DAIO Strategy & Operations Consultant

Unum Group • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The DAIO Strategy & Operations Consultant supports the planning, management, and oversight of the Data, AI & Innovation Office’s foundational and strategic investment portfolio. The role supports portfolio financial management, resource allocation, investment tracking, and performance reporting to promote transparency and alignment with organizational priorities. It coordinates technology and portfolio reviews, monitors investment performance and delivery commitments, identifies risks and dependencies, and develops insights to support leadership decisions and effective execution across DAIO.

The consultant works across DAIO pillars to connect priorities, initiatives, and dependencies, improve operating processes and execution, and ensure portfolio activities align with DAIO priorities and Unum’s broader strategic objectives. The position requires strong analysis, communication, judgment, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity and changing priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• At least 6 years of experience in strategy, business operations, portfolio management, financial analysis, consulting, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Experience supporting strategic initiatives, investment portfolios, financial planning, resource management, or organizational performance reporting.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and the ability to translate complex data and analysis into clear executive narratives, actionable insights, and decision-oriented recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, exercises sound judgment, and works independently with minimal direction.
• Adaptable and coachable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and a fast-paced operating environment.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of DAIO’s foundational and strategic investment portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Monitor portfolio performance, delivery milestones, risks, dependencies, and investment outcomes.
• Support financial management, including budget tracking, forecasting, resource allocation, investment costs, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate monthly portfolio performance reporting and quarterly business reviews, consolidating information and insights across DAIO pillars.
• Develop executive-level reporting, dashboards, and analyses that provide actionable insights, highlight emerging issues, and inform strategic decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve organizational efficiency, operating processes, and execution effectiveness across DAIO.
• Connect priorities, initiatives, and dependencies across DAIO pillars to promote alignment, collaboration, and integrated execution.
• Ensure portfolio activities and investments align with DAIO priorities and Unum’s broader strategic objectives.
• Surface emerging risks, opportunities, and recommendations to support leadership decisions and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Onsite fitness facilities
• Paid time off
• Employee professional development programs
• Healthcare benefits, including health, vision, and dental
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Performance-based incentive plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether or not the employee contributes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior