership to ensure alignment and transparency across all stakeholders.
Provide insights and recommendations on portfolio performance, risks, and funding decisions.
Develop concise and impactful presentations to senior leadership that translate complex analysis into actionable insights.
Evaluate new ideas and innovative concepts to determine their potential impact and alignment with strategic goals.
Conduct feasibility assessments, including market research, financial analysis, and risk evaluation.
Lead internal discovery efforts to assess current state process, technology, and organizational structures and identify business case opportunities.
Develop project charters and assist with business case development for viable opportunities.
Assist in developing dashboards and reports to track portfolio performance and value metrics.
Conduct quality audits of value metrics and work with project teams to address any gaps.
Review portfolio metrics and recommend start, stop, or continue decisions to optimize the portfolio.
Qualification
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Required
Strong analytical expertise
Effective stakeholder management skills
Ability to deliver concise, high-impact recommendations to leadership
Monitor and manage the Risk/Human Capital Transformation Project Portfolio to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and delivery of expected business outcomes
Help to maintain a strategic view of portfolio initiatives; partner with Project Managers and teams to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement through periodic reviews
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with stakeholders
Identify and manage cross-program dependencies, helping resolve critical challenges to de-risk value realization
Collaborate with stakeholders to mobilize initiatives and allocate resources effectively
Validate KPIs and drive tracking against business case targets to monitor portfolio performance
Support the design and implementation of frameworks to prioritize portfolio initiatives
Stay informed about market trends, business priorities, and risk factors that could influence portfolio performance
Liaise between project teams, finance, and leadership to ensure alignment and transparency across all stakeholders
Provide insights and recommendations on portfolio performance, risks, and funding decisions
Develop concise and impactful presentations to senior leadership that translate complex analysis into actionable insights
Evaluate new ideas and innovative concepts to determine their potential impact and alignment with strategic goals
Conduct feasibility assessments, including market research, financial analysis, and risk evaluation
Lead internal discovery efforts to assess current state process, technology, and organizational structures and identify business case opportunities
Develop project charters and assist with business case development for viable opportunities
Assist in developing dashboards and reports to track portfolio performance and value metrics
Conduct quality audits of value metrics and work with project teams to address any gaps
Review portfolio metrics and recommend start, stop, or continue decisions to optimize the portfolio
Strong expertise in data analysis and research to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities
Advanced PowerPoint skills to simplify and visually communicate complex topics effectively
Familiarity with portfolio management tools and reporting platforms (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI)
Independent and proactive in engaging with stakeholders across varying levels of seniority and organizational functions
Ability to manage cross-functional teams and personalities with diplomacy and influence
Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Preferred
Past management consulting experience with a proven track record of solving a diverse set of problems across different industries
5+ years of experience in strategic planning, project portfolio management, risk management, or transformation management
Experience implementing value-driven strategies that enhance business performance and deliver measurable outcomes
Benefits
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
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
Employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions
Company
Aon
Aon is a global provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions, and outsourcing services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.94BKey Investors
Citibank NABerkshire Hathaway
2023-10-24Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-05-17Post Ipo Equity· $942.6M
1982-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
Mindy Simon
Chief Operating Officer
Yvonne Jacobi
Chief Operating Officer
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