Strategic Business Planning Manager (Project Management) - Hybrid

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

11d•$115,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Work in alignment with senior leadership to ensure strategic business priorities are identified, prioritized, and executed. The role defines strategic planning processes and manages approved projects that are part of the strategic roadmap, tracking progress toward completion and business outcomes. It coordinates planning and execution across organizational groups and project teams, supports governance and leadership alignment, resolves escalated conflicts, and communicates strategic plans and progress to audiences throughout the organization. This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in the office at a hub location in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, or Denver, Colorado. The role requires moderate travel of 10 to 25% to attend strategic planning sessions. Relocation assistance is not provided. The position is generally eligible for an annual bonus at the company's discretion. Salary generally ranges from $115,000 to $125,000 annually; actual starting pay depends on qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation, and operational needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.
Eight years of strategic planning experience in a similar environment or in a planning or consultant role.
Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization to guide strategic planning fundamentals and plan execution.
Analytical and problem-solving skills for strategy and tactics planning and root-cause analysis.
Presentation skills to create and deliver information to a wide audience.
Familiarity with project management tools and lifecycles.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.
Legal authorization to work for the company in the United States without immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Insurance or financial services experience.
Supervisory or management experience.
Understanding of LEAN Six Sigma methodology.

Responsibilities

Define and establish strategic planning processes, plans, priorities, capabilities, and measures of success.
Manage approved projects that are part of the strategic roadmap and report progress toward successful completion and business outcomes using strategic dashboards or tracking mechanisms.
Manage the timing of inputs and outputs that drive strategic project execution.
Identify integrations across the organization that affect the group.
Coordinate with strategic planning contacts across the organization, including the PMO, to manage and execute a holistic project execution plan.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with supported groups and project teams.
Serve as an escalation point to resolve conflicts involving priorities, goals, strategies, resources, and key initiatives.
Create and deliver strategic presentations and storyboards tailored to specific audiences.
Establish open, consistent communication with all organizational levels.
Manage the defined governance process for project execution to ensure team and leadership alignment and approval of changes to strategic outcomes.

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility based on the Company Bonus Plan and individual performance, at the company's discretion.
Pension plan.
401(k) match.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Disability insurance.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Employee discounts.
Career training and development opportunities.
Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten paid holidays per year.
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, including wellness coaching and reward dollars.
Paid parental leave of 15 days per calendar year for eligible employees with at least one year of service.
Adoption assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Back-Up Care Program.
Paid time off for volunteer hours.
Employee matching gifts program.
Employee Resource Groups.
Inclusion and diversity programs.
Employee recognition program.
Referral bonus programs.