Strategic Initiatives Delivery Leader, US Financial

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We are seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to join our team as a Strategic Initiatives Delivery Leader. In this role, your primary objective will be to work alongside the US Managing Director, Financial and Retirement Service to prioritize growth initiatives by efficiently handling operational matters. You will serve as the crucial link between the Managing Director’s various constituents ensuring complex issues are delegated to you for resolution: GBS Executive Committee, functional leadership, & Practice leadership.

Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing processes, executing strategic initiatives, and fostering maximum organizational efficiency.

This role will ideally be based out of our global headquarters in Rolling Meadows, IL; remote candidates with the ability to travel, may also be considered.

With a primary focus on identifying opportunity areas, developing and communicating management information, and launching performance‑driving initiatives, incumbent(s) will play a critical role in developing ongoing deliverables for the Executive Committee and driving strategic initiatives.

• Assist the Managing Director in prioritizing growth objectives by assuming responsibility for non‑growth matters that can impede progress
• Act as the conduit between GBS Executive Committee, functional leadership, & Practice leadership and the Managing Director, facilitating effective communication and delegation of intricate issues
• Collaborate closely with the Managing Director to execute initiatives outlined in the Growth Plan and drive strategic growth initiatives
• Serve as the liaison between staff, executives, senior leaders, and the Managing Director, providing updates, proposals, and strategic planning to support growth objectives
• Hold the Managing Director accountable for meeting timelines and achieving desired outcomes for growth initiatives
• Collaborate closely with COO US Financial to oversee daily operations through collaboration with senior management and department leaders, ensuring alignment with growth priorities
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with all employees to foster increased efficiency, responsiveness, and a growth‑oriented culture
• Assist in formulating innovative operational strategies and contribute to special projects alongside the Managing Director and executives, with a focus on driving growth
• Partner with Managing Director to ensure progress is measured and success is achieved for the highest priority efforts across the GGB‑US division
• Partner closely with functional and operational leaders to ensure all key priority projects are executed seamlessly to drive the required change to deliver business results
• Develop a process to improve our understanding of what projects are getting started so decisions can be made around the impact of changes being made and the broader scope of GBS‑US priorities now (and into the future)
• Partner with Managing Director to ensure strategic messaging is delivered and aligned consistently within and across all communication channels to employees at all levels of the organization
• Provide strategic delivery support on key leadership events and meetings including, but not limited to GBS Divisional and Practice‑level meetings, Awards Meetings, Town Hall Presentations, etc.
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