McLarens · 19 hours ago
Strategy & Operations Analyst
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expMcLarens is a premier independent global insurance services provider seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Strategy & Operations Analyst to support the CIO in driving strategic initiatives and improving operational effectiveness. This role involves coordinating strategic goals, assisting with IT budget planning, developing analytics dashboards, and collaborating with various departments to ensure effective governance and performance tracking.
Information TechnologyInsuranceInsurTechRisk Management
Responsibilities
Coordinate and monitor progress on the CIO’s strategic goals and initiatives across global IT teams
Support the development and maintenance of strategic roadmaps, scorecards, and IT operating rhythms
Assist with IT budget planning, quarterly reviews, financial tracking, and cost alignment to strategic priorities
Track IT headcount, organizational structure, and evolving role requirements
Develop dashboards, KPI reports, and data visualization tools to provide leadership with real-time insight into IT performance and priorities
Maintain priority tracking and reporting mechanisms across the IT strategy portfolio
Partner with HR, Finance, and other departments on staffing, compensation coding, cost centers, and operational governance
Serve as a liaison to strategic vendors and partners to support governance and performance tracking
Prepare internal communications, leadership updates, and executive-level presentation materials
Help organize and facilitate IT leadership meetings, workshops, and global town halls
Support cross-functional matrix updates, policy documentation, and key stakeholder coordination across regions
Take ownership of special projects and ad-hoc strategic initiatives from the CIO office
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information technology, Business, Finance, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in operations, planning, business analysis, PMO, or similar roles
Strong analytical capabilities, including advanced Excel proficiency
Exceptional organizational, communication, and coordination skills
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality
Self-starter who can work independently and collaborate effectively across functions and global teams
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project-tracking tools and data-visualization platforms is a plus
Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
Data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
Experience with project management or tracking tools (Jira, Smartsheet, etc.)
Ability to interpret financial reports, budgets, and operational metrics
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to create executive-ready presentations (PowerPoint)
Skilled in communicating complex information clearly and concisely
Strong stakeholder management across multiple levels of the organization
Strong project coordination and cross-functional collaboration abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and workflows
High level of organization, accuracy, and follow-through
Experience supporting leadership with planning and operational execution
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working across geographies and cultures
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
Growth mindset and willingness to take ownership of evolving responsibilities
Preferred
IT experience
Company
McLarens
McLarens is an insurance service company that provides loss adjustment, claims, and risk management services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.71BKey Investors
Lee Equity PartnersAltamont Capital Partners
2025-10-15Private Equity· $1.6B
2018-10-31Private Equity
2014-06-11Debt Financing· $107M
Leadership Team
Graham Smart
Chief Commercial Officer
Recent News
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