IT Portfolio and Project Management Director, Apac

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**IT Portfolio & Project Management Director - APAC**

As IT Portfolio and Project Management Director for APAC you will report to the VP, Project & Portfolio Management, Aon Technology.

You will manage a team of project and program managers to deliver technology change within the region, supporting both business and technology initiatives in line with our strategy. These changes will be delivering regional capabilities and upgrades as well as deployment of global solutions into the region.

**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**
- Program and Project delivery for Aon Technology within the APAC region and across other regions for global projects driven from APAC.
- Accountable for establishing the PPM structure, hiring, and managing staffing requirements in line with regional and global objectives.
- Partners closely with regional leadership and global service owners to strengthen performance and drive impact on key strategic initiatives to ensure goals and benchmarks are achieved.
- Establishes, owns, and manages relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders in support of overall business strategy and PMO Team effectiveness.
- Interfaces with senior leaders to define project priorities, implementation opportunities and challenges and keep them up to date with project risks and delivery.
- Lead the PMO team (FTE and FTC) to drive effective talent strategy and coaching and development, including setting performance targets for team and conducting performance reviews.
- Responsible for communicating, translating and driving global strategy through projects taking into consideration regional and local aspects.

**How this opportunity is different**

Aon exists to shape decisions for the better, to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Our colleagues provide our clients in over 120 countries with advice and solutions that give them the clarity and confidence to make better decisions to protect and grow their business.

Our culture enables us to bring our best each day and do great work for our clients. The advice and solutions our colleagues provide give our clients the clarity and confidence to make better decisions to protect and grow their business. And when businesses thrive, communities and people flourish.

**Skills and experience that will lead to success**
- 7+ years of strong project management competence with experience in managing different project methodologies.
- 5+ years of experience working in matrixed, global organization.
- Experience leading and working with diverse international teams.
- Strong initiative, organization, project management and execution skills.
- Excellent written, verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Ability to lead by influence and facilitate consensus among sponsors and team members to achieve tactical and strategic goals.
- Strength in relationship and network building across the organization.
- Strong work ethic, tenacity, and resilience.
- Basic understanding of IT and core architectural principles.
- Knowledge of costing, budgeting, risk, and financial analysis.
- Strong experience presenting to executive sponsors and demonstrated communication skills (both written and oral with technical and non-technical colleagues).

**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 recognise 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.