CORP - Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Lennar•Miami, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Strategic Initiatives leads and supports the development and execution of ongoing work related to Lennar's People Ops strategy & execution, HR strategic projects and other cross-functional strategic initiatives. This role will also support the linking of People Ops strategy to ongoing execution (setting and tracking quarterly OKRs/goals/metrics, supporting the facilitation of the rhythm of business). This role sits within the HR Enablement organization, which designs and drives the ways of working/rhythm of business for the People Ops organization, a ~100-person organization within the broader HR organization, inclusive of HRBPs, talent acquisition, operations, compliance, investigations, leadership programs, early career programs, and payroll. The Manager, Strategic Initiatives reports to the Director, HR Enablement, and serves as the engine room of the People Ops organization – quickly synthesizing data and context into compelling narratives and executive-friendly presentations/communications, with discretion and confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Management, Communications, Business Administration, Economics, Humanities, or related fields (relevant work experience is more relevant than major). MBA is not required, though a differentiator.
3–4+ years of experience in management consulting, strategic planning, and/or project management in large corporations (or other analogous experience with equivalent structured thinking, data analysis, and communication/storytelling)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience building frameworks, models, and strategic recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative data
Effective communicator who can translate data into clear insights for senior stakeholders
Storyteller who can craft structured narratives combining sometimes disparate datapoints and themes into compelling stories to spur action at the right moments
Solid project management basics (no certification required); can kick-off a cross-functional project, set up a project plan in excel or Asana, facilitate regular checkpoints, and follow-up with project stakeholders on outstanding tasks
Curiosity, growth mindset, and willingness to learn and experiment at speed

Nice To Haves

MBA is not required, though a differentiator.
Facilitation/training/teaching skills are not required, though a differentiator
HR/industry experience is not required, though a differentiator

Responsibilities

Build and sustain strong relationships with stakeholders across HR to align priorities and drive momentum on strategic initiatives and project
Partner to serve as a trusted advisor and central point of coordination for complex, multi-team initiatives, maintaining sound judgement and diplomacy
Use both contextual/relational data and measurable data (people metrics, budget $ figures, goal progress) to quickly craft clear & concise exec-facing presentations
Facilitate or co-facilitate senior-level meetings and working sessions (i.e. quarterly leadership team summits, bi-weekly alignment calls, etc.) with a focus on achieving actionable outcomes and decisions
Partner to continuously improve ways of working for the People Ops Leadership Team (comprised of ~12 senior leaders) with measurable and observable growth
Develop and maintain comprehensive project/initiative plans and documentation, including roadmaps, project plans, budget tracking, and risk assessments, where applicable
Champion change management principles, helping organizations navigate transitions associated with a culture of continuous change & transformation
Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the People Ops and broader HR organization