Senior Manager, Internal Consulting, Operating Model Transformation

Aon; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Aon is seeking a Senior Manager of Operating Model Transformation to lead strategic projects aimed at redesigning the operating framework. This hybrid role involves close collaboration with senior leaders to enhance the enterprise operating model, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and measurable outcomes.

The successful candidate will have a substantial background in management consulting, preferably within professional services or financial sectors, and will be responsible for translating strategies into actionable plans with defined KPIs.

This position promises a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in management consulting or internal consulting.
• Experience in leading transformation programs in a global organization.
• Experience in professional services, insurance, or financial services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead operating model transformation projects for Aon.
• Engage with senior leaders to craft and scale transformation initiatives.
• Translate strategic priorities into a clear transformation roadmap.

Skills

Management consulting

Leadership

Operating model design

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Technology or related field

Advanced degree (MBA) preferred

Job description

Senior Manager of Operating Model Transformation, Internal Consulting

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Operating Model Transformation, Internal Consulting, to lead important initiatives for Aon. The first project is the development and implementation of a multi-year strategic redesign of the operating framework. Reporting through the leadership team of Aon Business Solutions (ABS), this role is responsible for crafting, orchestrating, and scaling the transformation of Aon's enterprise operating model to enhance how we deliver value to clients, colleagues and carriers. This role will engage with senior leaders across Solution Lines, Regions and Functions, as well as partner with a crossfunctional team of internal consultants, project managers and subject matter authorities and to deliver measurable performance outcomes.

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from one of our US offices.

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 engaged team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed!

What the day will look like

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Partner with ABS leadership as well as business leaders, key collaborators, and cross‑functional partners to advance the vision, objectives, and scope for operating model transformation
• Translate strategic priorities into a clear transformation roadmap with defined business outcomes, key performance indicators, and value realization targets
• Apply structured consulting methodologies (e.g., problem framing, analysis based on informed assumptions, benchmarking, argument development) to inform recommendations
• Develop and validate arguments for operating model changes, including financial, operational, and qualitative benefits

Operating Model Design & Alignment

• Support the end‑to‑end design of the target operating model across Aon's Solution Lines, Business Units and Functions
• Translate enterprise strategy into detailed Operating Model design components, including capabilities, organizational structure, roles and responsibilities, governance models, and cross functional interaction patterns
• Analyze and synthesize complex inputs (e.g., activity maps, as‑is assessments, interviews, benchmarks, collaborator insights) into clear, decision‑ready operating model recommendations
• Be responsible for phased implementation, including pilots, scaling strategies, and stabilization, ensuring alignment with regional and solution line needs
• Build and maintain operating model blueprints, ensuring all components (capability models, interaction models, RACIs, team structures, decision rights, critical metrics) integrate across the enterprise

Collaborator Engagement & Program Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, providing insight on opportunities, tradeoffs, and risks related to the operating model; ensure consensus and engagement in strategy and roadmap
• Shape and deliver a compelling change narrative that articulates the 'why', 'what', and 'how' of the transformation for different audiences
• Work closely with executive sponsors and the PMO to establish and maintain robust governance, decision‑making, and blocking issue mechanisms
• Partner with Change & Communications teams to define implications of design changes, highlight required behavior shifts, and identify points of resistance or adoption needs
• Facilitate executive and work‑level forums to align decisions, resolve conflicts, and maintain momentum

People Leadership & Capability Building

• Build consulting capabilities within the broader organization by sharing methodologies, tools, and guidelines
• Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement
• Capture and embed lessons learned into subsequent waves of operating model transformation

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 5+ years of proven experience in management consulting, internal strategy/consulting or equivalent internal consulting function
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi‑workstream operating model or large‑scale transformation programs in a global, matrixed organization, including design, process transition and governance framework setup
• Experience working in or with professional services, insurance, or financial services environments is highly desirable
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, Operations, Technology, or related field; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Proven ability to operate in high‑performing teams with varied backgrounds and work effectively across cultures and geographies
• Ability to operate as a generalist across strategy development, operating model design, and execution support
• Strong strategic and conceptual thinking skills; able to connect enterprise strategy to detailed design and implementation
• Expertise in operating model design, process reengineering, and organizational design
• Excellent collaborator management and influencing skills, including experience engaging C‑suite and senior executives
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to distill complex topics into clear, compelling narratives and materials
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities; comfortable with data, financial modeling, and performance metrics
• Growth mindset toward emerging technologies, with the ability to incorporate AI into daily work and support others in adopting new digital tools with confidence and ease. Proficiency in MS

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.

Pay Transparency Laws:

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $151,000 to $175,000 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 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 program that includes free counseling sessions.