Strategy & Operations Delivery Lead

John Deere•Urbandale, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans. Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Urbandale Function: Product and Process Mgmt (CA) Title: Strategy & Operations Delivery Lead - 119208 Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position Your Responsibilities As Strategy & Operations Delivery Lead for the Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG) located in Urbandale, IA, you will:

Requirements

Excellent collaboration skills and ability to partner easily with a variety of working styles even in the presence of contention.
Demonstrated experience driving accountability, influencing without authority to drive results, building relationships, and establishing trust.
Demonstrated success translating strategic initiatives into actions, deliverables, and outcomes.
Proven results establishing and defending a business case and presenting in a concise, logical manner.
Ability to summarize complex topics into a clear and concise leadership summary.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to build strong and productive relationships and communicate clearly to audiences of all levels.
Ability to translate strategy into revenue and margin, along with a demonstrated aptitude for leading complex projects to positive results.
Knowledge of business policies, procedures, and Enterprise core processes with a particular focus on project and program management.
Proven experience facilitating distributed teams to align and organize on key issues.
Ability to maintain focus and deliver results despite competing priorities and last-minute requests.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of ISG technology solutions and the customer value created in the production systems they serve.
Ability to inspire and motivate others to produce their best work.
Demonstrated ability to seek out and use ideas, opinions, and insights from diverse sources.
Strategy development and execution skills – understand what is important, why it’s important, and able to have a strong point of view on how to improve it.
An inquisitive mind and aptitude for continuous learning.
Self-starter with a bias towards action.
Strong skills in leading people and teams through times of change.

Responsibilities

Lead development, communication, and reporting of ISG objectives and key results, driving alignment within ISG, Ag Engineering, Production Systems, and SaaS teams.
Oversee and report the outcome metrics for Tech Growth R&D related to Improving Tech Solutions and ensuring alignment with ISG and Enterprise counterparts.
Lead the tactical execution of the annual CEO Ops Review, working closely with the communications team and the ISG Chief of Staff to set content, ensure teams are prepped, and manage key milestones for delivery.
Provide strategic counsel to the ISG Chief of Staff and conduct research to inform thesis work on special strategic initiatives as required.
Work with Portfolio, Product Management, and Engineering teams in ISG and other business units to ensure opportunities are sufficiently defined, estimated, and supported by business case / ROI analysis.
Coordinate and manage bi-yearly reviews and updates to the ISG Product Roadmap, coordinating closely with the ISG Product Management leadership team.
Other special projects, as assigned.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Highly competitive base pay
Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
Adoption assistance
Employee Assistance Programs
Tuition assistance
Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
Charitable contribution match
Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
Vacation and Holiday Pay