Strategic Business Planning Specialist - Hybrid

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Business Planning Specialist will support management to ensure strategic business priorities are identified, prioritized, executed and results measured. Collaborate with key stakeholders for the successful discovery and execution of enhancements and projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a business field or equivalent experience
Two 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
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Insurance/financial services experience
Knowledge of LEAN Six Sigma methodology

Responsibilities

Assist with business case development through the collaboration with key stakeholders to articulate business needs in project terms
Perform a critical business analysis during project execution by: Leading / creating business requirements Completing current state and future state process flows Providing input for processes, training , communication Developing UAT test strategy plan Developing and facilitating the execution of UAT test scripts Coordinating with QA/IT partners Monitoring and ensuring the resolution of defects through warranty period
Develop and update strategic planning templates and communications.
Update assigned strategic dashboards/tracking mechanisms.
Coordinate with peers across the organization to continuously improve processes, documentation, communication, etc.
Network with colleagues across business and technology to enhance business knowledge
Assist with escalated issues on priorities, goals, strategies, resources and key initiatives.
Prepare presentations for delivery to specific audiences.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs