Strategic Business Planning Manager (Hybrid)

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.
• Cook up and 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.
• Develop productivity solutions using approved AI tools.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Familiarity with AI tools including CoPilot.
• Proficiency using MS Office tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Insurance/financial services experience.
• Supervisory/management experience.
• Understanding of LEAN Six Sigma methodology.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid office environment.
• Occasional travel: less than 10%.
• Travel to attend strategic planning sessions.

Compensation

• The Salary for this position generally ranges between $104,000 - $125,000 annually.
• Actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs.
• Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
• This position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.