Strategic Business Planning Analyst

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Support management to ensure strategic business priorities are identified, prioritized, executed and results measured. Maintain the strategic roadmap and business intake project portfolios.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.
Five years of strategic planning experience in a similar environment or in a planning/consultant role.
Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization to influence others towards strategic goals.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to plan strategy, tactics and perform root-cause analysis.
Familiarity with project management tools, lifecycles, etc.
Proficiency using MS Office tools.

Nice To Haves

Insurance/financial services experience.
Knowledge of LEAN Six Sigma methodology.

Responsibilities

Develop and update strategic planning templates and communications.
Update strategic roadmap & assigned strategic dashboards/tracking mechanisms.
Define strategic planning processes, priorities, capabilities, measures of success, etc. Includes cadence and timing of various inputs/outputs; coordinate development of this process with the PMO and other functional leads.
Coordinate with peers across the organization (including the PMO as a key stakeholder) to develop and execute a holistic strategic planning process.
Identify integrations and establish contacts across the organization to align efforts and plan implementation.
Assist with escalated issues on priorities, goals, strategies, resources and key initiatives.
Prepare presentations for delivery to specific audiences.