Head of Operations Planning

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

3d•$200,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Establish and lead Transamerica’s enterprise strategic planning framework, translating company objectives into integrated priorities, investment decisions, and measurable outcomes. Advise executive leadership and align functions across the organization to accelerate execution, strengthen accountability, and deliver sustainable business value. The role leads long-range and annual planning, enterprise portfolio governance, strategic initiative prioritization, and performance monitoring. It partners with the Project Management Office, Information Technology, Finance, and business leaders to coordinate strategic programs, manage dependencies and execution risks, and measure financial and operational outcomes. The position also develops planning and program-management methodologies, governance practices, tools, and communication standards, while building strategic planning capabilities across the organization. The position works in an office environment and involves occasional travel of less than 10% for strategic planning sessions, leadership meetings, and enterprise initiatives. The stated annual salary range is $200,000–$250,000. The position is typically eligible for an annual bonus at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, strategy, economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
15 years of progressively responsible experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy, business transformation, portfolio management, or a related discipline.
Experience leading complex, enterprise-wide initiatives involving multiple business areas, systems, stakeholders, and competing priorities.
Experience advising executive leaders and influencing enterprise strategy, investment decisions, and organizational priorities.
Experience developing long-range plans, business cases, operating models, performance measures, and benefits realization frameworks.
Advanced knowledge of strategic planning, portfolio governance, program management, organizational change, and business performance practices.
Ability to evaluate complex business issues, synthesize qualitative and quantitative information, and develop actionable recommendations.
Ability to influence decisions, resolve conflict, and build alignment across executive, functional, and operational stakeholders.
Exceptional executive communication, facilitation, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strategic planning, portfolio management, and data visualization tools.
Must have legal authorization to work for the company in the U.S. without immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business, finance, strategy, or a related field.
Experience leading strategy or transformation within a complex, regulated organization.
Experience developing or transforming an enterprise strategic planning function.
Experience with scenario planning, financial modeling, market analysis, and operating model design.

Responsibilities

Establish and lead the enterprise strategic planning process, including long-range planning, annual planning, strategic prioritization, and performance monitoring.
Advise executive leadership on enterprise priorities, strategic alternatives, emerging risks, investment decisions, and opportunities to improve business performance.
Translate company objectives into actionable strategies, operating plans, performance measures, and governance practices across functions and business areas.
Partner with the Project Management Office, Information Technology, Finance, and business leaders to oversee the enterprise portfolio management process.
Govern the evaluation and prioritization of strategic initiatives, including business case development, resource planning, benefits realization, risk assessment, and investment alignment.
Oversee interconnected strategic programs and resolve enterprise-level dependencies, critical milestones, resource constraints, scope changes, and execution risks.
Establish executive dashboards and performance reviews to measure progress, financial and operational outcomes, strategic risks, and benefits realization.
Champion enterprise transformation and organizational change while promoting accountability, collaboration, innovation, and customer service excellence.
Define and implement strategic planning and program management methodologies, tools, decision rights, governance forums, and communication standards.
Build organizational strategic planning capabilities and foster alignment among executive leaders, functional teams, and other key stakeholders.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Annual bonus for eligible employees
Pension plan
401(k) match
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement
Disability insurance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee discounts
Career training and development opportunities
Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service
Ten paid holidays per year
Holistic wellness program, including wellness coaching and reward dollars
Paid parental leave for eligible employees
Adoption assistance
Employee assistance program
Back-up care program
Paid time off for volunteer hours
Employee matching gifts program
Employee resource groups
Inclusion and diversity programs
Employee recognition program
Referral bonus programs