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Chief Operating Officer, RPA

Gallagher
  • Rolling Meadows, Illinois
  • Full-time
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Job Description

Introduction:
At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.
 
Overview:

Gallagher is seeking a strategic and experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead the management, direction, and delivery of our global RPA business operations. This senior leadership role is responsible for shaping and executing operational strategy, driving business performance, and ensuring the effective delivery of operating policies, processes, and procedures that support both short- and long-term organizational goals.

The COO will oversee operational excellence across multiple functions and geographies, lead special projects, and work closely with executive leadership to strengthen business outcomes, enhance efficiency, and support future growth.

How you'll make an impact:

As COO, you will:

  • Lead the global business operations of the RPA business, ensuring strong execution against strategic and operational objectives.
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve operating policies, processes, and procedures.
  • Own and deliver the medium-term strategy and operational direction for the function.
  • Direct the execution of business strategies through multiple divisions and sub-functions.
  • Manage multiple teams of professionals and managers across diverse roles and global locations.
  • Approve and influence new products, processes, standards, strategies, and operational plans.
  • Oversee strategic delivery of operations and special projects across multiple business areas.
  • Hold budget and/or P&L accountability, working closely with division leadership to align resourcing and financial plans.
  • Influence executive leadership and drive decision-making on operational and organizational priorities.
  • Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and systems through strong conceptual, analytical, and strategic thinking.
  • Create and execute workforce plans, including staffing, organizational design, compensation, training, and development.
  • Ensure operational plans support the broader business strategy and long-range goals of the organization.
About you:
  • Requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or equivalent experience.
  • Proven senior leadership experience in a global or multi-country organization.
  • Strong operational leadership skills with responsibility for multiple teams and complex business functions.
  • Experience owning strategy, execution, budgets, and organizational planning.
  • Ability to influence executive stakeholders and lead through change.
  • A track record of improving operational performance and driving business transformation.
  • Strong decision-making, planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Experience building high-performing teams and developing future leaders.
Compensation and benefits:

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being 
  • Career development opportunities and ongoing learning 
  • A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership 
  • The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact 

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

Numbers & Facts

LocationRolling Meadows, Illinois
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryInsurance
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1927
Websitehttps://www.ajg.com/

About Company

Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, helps clients address risk, protect assets and recover from losses. The products and services we provide keep businesses and institutions running, and enable individuals and families to rebuild their lives. Gallagher is the only insurance broker recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as a World's Most Ethical Company.

Gallagher provides retail and wholesale property and casualty brokerage, alternative risk transfer services, employee benefit consulting, and actuarial services. Gallagher also offers claims and information management, risk control consulting and appraisal services, human resource consulting, and retirement services.

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Business Operationsunmatched
  • Business Strategyunmatched
  • Business Transformationunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Ecosystemsunmatched
  • Financial Planningunmatched
  • International Businessunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Operational Improvementunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operations Planningunmatched
  • Operations Processesunmatched
  • Organizational Development/Managementunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Policy Developmentunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Riskunmatched
  • Standards Strategyunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Workforce Planningunmatched

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