Solution Development Leader Aon Growth Ventures
Aon Growth Ventures (AGV) leads Aons Innovation at Scale strategy by addressing the global macroeconomic trends impacting clients for which few, if any, insurance, and risk management solutions are effectively in market. AGV identifies the trend and creates a Solution roadmap to address the unmet client need. Each area of investment (Growth Accelerator) is led by a designated leader who is responsible for the vision and strategy of their team. In this role, the Strategic Solutions Leader will partner with Growth Accelerator Leaders to help accelerate the development of early-stage solutions and will be responsible for overseeing the governance and disciplined approach to product development. This leader will lead the team of colleagues who identify, test, and launch new Solutions in the market.
Our business-building methodology brings together the flexibility of a start-up with the resources and experience of a corporation. We build with experts both internal and external to our Firm. Aons Innovation capability accelerates innovation on behalf of clients and expands Aons addressable market by actioning on our Growth Accelerators. AGV brings the power of Aons enterprise skills, assets, and relationships to rapidly scale Aons most significant growth stage opportunities.
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
- Lead an Agile team of Product Owners to evaluate, test and build minimum viable products across Aons Growth Accelerators
- Connect Growth Accelerator leaders and Product Owners to resources within Aon at large where those resources are relevant to the success of Solutions
- Partner with Growth Accelerator Leaders and the Strategy team to define and translate growth strategies into solution development priorities
- Find opportunities for improvement in potential Solutions and address those opportunities with Product Owners
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of product development priorities and ongoing initiatives
- Partner with Growth Accelerator Leaders and the Strategy team to develop and execute an annual product development roadmap
- Collaborate with digital solutions colleagues to ensure technology is considered as a fundamental aspect of each Solution
- Lead Strategic Solution teams resourcing and capacity planning
- Oversee and institute Strategic Solutions performance tracking, including results reporting based on innovation metrics and KPIs shared in Monthly Scorecard meetings
- Pioneer new thinking, tools and techniques to enable Aon to deliver higher value, scalable client solutions
- Recruit, engage and develop key talent
- Get results based on innovation metrics
Skills and experience that will lead to success
- Bachelors degree in Finance, Business Management or other qualified subject areas
- 12-15 years of relevant work experience with a track record of role success, growing levels of responsibility, and excellence in leadership
- Consistent track record of business development and growing revenues
- Extensive experience leading project opportunities
- Achieved success in consulting/advisory to partners and leading teams to deliver projects and meet timeline requirements
- Project management skills, a desire and skill to work efficiently in an Agile environment, and enthusiasm to building and leading a team. Ability to perform well on multiple work streams within timelines.
- Strong ability to think on the fly define and build strategy
- Proficiency using Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Attention to detail and critical eye in leading aspects of work by Product Owners/Managers and supporting teams
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Open to travel (typically less than 20%) and work internationally
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 (EEO) 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. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.
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