Head of VRO Portfolio and Programme Management in City of London

Are you ready to lead strategic value delivery across Aon? Want to shape global investment priorities while driving measurable impact? Step into a role where your leadership fuels transformation! This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our London office.

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.

What the day will look like

• In this senior leadership role, you will oversee global VRO Portfolio Leaders and guide portfolio investment planning, program assurance and value realization across Solution Lines, Corporate Functions, Capabilities and Regions.
• Lead and develop a global team of VRO Portfolio Leaders, ensuring strong stakeholder engagement and accountability for value delivery.
• Oversee programme and portfolio financial management, ensuring effective use of prescribed systems.
• Align ABS initiatives and investments to business strategy and expected ROI.
• Challenge prioritization decisions using demand, capacity and performance insights.
• Drive adherence to VRO stage gate processes from ideation to value realization.
• Establish KPIs, measures and benefits tracking frameworks with stakeholders.
• Ensure transparent reporting of delivery progress, risks and value outcomes.
• Lead programme governance rhythms, ensuring consistent reporting standards and proactive resource planning.
• Promote continuous improvement, leveraging Jira, Apptio, PPO and automation opportunities.
• Manage overall VRO opex budget and hold leaders accountable for financial accuracy.
• Lead workforce planning, ensuring flexible access to skilled talent across portfolios.

How this opportunity is different

This role sits at the centre of Aon’s global transformation agenda. You will collaborate with senior ABS, VRO and enterprise leaders to influence investment decisions and ensure the delivery of meaningful business value. The role provides high visibility, strategic impact and the opportunity to shape how Aon realizes growth, modernization and efficiency benefits across portfolios.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Exceptional communication skills, including executive-level presentations.
• Strong senior stakeholder engagement and influencing capabilities.
• Extensive experience in portfolio and programme management within global, complex environments.
• Analytical, structured and able to convert insights into clear decision frameworks.
• Proficiency with Jira, Apptio, MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent years of industry experience.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Our agile 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 for our colleagues as well. 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 and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.