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Willis Towers Watson

Global Knowledge Management Lead

Posted on Dec 6 Chicago, IL 481 views

The Role




  • Strategy Development:



    • Develop and Implement Strategy:

      Create a global knowledge management strategy that aligns with the organization’s goals and objectives.

    • Content Quality and Accessibility:

      Ensure that all knowledge content is high-quality, up-to-date, and easily searchable. Tailor content to meet the needs of various audiences, including different skill levels and roles within the organization.

    • Continuous Improvement:

      Regularly review and refine the knowledge management strategy to adapt to changing organizational needs and industry trends.


  • Leadership:



    • Team Management:

      Lead, mentor, and develop a team of knowledge management professionals. Provide guidance and support to ensure team members are equipped to perform their roles effectively.

    • Culture Building:

      Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team and the broader organization. Encourage innovation and the sharing of best practices.

    • Performance Management:

      Set clear performance expectations and conduct regular evaluations to ensure team members are meeting their goals.


  • Collaboration:



    • Cross-Functional Partnerships:

      Work closely with various departments, including IT, HR, and business units, to identify knowledge gaps and develop solutions to address them.

    • Stakeholder Engagement:

      Engage with key stakeholders to understand their knowledge needs and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

    • Knowledge Sharing:

      Promote a collaborative environment where knowledge is freely shared across teams and departments.


  • Program Management:



    • Program Design and Development:

      Oversee the design, development, and delivery of knowledge management programs. Ensure these programs are aligned with business objectives and meet the needs of the organization.

    • Implementation and Monitoring:

      Implement knowledge programs and monitor their effectiveness. Make adjustments as needed to ensure they are achieving desired outcomes.

    • Resource Allocation:

      Manage resources effectively to support the development and delivery of knowledge programs.


  • Content Management:



    • Content Creation and Organization:

      Oversee the creation, organization, and dissemination of knowledge assets. Ensure that content is accurate, well-organized, and easily accessible to all employees.

    • Content Governance:

      Establish and enforce content governance policies to maintain the quality and consistency of knowledge assets.

    • Content Lifecycle Management:

      Manage the lifecycle of knowledge content, including creation, review, updating, and archiving.


  • Technology Integration:



    • Tool Selection and Implementation:

      Identify and implement advanced knowledge management tools and technologies to enhance information sharing and collaboration.

    • System Management:

      Oversee the management and maintenance of knowledge management systems. Ensure they are user-friendly and meet the needs of the organization.

    • Innovation:

      Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in knowledge management. Evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies as appropriate.


  • Performance Measurement:



    • Metrics Development:

      Develop and implement metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of knowledge management initiatives. Ensure these metrics align with organizational goals.

    • Data Analysis:

      Analyze performance data to identify areas for improvement. Use insights to drive continuous improvement in knowledge management practices.

    • Reporting:

      Prepare and present regular reports on the performance of knowledge management initiatives to senior leadership.


  • Stakeholder Engagement:



    • Promotion of Practices:

      Actively promote knowledge management practices across the organization. Ensure that key stakeholders understand the value of knowledge management and are engaged in its implementation.

    • Feedback Mechanisms:

      Establish mechanisms for gathering feedback from stakeholders. Use this feedback to improve knowledge management practices and ensure they meet the needs of the organization.

    • Alignment with Priorities:

      Ensure that knowledge management initiatives are aligned with organizational priorities and support the achievement of business goals.


  • Best Practices:



    • Identification and Implementation:

      Identify best practices in knowledge management from within the organization and from external sources. Implement these practices to drive innovation and efficiency.

    • Continuous Learning:

      Encourage continuous learning and the adoption of best practices within the knowledge management team and the broader organization.

    • Benchmarking:

      Benchmark the organization’s knowledge management practices against industry standards and make recommendations for improvement




The Requirements



  • 8 - 10 years of experience in knowledge management within a large global organization.
  • Strong understanding of GBS and Centralization strategies.
  • Able to move from technology captures to AI and Automation.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and knowledge-driven environment while juggling multiple priorities.
  • Ability to manage and motivate team members to optimize team effectiveness, collaboration and to work in a continuous improvement environment.
  • Strong analytical abilities and experience in executing innovative approaches.
  • Experience with working alongside and influencing stakeholders across different levels of seniority and successfully influencing outcomes.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to comfortably engage with and build trust with remote teams and internal customers.
  • Demonstrate a global, multicultural, and cross functional mind set.
  • Possess strong change leadership and management skills to empower improvements drive change.
  • Experience working in a shared services operations environment is a plus.
  • Availability to travel as business requires.
  • Advanced knowledge of various knowledge base and case management tools as well as Microsoft Office products and SharePoint.


Company Benefits



WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

  • Health and Welfare Benefits:

    Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Å˽ðÁ«´«Ã½Ó³»­, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
  • Leave Benefits:

    Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), (Washington State only)
  • Retirement Benefits:

    Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k).


EOE, including disability/vets



Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

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