Lead Business Analyst

Gallagher•Rolling Meadows, IL

About The Position

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher. This position is responsible for the management of programs or projects (e.g., strategic change management, process re-engineering, establishment of control procedures or strategic programs that cross divisions ie. ensuring offshoring process works smoothly and meets business needs as intended) on a firm-wide scale. Sometimes referred to as the internal consultant, this area specialized in typically working on multi-disciplinary projects and require a broad knowledge of the firm and its key functions.

Requirements

Requires deep technical knowledge typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline.
May have broad knowledge of project management.
Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 7 years of prior relevant experience.

Responsibilities

May use six sigma, including DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control), DFSS (Design for Six Sigma), Process Management, Lean and Project Selection.
Accountable for providing expertise, support, and control for an organization's projects including: Developing program/project management best practices/templates and providing training/mentoring to project teams; Monitoring dependencies across multiple inter-related projects; Gathering and reporting consolidated project status and financial information to leadership.
May serve as a central governing body to review/audit adherence to methodologies, budgets, and timing.
May manage inputs and outputs of 3rd party's on behalf of client (all consultants. designers, + contractors).
Recognized subject matter expert in sub-function typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
May have up to one direct report.
Managing large projects or processes and/or products and systems with limited oversight from management
Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals
Facing function related problems that are difficult and moderately complex
Serving as an expert within own discipline

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program