Sr. Director, Strategic Initiatives (Benefits) - National Accounts Services

ADP • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

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About The Position

ADP is hiring a Sr. Director of Strategic Initiatives (Benefits) within our National Accounts Services organization. Do you love satisfying and exceeding client expectations? Is collaborating and leading by influence a passion? Are you someone who constantly pays attention to detail? Are you excellent at leading multiple projects? Well, this may be the role for you. Ready to make your mark? In this Sr. Director Strategic Initiatives (Benefits) role, you will drive valuable business development by using your strong leadership and problem-solving skills to assist with the Strategy and Operations of the National Accounts Benefits Services division. You will play an integral role in driving the business strategy for NAS Benefits, including identification and execution of growth and productivity improvement initiatives. You will work closely with key internal stakeholders and leaders to identify risks in proposals, build consensus and explain difficult information. You will be an external thought leader that can influence the strategy to address internal or external business and regulatory issues, proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact management and direction of the business. As the Sr. Director, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the VP of Benefits and peers as well as functional partners (e.g., HR, Legal, Finance, Sales, Product), and working together, you will identify, develop, and drive long-term strategies based on fact-based analyses, competitive and market dynamics, focusing both on growth and operational improvement opportunities. Integrity, resilience, positivity, client focus and attention to detail are must-haves in this job. You will experience a steady cadence of opportunities to interact with your peers, the multiple facets of the Benefits business, its functional partners and end user clients. Advance your career in a fun and friendly environment - all while gaining serious credibility as part of a dedicated Service team in a stable and highly respected tech company. Ready to #MakeYourMark? now!

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience supporting strategic initiatives, preferably in a matrixed environment.
• 7-10+ years of prior work experience in leadership, preferably with a communication, strategy, service, or analysis background.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with all levels.
• Strong business acumen and proven track record with the ability to build strong relationships.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work across organizations with limited supervision.
• Good analytical skills and ability to produce high quality and volume at a fast pace.
• Ability to work with different time zones, different cultures and different geographies and with all levels of leadership.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or Advanced Degree.
• Benefits experience is a plus.
• Leader of Leader experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Proven project management skills/ability to direct and manage multiple projects.
• Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Will serve as a member of the Benefits SLT (Senior Leadership Team)
• Lead and implement various strategic planning processes across the Benefits organization.
• Utilize fact-based analyses, competitive and market dynamics to identify and execute upon growth and operational improvement opportunities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the VP of Benefits and peers as well as functional partners.
• Collaborate with SLT members to determine and prioritize business strategies as well as determine ways to track and measure results.
• Lead a team of Project/Program Managers as well as drive execution of strategic initiatives in a matrixed organization.
• Drive partnerships as they relate to growth.
• Identify and help solve core problems or opportunities within business processes.
• Provide support and oversight and/or leadership for special projects and business initiatives from ideation to implementation.
• Create presentations and business proposals.
• Assist with budget and financial responsibilities related to projects.
• Provide tactical support to implement ideas.
• Deepen Relationships Across the ADP Family.
• Collaborate Daily.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Matched Retirement Savings
• Wellness Program
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Charitable Contribution Match
• Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
• Paid Volunteer Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services