Senior Director Strategic Business Planning

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•$181,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead a function accountable for advancing strategic execution within operations, ensuring initiatives are thoughtfully designed, appropriately scoped, and delivered with measurable business value in alignment with long-term operational objectives. Partner on project planning across strategic planning office, technology, and cross-functional teams to ensure outcomes, deliverables, and execution strategies remain aligned with enterprise priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
Twelve years of experience in a corporate environment with roles requiring problem-solving and strategic execution
Experience in project management or business operations
Leadership experience with responsibility for guiding teams and initiatives
Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to distill complex information into clear, actionable content for diverse audiences
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Experience managing large-scale events and initiatives across multiple business lines
Familiarity with financial services industry and strategic asset businesses

Responsibilities

Build and scale a team responsible for driving project execution, advancing process optimization, and embedding strategic discipline within operations
Evaluate project scope, design, and business cases to ensure alignment with operational strategy and value realization
Translate enterprise and strategic planning priorities into clear operational execution frameworks
Ensure automation and technology investments are preceded by proper process redesign, avoiding optimization of broken processes
Facilitate and manage cross-functional strategic initiatives that impact multiple business lines.
Manage interdependencies and critical milestones, ensuring alignment across initiatives.
Resolve issues that arise during planning and execution of high-impact meetings and projects.
Define and direct communications to leaders and teams across the organization.
Champion organizational change and promote a culture of transparency, accountability, inclusivity, and collaboration.
May delegate tasks to partners across the organization to ensure completion of deliverables.
May perform work similar to direct reports during high-volume periods.