Strategic Business Planning Manager
About the position Work in alignment with senior leadership to ensure strategic business priorities are identified, prioritized and executed. This is a Project Management role that will support the Following Transamerica business areas: Annuity, Employee Benefits, Data & Analytics, Life, and Retirement. The individual will manage projects that introduce functionality across multiple business areas. Strong organization, communication, and relationship building will be essential in the daily activities of this role due. An experienced project manager is preferred to keep work on target related to execution timelines, budget, outcomes, etc. The applicant should be self-disciplined, driven and can organize teams around the project work. Responsibilities • Define and establish strategic planning processes, plans, priorities, capabilities, measures of success, etc. • Develop and/or maintain strategic roadmap and assigned strategic dashboards/tracking mechanisms. • Manage the timing of inputs/outputs that drive strategic project prioritization. • Identify integrations across the organization that impact the group. • Coordinate with strategic planning contacts across the organization (including the PMO as a key stakeholder) to develop and execute a holistic strategic planning process. • Establish and maintain strong relationships with supported groups and project teams. • Serve as the escalation point to resolve conflicts on priorities, goals, strategies, resources and key initiatives. • Create and deliver strategic presentations, story boards, etc. tailored for specific audiences. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience. • Eight years of strategic planning experience in a similar environment or in a planning/consultant role. • Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization to guide in strategic planning fundamentals and plan execution. • Analytical and problem-solving skills to plan strategy, tactics and perform root cause analysis. • Presentation skills to create and deliver information to a wide audience. • Familiarity with project management tools, lifecycles, etc. • Proficiency using MS Office tools. Nice-to-haves • Master’s degree in a relevant field. • Insurance/financial services experience. • Supervisory/management experience. • Understanding of LEAN Six Sigma methodology. Benefits • Competitive Pay • Bonus for Eligible Employees • Benefits Package • Pension Plan • 401k Match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Tuition Reimbursement • Disability Insurance • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Employee Discounts • Career Training & Development Opportunities • Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service. • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays). • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars • Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child. • Adoption Assistance • Employee Assistance Program • Back-Up Care Program • PTO for Volunteer Hours • Employee Matching Gifts Program • Employee Resource Groups • Inclusion and Diversity Programs • Employee Recognition Program • Referral Bonus Programs Apply tot his job