Transamerica

Strategic Business Planning Manager - Life Production Support (Hybrid)

Transamerica$104K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.
  • Eight years of strategic planning experience in a similar environment or in a planning/consultant role.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for strategy and tactics.
  • Proven presentation skills for diverse audiences.
  • Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
  • Proficiency in MS Office products.

Responsibilities

  • Define and establish strategic planning processes and metrics.
  • Develop and maintain the strategic roadmap and tracking mechanisms.
  • Manage inputs and outputs that influence project prioritization.
  • Identify cross-organizational integrations impacting the group.
  • Coordinate with strategic planning contacts to execute a comprehensive process.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with project teams.
  • Serve as the escalation point for conflicts regarding priorities and resources.

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Bonus for Eligible Employees
  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Disability Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Career Training & Development Opportunities
  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually
  • Ten paid holidays per year
  • Wellness program including coaching and rewards
  • Fifteen days of paid parental leave per year
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Back-Up Care Program
  • PTO for Volunteer Hours
  • Employee Matching Gifts Program
  • Employee Resource Groups and Diversity Programs
  • Employee Recognition and Referral Bonus Programs
Full Job Description
Job Family
Corporate Development, Strategy and Sustainability

Job Description Summary
Work in alignment with senior leadership to ensure strategic business priorities are identified, prioritized and executed.

Job Description

Responsibilities:
  • Define and establish strategic planning processes, plans, priorities, capabilities, measures of success, etc.
  • Develop and/or maintain strategic roadmap and assigned strategic dashboards/tracking mechanisms.
  • Manage the timing of inputs/outputs that drive strategic project prioritization.
  • Identify integrations across the organization that impact the group.
  • Coordinate with strategic planning contacts across the organization (including the PMO as a key stakeholder) to develop and execute a holistic strategic planning process.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with supported groups and project teams.
  • Serve as the escalation point to resolve conflicts on priorities, goals, strategies, resources and key initiatives.
  • Create and deliver strategic presentations, story boards, etc. tailored for specific audiences.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.
  • Eight 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 guide in strategic planning fundamentals and plan execution.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills to plan strategy, tactics and perform root cause analysis.
  • Presentation skills to create and deliver information to a wide audience.
  • Familiarity with project management tools, lifecycles, etc.
  • Proficiency using MS Office tools.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in a relevant field.
  • Insurance/financial services experience.
  • Supervisory/management experience.
  • Understanding of LEAN Six Sigma methodology.
  • Knowledge of CyberLife application
  • Understanding of ServiceNow 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 $104,000 - $120,000 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.


#LI-BD1

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

Disclaimer:
Beware of fake job offers!

We've been alerted to scammers impersonating Transamerica recruiters, particularly for remote positions. Please note:
  • We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront.
  • Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer-not through text or email.


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


About Transamerica

The Transamerica Corporation is an American holding company for various life insurance companies and investment firms operating primarily in the United States, offering life and supplemental health insurance, investments, and retirement services. The company has major offices located in Baltimore, Maryland; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Denver, Colorado; Norwood, Massachusetts; Exton, Pennsylvania; Harrison, New York; Johns Creek, Georgia; Plano, Texas; and St. Petersburg, Florida. Additional affiliated offices are located throughout the United States. In 1999, it became a subsidiary of Aegon, a European financial services company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. Transamerica funds the Transamerica Institute, a nonprofit foundation which comprises the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies and the Transamerica Center for Health Studies.
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