Bus Strat & Init Mgr

Bank of America•Plano, TX

About The Position

At Bank of America, this role supports the development and execution of strategic initiatives and processes aligned with priorities across a functional area or business. The Business Strategy & Initiatives Manager is a key contributor within Global Operations, partnering with Line of Business leaders, Process Owners, Change Management teams, and data partners to drive strategic initiatives, process optimization, and measurable business value. The role brings together process design, initiative execution, advanced analytics, and value storytelling to support enterprise transformation, operational excellence, and a process-driven culture. The manager owns initiatives end-to-end, from discovery and assessment through solution design, implementation, value realization, and executive communication, aligning strategy, process, technology, and data to achieve business outcomes. The position may also include associate-management responsibilities, such as fostering inclusion, promoting process and data excellence, communicating enterprise priorities, managing risk, coaching employees, managing budgets, developing talent, and driving business outcomes.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in strategy, process improvement, analytics, or consulting.
Strong leadership and influencing skills within matrix environments.
Advanced proficiency in Power BI and/or Tableau.
Strong analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Data analytics certification in Power BI or Tableau.
Experience in process intelligence or digital transformation.

Responsibilities

Partner with subject matter experts, Process Owners, and Change Management teams to maintain an end-to-end view of business processes.
Analyze current-state processes, challenge assumptions, and design optimized future-state solutions.
Build and execute strategic initiatives aligned to enterprise priorities.
Implement solutions that reduce risk, improve efficiency, and enhance controls.
Lead process assessments through a value lens and define KPIs and success criteria.
Translate business challenges into Statements of Value.
Perform data analysis to identify opportunities and quantify impact.
Design and build executive-ready dashboards using Power BI or Tableau.
Optimize existing data models, calculations, and visualizations.
Partner with data teams leveraging APIs, databases, and SQL.
Engage business leaders and executives to deliver strategic outcomes.
Facilitate workshops and stakeholder interviews.
Develop and present executive-ready insights and recommendations.
Standardize value frameworks, reporting templates, and delivery methodologies.
Document and share reusable playbooks and best practices.
Promote continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
Build and/or execute business initiatives and processes while partnering with stakeholders and partners.
Solve complex problems and deliver on business initiatives and processes by applying subject matter expertise and technical knowledge of the business.
Engage key stakeholders, partners, and business leadership to deliver business objectives.
Perform analytics, assessments, and/or interpretation of data or information to identify business opportunities, derive insights, and measure outcomes.
Develop strategic and tactical plans to advance business goals and objectives.
If managing associates, model an inclusive environment aligned with company Great Place to Work goals.
If managing associates, demonstrate process knowledge, operational excellence, innovation, data-based decision-making, and continuous improvement.
If managing associates, communicate enterprise decisions, purpose, and results and connect them to team strategy and priorities.
If managing associates, ensure appropriate risk discipline, controls, and culture to identify, escalate, and debate issues.
If managing associates, provide inspection, coaching, and feedback to motivate and improve performance.
If managing associates, manage expenses and budgets in alignment with objectives.
If managing associates, assess talent and build bench strength across the organization.
If managing associates, deliver results through prioritization, inspection, and appropriate delegation of team work.