Solutions Lead Jobs in Illinois
Solutions Lead jobs in Illinois are active across the state's technology, healthcare technology, and financial services sectors, with openings at every level from associate solutions lead through principal and practice lead. Chicago anchors the market as one of the country's most concentrated enterprise software and consulting corridors, with additional hiring in Downers Grove and Schaumburg where large corporate campuses anchor suburban demand. Well-established Illinois employers including Zebra Technologies, Morningstar, and Baxter International consistently bring on solutions leads, particularly in SaaS integration, enterprise infrastructure, and healthcare IT. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerGoogle
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring7
Work type38% On-site
Top industryManufacturing
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Managing Director- Actuarial Solutions Lead
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Aon
Managing Director- Actuarial Solutions Lead
Chicago, Illinois
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Lead, Technology Solutions
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Humana
Lead, Technology Solutions
Chicago, Illinois
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Lead Solutions Engineer, POC Operations
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Braze
Lead Solutions Engineer, POC Operations
Chicago, Illinois
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Lead Solutions Engineer - Central / East
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Webflow
Lead Solutions Engineer - Central / East
Chicago, Illinois
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Senior Lead, Solutions Strategist
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Epsilon
Senior Lead, Solutions Strategist
Chicago, Illinois
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Managing Director- Actuarial Solutions Lead
Aon·Chicago, Illinois
Job functions:
$250k - $300k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Posting Description:
Location Hybrid – Chicago, IL, Minneapolis MN or New York, NY (other locations considered)
Aon is in the business of better decisions
We are seeking a Senior Managing Director OR Managing Director to join our Actuarial Consulting team, with a particular focus on strategic and actuarial analyses for insurance and reinsurance clients and on building and scaling differentiated service offerings.
What the day will look like
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.
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.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $250,000 -$300k 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.
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.
Managing Director and or Senior Managing Director– STG Actuarial Consulting (Builder / Solutions Lead)
Location Hybrid – Chicago, IL, Minneapolis MN or New York, NY (other locations considered)
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.
The Strategy and Technology Group (STG) is Aon’s global consulting and technology business focused on, but not limited to, insurers, reinsurers, and other participants in the insurance industry. STG combines privileged access to Aon’s proprietary data, advanced analytics, and global network of insurance experts to deliver distinctive insights and solutions across the risk and capital spectrum.
We are seeking a Senior Managing Director OR Managing Director to join our Actuarial Consulting team, with a particular focus on strategic and actuarial analyses for insurance and reinsurance clients and on building and scaling differentiated service offerings.
What the day will look like
In this senior contributor role, you will:
- Lead consultative sales and client solutions
- Own and grow relationships with C‑Suite and senior executives at insurers and reinsurers.
- Drive complex, consultative sales processes from opportunity identification through proposal, structuring, and closing.
- Diagnose client problems and design integrated actuarial and strategic solutions that address growth, profitability, capital, and risk objectives.
- Articulate risk/reward trade‑offs and communicate complex technical concepts in clear, commercial language.
- Act as a “builder” of services and solutions
- Develop and refine new actuarial and strategic consulting offerings, including value propositions, delivery methods, and pricing approaches.
- Enhance existing offerings (e.g., pricing, reserving, capital modeling, portfolio optimization, product design) to improve client impact and scalability.
- Identify and connect adjacent capabilities across STG and Aon (e.g., reinsurance advisory, strategy, capital, and analytics) to create bundled, higher‑value client engagements.
- Pilot innovative solutions with anchor clients, capture learnings, and translate them into repeatable offerings and go‑to‑market collateral.
- Drive commercial growth
- Develop and execute commercial strategies to expand STG’s actuarial advisory presence in target segments.
- Research and analyze prospective clients using public data (press releases, earnings calls, investor presentations) to identify issues, opportunities, and decision‑makers.
- Create targeted content (e.g., issue papers, thought leadership, benchmarking studies, workshop materials) that address specific client and prospect needs.
- Leverage internal and external networks to build a high‑quality pipeline of opportunities and drive revenue growth.
- Oversee delivery of complex actuarial advisory engagements
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams delivering work across pricing, reserving, capital/DFA, portfolio optimization, reinsurance strategy, growth and product strategy, and related analytics.
- Ensure high‑quality, timely delivery and a consistent client experience across engagements and geographies.
- Serve as a trusted advisor in key meetings and workshops, including leading technical and strategic discussions with executives, regulators, boards, and other stakeholders.
- Contribute to culture, talent, and collaboration
- Partner with STG and Aon Reinsurance leadership to foster a cohesive, collaborative culture and “Aon United” ways of working.
- Mentor and develop team members, helping them grow consultative skills, solution‑building capability, and commercial acumen.
- Champion an environment of continuous improvement, innovation, and learning across the actuarial consulting team.
Background and credentials
- FCAS (or equivalent casualty actuarial credential) required.
- Typically 15+ years of experience in an analytics‑centric environment, preferably in property/casualty insurance, reinsurance, or actuarial consulting.
- Demonstrated track record leading complex actuarial and strategic engagements for insurance or reinsurance clients.
- Familiarity with R, Python, SQL or similar analytics tools preferred; strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, required.
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.
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.
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 $250,000 -$300k 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.
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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Aon
Managing Director- Actuarial Solutions Lead
Chicago, Illinois
Added 3d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$250k - $300k/yr
Hybrid
Job Description
Posting Description:
Location Hybrid – Chicago, IL, Minneapolis MN or New York, NY (other locations considered)
Aon is in the business of better decisions
We are seeking a Senior Managing Director OR Managing Director to join our Actuarial Consulting team, with a particular focus on strategic and actuarial analyses for insurance and reinsurance clients and on building and scaling differentiated service offerings.
What the day will look like
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.
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.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $250,000 -$300k 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.
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.
Managing Director and or Senior Managing Director– STG Actuarial Consulting (Builder / Solutions Lead)
Location Hybrid – Chicago, IL, Minneapolis MN or New York, NY (other locations considered)
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.
The Strategy and Technology Group (STG) is Aon’s global consulting and technology business focused on, but not limited to, insurers, reinsurers, and other participants in the insurance industry. STG combines privileged access to Aon’s proprietary data, advanced analytics, and global network of insurance experts to deliver distinctive insights and solutions across the risk and capital spectrum.
We are seeking a Senior Managing Director OR Managing Director to join our Actuarial Consulting team, with a particular focus on strategic and actuarial analyses for insurance and reinsurance clients and on building and scaling differentiated service offerings.
What the day will look like
In this senior contributor role, you will:
- Lead consultative sales and client solutions
- Own and grow relationships with C‑Suite and senior executives at insurers and reinsurers.
- Drive complex, consultative sales processes from opportunity identification through proposal, structuring, and closing.
- Diagnose client problems and design integrated actuarial and strategic solutions that address growth, profitability, capital, and risk objectives.
- Articulate risk/reward trade‑offs and communicate complex technical concepts in clear, commercial language.
- Act as a “builder” of services and solutions
- Develop and refine new actuarial and strategic consulting offerings, including value propositions, delivery methods, and pricing approaches.
- Enhance existing offerings (e.g., pricing, reserving, capital modeling, portfolio optimization, product design) to improve client impact and scalability.
- Identify and connect adjacent capabilities across STG and Aon (e.g., reinsurance advisory, strategy, capital, and analytics) to create bundled, higher‑value client engagements.
- Pilot innovative solutions with anchor clients, capture learnings, and translate them into repeatable offerings and go‑to‑market collateral.
- Drive commercial growth
- Develop and execute commercial strategies to expand STG’s actuarial advisory presence in target segments.
- Research and analyze prospective clients using public data (press releases, earnings calls, investor presentations) to identify issues, opportunities, and decision‑makers.
- Create targeted content (e.g., issue papers, thought leadership, benchmarking studies, workshop materials) that address specific client and prospect needs.
- Leverage internal and external networks to build a high‑quality pipeline of opportunities and drive revenue growth.
- Oversee delivery of complex actuarial advisory engagements
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams delivering work across pricing, reserving, capital/DFA, portfolio optimization, reinsurance strategy, growth and product strategy, and related analytics.
- Ensure high‑quality, timely delivery and a consistent client experience across engagements and geographies.
- Serve as a trusted advisor in key meetings and workshops, including leading technical and strategic discussions with executives, regulators, boards, and other stakeholders.
- Contribute to culture, talent, and collaboration
- Partner with STG and Aon Reinsurance leadership to foster a cohesive, collaborative culture and “Aon United” ways of working.
- Mentor and develop team members, helping them grow consultative skills, solution‑building capability, and commercial acumen.
- Champion an environment of continuous improvement, innovation, and learning across the actuarial consulting team.
Background and credentials
- FCAS (or equivalent casualty actuarial credential) required.
- Typically 15+ years of experience in an analytics‑centric environment, preferably in property/casualty insurance, reinsurance, or actuarial consulting.
- Demonstrated track record leading complex actuarial and strategic engagements for insurance or reinsurance clients.
- Familiarity with R, Python, SQL or similar analytics tools preferred; strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, required.
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.
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.
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 $250,000 -$300k 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.
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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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Solutions Lead Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in solutions lead jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business, or a related field
- Proven experience aligning technical solutions to client business requirements in a consultative role
- Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce, SAP, or Microsoft Azure commonly deployed by Illinois employers
- Strong presentation and stakeholder communication skills for both technical and executive audiences
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams through discovery, scoping, and solution delivery phases
- Experience with pre-sales or post-sales solution design in a B2B or enterprise environment
Solutions Lead Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a solutions lead in Illinois?
Becoming a solutions lead in Illinois typically starts with a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or business, followed by several years in a solutions engineer, pre-sales, or technical consultant role. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for this position. Employers in Chicago's technology and financial services corridor expect candidates to demonstrate hands-on platform experience, project leadership, and a portfolio of client engagements before stepping into a lead capacity.
Which companies hire solutions leads in Illinois?
Employers hiring solutions leads in Illinois right now include Google, Humana, and Aon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of enterprise software firms, managed service providers, and Fortune 500 headquarters in the Chicago metro makes it one of the more consistently active hiring markets for this role in the Midwest.
Which Illinois cities have the most solutions lead jobs?
The cities with the most solutions lead openings in Illinois are Chicago, Aurora, and Skokie. Chicago generates the largest share of demand given its role as a hub for enterprise technology, consulting, and financial services firms, while suburban locations like Schaumburg and Downers Grove draw openings from large corporate campuses and regional headquarters that maintain dedicated solutions and pre-sales teams.
Are there remote solutions lead jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 62% of solutions lead openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how much of the role centers on client calls, demos, and documentation rather than on-site presence. The parts of the work most commonly performed remotely are discovery sessions, solution presentations, and proposal development, while on-site engagement is more common during enterprise implementation phases.
How can I get hired as a solutions lead in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a solutions associate or junior solutions engineer role from an adjacent position in technical support, business analysis, or inside sales. Large Illinois employers like Zebra Technologies and Morningstar hire at the associate level and often promote from customer success or implementation teams. Building hands-on experience with a widely deployed platform such as Salesforce or Microsoft Azure, then pursuing an entry-level vendor certification, gives candidates a concrete edge in Illinois applications without prior solutions lead experience.
Where can I find and apply to solutions lead jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to solutions lead jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across Chicago and the broader state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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