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Transamerica · 13 hours ago

Strategic Business Planning Specialist - Hybrid

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$62K/yr - $75K/yr

2+ years exp

Transamerica is a financial services company committed to helping individuals live their best lives through innovative solutions. The Strategic Business Planning Specialist will support management in identifying and executing strategic business priorities while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance projects and processes.

Financial ServicesImpact InvestingInsurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist with business case development through the collaboration with key stakeholders to articulate business needs in project terms

Perform a critical business analysis during project execution by:

Leading / creating business requirements

Completing current state and future state process flows

Providing input for processes, training , communication

Developing UAT test strategy plan

Developing and facilitating the execution of UAT test scripts

Coordinating with QA/IT partners

Monitoring and ensuring the resolution of defects through warranty period

Develop and update strategic planning templates and communications

Update assigned strategic dashboards/tracking mechanisms

Coordinate with peers across the organization to continuously improve processes, documentation, communication, etc

Network with colleagues across business and technology to enhance business knowledge

Assist with escalated issues on priorities, goals, strategies, resources and key initiatives

Prepare presentations for delivery to specific audiences

Qualification

Strategic planningBusiness analysisProject management toolsMS Office proficiencyLEAN Six SigmaAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

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, lifecycles, etc

Proficiency using MS Office tools

Preferred

Insurance/financial services experience

Knowledge of LEAN Six Sigma methodology

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Bonus for Eligible Employees

Pension Plan

401k Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Discounts

Career Training & Development Opportunities

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

Company

Transamerica

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Transamerica is a private holding company that provides services for various life insurance companies and investment firms. It is a sub-organization of Aegon.

Founded in 1904

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA

5001-10000 employees