Business Planning Manager

## Strategic Business Planning Manager - Life Production Support (Hybrid)Applylocations: Cedar Rapids, Iowa: Denver, Coloradotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R20062055**Job Family**Corporate Development, Strategy and Sustainability**About Us**At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.**Who We Are**We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them.We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.**What We Do**Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.\* For more information, visit transamerica.com.**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 EmployeesBenefits Package* Pension Plan* 401k Match* Employee Stock Purchase Plan* Tuition Reimbursement* Disability Insurance* Medical Insurance* Dental Insurance* Vision Insurance* Employee Discounts* Career Training & Development OpportunitiesHealth 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr