Strategy & Planning Advisor - Global Operations

TransUnion • Chicago, IL

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Operations Strategy & Planning team partners directly with the COO and Global Operations Leadership Team to set strategic direction, enable growth, and drive execution across TransUnion’s global operating footprint. The team supports enterprise level priorities including long range planning, governance, executive and board materials, and Global Operations M&A strategy and integration, helping ensure operational excellence as the business scales. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

Requirements

• Strategy and operating model experience (3–4+ years)
• Experience in strategy, business planning, business case development, or consulting environments to support enterprise‑level decision‑making and long‑range planning across complex organizations.
• M&A and integration experience
• Hands‑on experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including operational due diligence and integration execution, to ensure continuity and value creation during periods of change.
• Executive communication and storytelling
• Proven ability to synthesize complex analysis into clear, executive‑level presentations and narratives that influence senior leaders and boards.
• Cross‑functional program and project management
• Experience managing multiple workstreams across diverse stakeholders, navigating ambiguity, and delivering outcomes in fast‑moving, global environments.
• Advanced presentation tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Think-Cell, Google Slides) for executive and board‑level materials
• Data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, BI outputs) to assess operational performance and inform strategic insights
• Program and project management methodologies to structure complex initiatives and integration activities

Nice To Haves

• Financial services, technology, or SaaS experience (preferred)
• Management consulting or structured problem‑solving environments
• Global operating models or highly matrixed organizations
• Use of AI or emerging technologies to improve analysis, planning, or operational efficiency
• Change management and stakeholder communications during transformation initiatives
• Direct support of C‑suite or executive leadership teams

Responsibilities

• Drive Global Operations strategy execution by supporting strategic planning, growth initiatives, and priority projects aligned to the COO and Global Operations Leadership Team’s objectives.
• Lead and support M&A integration from a Global Operations perspective, including operational due diligence, Day 1 readiness, and post‑close integration across acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Execute and evolve Global Operations M&A playbooks, frameworks, and integration methodologies to enable disciplined, repeatable execution.
• Develop executive‑ready materials for board, investor, and senior leadership audiences, synthesizing complex analysis into clear, compelling insights.
• Coordinate cross‑functional initiatives by partnering closely with Technology, Finance, Legal, HR, GTM, Corporate Development, and Operations leaders to mitigate risk and protect enterprise value.
• Support Global Operations three‑year planning and governance activities within the enterprise strategic planning cycle, including performance reviews, macro‑trend analysis, prioritization, and initiative tracking.
• Analyze operational performance and trends, using data and qualitative insights to inform decision‑making and recommend actions to leadership.
• Serve as a trusted thought partner to senior leaders, demonstrating sound judgment, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to operate independently across multiple workstreams.

Benefits

• Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options.
• Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans.
• Tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA accounts
• Company‑paid basic life and AD&D
• Optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Legal plan
• Pet insurance
• Travel accident coverage
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility planning coverage
• Caregiver support
• Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match
• Complimentary Care@Work membership
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Financial wellness resources
• Career coaching
• Optional long‑term care insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees
• Up to 12 paid holidays per year
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts
• Charitable gift matching
• Paid volunteer time off
• Corporate volunteer events
• 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well‑being programs
• Guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed