Bob Kestler, Pmp
About Bob Kestler, Pmp
Bob Kestler, PMP, is the Director of Implementations for Health & Wealth Solutions at Alight Solutions, currently based in Lincolnshire, Illinois.
Professional Title and Current Role
Bob Kestler is the Director of Implementations, Health & Wealth Solutions at Alight Solutions in Lincolnshire, Illinois. In his current role, he is accountable for all defined contribution plan implementations over the past three years, which includes onboarding 15 new clients and handling significant acquisitions.
Career at Aon Hewitt
Before his tenure at Alight Solutions, Bob Kestler held multiple positions at Aon Hewitt in Lincolnshire, Illinois. He served as the Director of Large Market Implementations and PMO - Retirement. From 2013 to 2015, he was the Director of Program Management. Prior to that, he worked as a Program Manager from 2011 to 2013.
Educational Background
Bob Kestler studied at Michigan State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Relations and Affairs. He attended the university from 1992 to 1996.
Management and Sponsorship Roles
In his management capacity, Bob Kestler sponsors the continued evolution of functional and program management processes, artifacts, and talent. He leads and directs 20 Transition Leaders and Project Managers. He also acts as the business sponsor for all security-related initiatives, overseeing the transition and ongoing administration to mitigate the risk of fraudulent activities.
Implementation and Quality Management
Bob Kestler has managed more than 60 transitions over the past 13 years, covering 8.5 million participants in the health and wealth domains. He authored and supervised the implementation of the Alight Quality Management Plan and associated quality controls, which are fundamental to supporting all Benefit Outsourcing transitions.