Strategic Business Planning Specialist - Life Production Support (Hybrid

Strategic Planning Manager

Support management to ensure strategic business priorities are identified, prioritized, executed, and results measured.

Responsibilities:

• Update strategic planning templates and communications.
• Work with management to update strategic initiatives and assigned strategic dashboards/tracking mechanisms.
• Support strategic planning processes, priorities, capabilities, measures of success, etc. Includes cadence and timing of various inputs/outputs.
• Identify integrations and establish contacts across the organization to align efforts and plan implementation.
• Assist with escalated issues on priorities, goals, strategies, resources and key initiatives.
• Prepare presentations for delivery to specific audiences.
• Coordinate input from leaders across assigned business area to document holistic business cases including impacts and end to end needs with a focus on organizational readiness to drive successful outcomes.

Qualifications:

• 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, life cycles, etc.
• Proficiency using MS Office tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Insurance/financial services experience
• Knowledge of LEAN Six Sigma methodology
• Knowledge of Life Portal applications
• Understanding of Service Now and/or other ticketing systems

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid office environment: 3 days in office (Cedar Rapids, IA or Denver, CO)
• Occasional travel to attend strategic planning sessions (less than 10%)

Compensation:

• The Salary for this position generally ranges between $64,000 - $72,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
• Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.

What We Offer:

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation 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

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits:

• 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

Inclusion & Diversity:

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

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