Transformation & Strategy Analyst

Guardian Alarm Company of Michigan Jobs•Southfield, MI

21h

About The Position

The Transformation & Strategy Analyst supports Guardian’s Transformation Management Office (TMO) by contributing to the execution of enterprise transformation initiatives and providing analytical insights that support strategic decision-making. This role operates at the intersection of strategy execution and performance analytics, ensuring that transformation initiatives are effectively implemented, measured, and aligned with organizational objectives. The Transformation & Strategy Analyst partners with business leaders and cross-functional teams to coordinate project execution, analyze operational and financial performance data, and support value realization efforts. This role helps translate strategic priorities into measurable outcomes through disciplined project support and data-driven analysis. Support and manage the execution of assigned enterprise transformation projects across the company, ensuring alignment with Guardian’s transformation roadmap. Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and task tracking in collaboration with project sponsors and stakeholders. Coordinate cross-functional project teams, ensuring clear ownership of deliverables and follow-through across impacted departments. Track project progress, risks, dependencies, and key deliverables, escalating issues as appropriate to the Director of Transformation Management. Analyze operational and financial performance data to assess initiative impact Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs tied to strategic goals and identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement Support the development of project charters, business cases, and value realization measures such as operational impact and ROI. Assist with stakeholder engagement and change management activities to support adoption of transformation initiatives. Contribute to the continuous improvement of Guardian’s project management methodologies, tools, templates, and governance practices. Participate in acquisition integration or operational transition initiatives as needed.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Working knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid).
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across functional teams and leadership levels.
Strong attention to detail, accountability, and problem-solving ability.
Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools (Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet, or equivalent).
Ability to build relationships, support alignment, and influence outcomes across teams.
Comfortable working in dynamic environments and contributing to enterprise-wide change efforts.
Bachelor’s degree in business management, economics or a related field or equivalent working experience required.
Comfortable working with data (Excel required; Power BI/Tableau a plus)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated experience supporting cross-functional initiatives, project delivery, or transformation work preferred.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification is not required but progress toward CAPM or PMP is strongly preferred.
Experience working with project reporting, governance, or structured execution frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support and manage the execution of assigned enterprise transformation projects across the company, ensuring alignment with Guardian’s transformation roadmap.
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and task tracking in collaboration with project sponsors and stakeholders.
Coordinate cross-functional project teams, ensuring clear ownership of deliverables and follow-through across impacted departments.
Track project progress, risks, dependencies, and key deliverables, escalating issues as appropriate to the Director of Transformation Management.
Analyze operational and financial performance data to assess initiative impact
Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs tied to strategic goals and identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
Support the development of project charters, business cases, and value realization measures such as operational impact and ROI.
Assist with stakeholder engagement and change management activities to support adoption of transformation initiatives.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of Guardian’s project management methodologies, tools, templates, and governance practices.
Participate in acquisition integration or operational transition initiatives as needed.