Director - AI Transformation

Director, AI Transformation Aon’s AI Transformation team helps clients make better people decisions as they navigate complex organizational transformations! As a Director, you will design, sell, and deliver advisory services that help clients manage transformation and redesign work with a specifical emphasis on transformations motivated by AI. 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. Client advisory & delivery Design and sell advisory projects. Lead client engagements related to transformation; synthesize findings into clear recommendations and implementation roadmaps. Speak about AI and transformation and facilitate workshops. Serve as a subject-matter expert on AI and transformation.

Solution design & analytics Apply AI sensitivity analysis, skills inference, and task decomposition to evaluate role changes and productivity outcomes; quantify value cases with supporting data. Use and help evolve Aon’s GenAI‑enabled delivery tools (e.g., Job Matching, Job Description Writer, Job Evaluation) and the Compensation Manager platform to improve quality, speed, and scale.

Integration across Talent Solutions & Aon Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to bring a unified AI perspective to client solutions; contribute to repeatable playbooks and assets. Thought leadership & GTM support Develop points‑of‑view, case studies, and client-ready content on AI’s impact on talent and rewards; support targeted go‑to‑market initiatives and industry themes by sharing insights from delivery.

Risk, ethics & governance Advise clients on responsible AI for HR—privacy, fairness, transparency, human oversight—and embed governance into solution design and change plans. How you succeed: Client development: Build a personal portfolio of clients and engagements. Client impact: Deliver engagements that measurably improve decision quality, speed, and adoption of AI in HR. Collaboration: Work across Talent Solutions practices to integrate advisory, analytics, and technology into cohesive offerings.

Innovation: Contribute to the evolution of Aon’s AI and transformation methodologies and repeatable solution assets; provide practitioner feedback to product teams on tool enhancements. Quality & ethics: Uphold responsible AI standards and Aon’s risk management principles in every client deliverable. What you’ll bring: Experience 5–8+ years in consulting, people analytics, HR technology, or adjacent fields; hands-on exposure to job architecture, rewards, or assessment programs is a strong plus.

Practical experience applying AI/ML or advanced analytics to workforce or HR use cases (e.g., skills inference, role redesign, workforce planning, talent assessment). Demonstrated proficiency in finance/accounting and business strategy. Skills Structured problem solving and hypothesis‑driven consulting; confident facilitation with senior stakeholders. Ability to translate technical concepts (LLMs, embeddings, model evaluation) into business outcomes.

Proficiency with analytics tools (e.g., Python/R, SQL) or enterprise HR platforms; familiarity with Aon’s Compensation Manager and GenAI delivery tools is advantageous. Clear, compelling communication—written, visual, and verbal—tailored to executive audiences.

REQUIRED: Program Implementation - Advanced; Performance Analysis - Advanced; Project Management - Advanced; Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) - Experienced; Talent Strategy - Experienced; Training Workshops - Advanced; Workforce Development - Experienced; Workforce Management (WFM) - Experienced; Change Management - Advanced; Workforce Planning - Advanced; Consulting - Advanced; Data Analysis - Advanced; Workforce Strategy - Advanced; Human Resource Management - Advanced; Leadership Training and Development - Experienced; Meeting

Facilitation - Advanced; Organizational Changes - Advanced OPTIONAL: Researching - Advanced; Process Improvements - Advanced Education Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative, business, or HR field required; advanced degree (MS/MA/MBA) or relevant certifications (e.g., data science, AI ethics) preferred. Role parameters: Travel: ~20% (client‑facing, workshop facilitation, and stakeholder meetings as needed). Work environment: Remote‑first with collaboration across North America; flexibility to align to client time zones.

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 $150,000 to $170,000 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. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, IL. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different 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.

A summary of all the benefits offered for this position: 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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Responsibilities

Director, AI Transformation Aon’s AI Transformation team helps clients make better people decisions as they navigate complex organizational transformations! As a Director, you will design, sell, and deliver advisory services that help clients manage transformation and redesign work with a specifical emphasis on transformations motivated by AI. 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. Client advisory & delivery Design and sell advisory projects. Lead client engagements related to transformation; synthesize findings into clear recommendations and implementation roadmaps. Speak about AI and transformation and facilitate workshops. Serve as a subject-matter expert on AI and transformation.

Solution design & analytics Apply AI sensitivity analysis, skills inference, and task decomposition to evaluate role changes and productivity outcomes; quantify value cases with supporting data. Use and help evolve Aon’s GenAI‑enabled delivery tools (e.g., Job Matching, Job Description Writer, Job Evaluation) and the Compensation Manager platform to improve quality, speed, and scale.

Integration across Talent Solutions & Aon Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to bring a unified AI perspective to client solutions; contribute to repeatable playbooks and assets. Thought leadership & GTM support Develop points‑of‑view, case studies, and client-ready content on AI’s impact on talent and rewards; support targeted go‑to‑market initiatives and industry themes by sharing insights from delivery.

Risk, ethics & governance Advise clients on responsible AI for HR—privacy, fairness, transparency, human oversight—and embed governance into solution design and change plans. How you succeed: Client development: Build a personal portfolio of clients and engagements. Client impact: Deliver engagements that measurably improve decision quality, speed, and adoption of AI in HR. Collaboration: Work across Talent Solutions practices to integrate advisory, analytics, and technology into cohesive offerings.

Innovation: Contribute to the evolution of Aon’s AI and transformation methodologies and repeatable solution assets; provide practitioner feedback to product teams on tool enhancements. Quality & ethics: Uphold responsible AI standards and Aon’s risk management principles in every client deliverable. What you’ll bring: Experience 5–8+ years in consulting, people analytics, HR technology, or adjacent fields; hands-on exposure to job architecture, rewards, or assessment programs is a strong plus.

Practical experience applying AI/ML or advanced analytics to workforce or HR use cases (e.g., skills inference, role redesign, workforce planning, talent assessment). Demonstrated proficiency in finance/accounting and business strategy. Skills Structured problem solving and hypothesis‑driven consulting; confident facilitation with senior stakeholders. Ability to translate technical concepts (LLMs, embeddings, model evaluation) into business outcomes.

Proficiency with analytics tools (e.g., Python/R, SQL) or enterprise HR platforms; familiarity with Aon’s Compensation Manager and GenAI delivery tools is advantageous. Clear, compelling communication—written, visual, and verbal—tailored to executive audiences.

REQUIRED: Program Implementation - Advanced; Performance Analysis - Advanced; Project Management - Advanced; Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) - Experienced; Talent Strategy - Experienced; Training Workshops - Advanced; Workforce Development - Experienced; Workforce Management (WFM) - Experienced; Change Management - Advanced; Workforce Planning - Advanced; Consulting - Advanced; Data Analysis - Advanced; Workforce Strategy - Advanced; Human Resource Management - Advanced; Leadership Training and Development - Experienced; Meeting

Facilitation - Advanced; Organizational Changes - Advanced OPTIONAL: Researching - Advanced; Process Improvements - Advanced Education Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative, business, or HR field required; advanced degree (MS/MA/MBA) or relevant certifications (e.g., data science, AI ethics) preferred. Role parameters: Travel: ~20% (client‑facing, workshop facilitation, and stakeholder meetings as needed). Work environment: Remote‑first with collaboration across North America; flexibility to align to client time zones.

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 $150,000 to $170,000 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. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, IL. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different 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.

A summary of all the benefits offered for this position: 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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