Global Head of Product & Engineering
Aon is looking for a Global Head of Product & Engineering who will be responsible for driving our product strategy and structure, for the management of standards and best practices for product engineering, and for leading our product teams, and helping to create industry leading client service experiences.
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
The successful candidate will define the value stream’s purpose and roadmap to delivery digital solutions across the firm; establish and lead products and programs across multiple functional areas including product roadmaps, revenue/value realization, feature/benefit velocity of delivery, quality, client experience, investment and critical metrics to deliver all activities related to the value stream and client experience; and facilitate value stream-level delivery. All delivered in line with industry standard methodologies, Enterprise Architecture, dev/sec/ops delivery standards, and in service and partnership to solution lines, regions and within and across Aon Business Services
Key responsibilities include:
- Responsible for overseeing product roadmap development and overall product strategy and integrated roadmaps
- Be responsible for development and usage of Product Management and delivery standard processes
- Set, be responsible for development and management of standards and best method for full stack product engineering
- Responsible for resource strategy and capacity management and assignment across Product Teams
- Supervise development of full stack engineering talent
- Advise the delivery of programs through active sponsorship, leadership and involvement in specific initiatives to ensure they meet time, cost and quality requirements
- Implement an effective review, reporting and presentation structure
- Conduct value-stream program evaluations inclusive of backlog management and feature release methodology
- Prioritize and allocate talent and resources across value streams and portfolios
- Lead iterative investment planning, prioritization of investments and allocation of capacity to portfolios
- Develop and enhance relationships with key partners
Skills and experience that will lead to success
FUNCTIONAL
- Deep experience in managing complex global programs and cross-functional organizations
- Experience in leading multiple global and sophisticated business-led programs projects to quality, time and budget
- Functional experience in specific business functions pertaining to the value stream
- Exceptional track record of delivering products that meet their value realization goal through collaborative, cross functional delivery
Technical
- Deep engineering experience and proven understanding of how to the technologies are applied in the scope by best-in-class companies to drive revenue, client experience and overall value for the firm
- Global network and knowledge of industry and technology with deep understanding of cloud, data & analytics, product management, imbedded AI/ML, engineering, and evolving dev/sec/ops standards with demonstrated ability to develop and take to market global products and platforms that are sustainable and at scale
- Understanding of the architecture and implications of global products including data standards including but not limited to PII, GDPR, etc.
You Bring Knowledge and Expertise
- Minimum 15 years’ related experience
- Desire to not only lead an impactful global team, but be a member of a successful global team creating a vibrant culture with boundary-less leadership
- Proven experience leading global product delivery teams across multiple service lines with successful implementations of products from start-up through scale
- Previous formal people management experience leading global product teams
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with capability to interact with major clients and vendors to cultivate and maintain strong relationships at a most senior level
- Strong market presence within the industry
- Excellent communicator (both verbally and in writing)
- Entrepreneurial demeanor with high level of accountability for efficiency and client satisfaction
- Excellent organization and time management skills; able to multi-task and lead projects and direct reports
- Ability to drive team(s) to deliver the highest in service, quality, and results
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to make sound business decisions
- Known problem-solver who anticipates issues and suggests creative solutions
- Ability to adopt and inspire change in support of the business unit’s and company’s goals
- Professional demeanor with a culture-creating positive attitude
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.
We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $300,000-$400,000 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 bonus incentive plan, and long-term 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 program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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