Senior Strategic Business Planning Manager (Employee Benefits)
Responsibilities
- Define and establish strategic planning processes, plans, priorities, capabilities, measures of success, etc. Engage with senior leadership on recommendations to best execute for optimal results.
- Develop and/or maintain strategic roadmap and assigned strategic dashboards/tracking mechanisms; identify emerging trends, opportunities and/or threats that may impact their progression.
- Manage the timing of inputs/outputs that drive strategic project prioritization.
- Identify integrations across the organization that impact the group; assess, prioritize and own the execution of those that most contribute to the long term success of the department.
- 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, storyboards, etc., tailored for specific audiences.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.
- Ten 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.
- Familiarity with project management tools, lifecycles, etc.
- Proficiency using MS Office tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Insurance/financial services experience.
- Management experience.
- Knowledge of LEAN Six Sigma methodology.
Working Conditions
- Office environment
- Moderate travel to attend strategic planning sessions.
**Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.**
The Salary for this position generally ranges between $110,000 - $145,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.