Gallagher Bassett · 1 week ago
VP, Strategic Planning & Initiatives
Rolling Meadows, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$122K/yr - $238K/yr
8+ years expGallagher Bassett is a premier provider of global claims services dedicated to exceptional customer service. The VP of Strategic Planning & Initiatives will assist in prioritizing, analyzing, executing, and capturing value associated with business needs, while building and growing the Strategic Initiatives team to implement lasting change across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Partner with the CEO in setting the strategic roadmap for GB North America
Establish dominant strategic initiatives and projections for GB NA’s 5-year and annual planning cycle
Assist in the definition of Dominant Priorities, inclusive of responsibilities, timelines and expected value
Establish governance of Dominant Priorities to ensure timely execution and value delivery
Understand GB North America’s strategy and Dominant Priorities to help define and evaluate potential projects
Maintain roster of potential projects and evaluate relative effort/value to the organization
Manage and nimbly re-prioritize own and team’s efforts based on emergent business needs
Assist team members in defining project scope to clearly understand business needs, areas for analysis / investigation and expected value of efforts
Assist team members in defining approach / workplans and ensure resource commitments from the business to ensure initiative success and execution
Identify and establish pragmatic solutions to obstacles encountered throughout business
Support CEO and Finance leaders to shape budget and forecast expectations related to key initiatives
Attract and develop exceptional problem solvers to serve as 'leadership lab' for the business
Partner with the business in establishing development plans and transitions into dedicated staff/line roles
Qualification
Required
Requires a University Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 8 years prior relevant experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
10+ years of experience in strategy, corporate development, or business transformation
3+ years at a top-tier consultancy (McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Strategy&, Kearney) highly preferred
Proven success leading strategic initiatives
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills with a data-driven mindset
Confident communicator and influencer, capable of navigating complex stakeholder environments
Experience in a global, matrixed organization with the ability to lead without formal authority
Willingness to travel up to 15%
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program
And more...
Company
Gallagher Bassett
About Gallagher Bassett: We are the leading provider of claims and risk management services, helping people and companies prevent, manage and overcome the impact of risk.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Hessling
Chief Executive Officer- North America
Scott Hudson
President and CEO
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