Work in alignment with senior leadership to ensure strategic business priorities are identified, prioritized and executed.

Responsibilities:

  • Define and establish strategic planning processes, plans, priorities, capabilities, measures of success, etc.
  • Manage projects that are approved that are part of our strategic roadmap and report on progress towards successful completion or the business outcomes. strategic dashboards/tracking mechanisms.
  • Manage the timing of inputs/outputs that drive strategic project execution.
  • 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 manage and execute a holistic project execution plan. 
  • 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.
  • Bring strong communication methods and establish open and consistent communication with all levels within the organization.
  • Manage defined governance process within the project execution to ensure team and leadership alignment and approval on changes to the defined strategic outcomes.


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.
  • 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.

Compensation:


The Salary for this position generally ranges between $115,000 - $125,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and 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.


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. 


Working Conditions:


  • This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub locations (Cedar Rapids, IA or Denver, CO).  Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
  • Moderate Travel 10 to 25% to attend strategic planning sessions.

Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration, sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

 

 

Disclaimer:
Beware of fake job offers!

We’ve been alerted to scammers impersonating Transamerica recruiters, particularly for remote positions. Please note:

  • We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront.
  • Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer—not through text or email.

 


This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.