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Houston, TX

Manager Strategic Initiatives

Houston, TX

Parisian-Buckridge

Houston, TX

Manager Strategic Initiatives

Support the implementation of strategic priorities by
Working closely with the Senior Manager to support primarily the Roynat Capital Sales teams and Client Services Group in supporting the onboarding of new employees
Assisting Roynat’s leaders with various business initiatives, such as onboarding of new employees, functional training and other sales force effectiveness initiatives
Coordinates the recruitment and engagement of co-op students (in conjunction with Shared Services) as well as arranging for temporary agency hires
Performs related duties as assigned
Lead and manage the ongoing assessment, support and execution and results for key departmental projects/initiatives by
Leading and contributing to various projects and building new programs which support the ongoing development of Roynat and Specialized Financial Services employees

San Francisco, CA

Manager, Strategic Initiatives

San Francisco, CA

Terry Group

San Francisco, CA

Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Developing, executing and providing input into TD’s P2P strategy roadmap and help develop solutions and/or provide recommendations
Perform research and analysis to support the development of content, senior management speeches and presentations, and other initiatives
Perform payment process and system analyses and propose and manage change initiatives to impact overall business performance
Provide key updates to the Head of and Senior Manager on the status of the projects including any issues or opportunities
Support development of both short and long-term KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to deepen financial planning into the businesses
Create concise, compelling written documents (presentations or otherwise) to present initiative analysis to management
Providing professional project management support, helping to plan out key milestones and roll outs of initiatives

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Detroit, MI

Senior Audit Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Detroit, MI

Gislason Group

present

Detroit, MI

Senior Audit Manager, Strategic Initiatives

present

Support continual focus on maintaining a high performing work team consistent with a “strong” audit function through coaching and interaction with staff
Support the culture within CAD as it continues to evolve, while demonstrating alignment of messaging and actions to staff and clients
Be and be seen as a knowledge “go to” person in business, client and audit technical matters keeping current on new thinking/practices
Efficiently define and execute projects as may be assigned supporting the Division and/or leading to a client-based report
Provide oversight to staff where assigned during the execution of audits ensuring that conduct is professional and consistent with professional standards
Develop and maintain strong working relations with key clients at the senior management levels
Continually advance the professional practice

Education Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Hofstra University

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Skills Skills

Strong accuracy and detail orientation and with an understanding of the importance of delivering excellent ‘client service’
Strong ability to anticipate and plan for issues and develop appropriate strategies as necessary
Ability to manage a large number of simultaneous projects and provide visibility into status, both for individual projects and broadly across areas of change, to illustrate progress toward organizational goals
Ability to summarize complex business problems and detailed analysis with clarity and brevity
Strong planning, time management and organizational skills; ability to multi-task across many projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and impeccable business judgment
Thorough knowledge of the financial services marketplace with an understanding of the full-service brokerage and Scotiabank’s competitive positioning within those markets
Highly developed relationship management skills to effectively manage relationships across multiple levels of the organization and across lines of business Self-driven, results-oriented and an ability to work under pressure
Strong communication & presentation skills: ability to clearly communicate to internal teams and present to senior management
Very strong business acumen - experience managing strategic projects, ability to understand big picture

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Manager, Strategic Initiatives & Integration Resume Examples & Samples

Five to eight years of relevant experience in strategy development and/or business analysis, in either corporate or professional services contexts
Firm understanding of statistics, economics, and pricing-related concepts
Demonstrated strategic and creative thinking ability
Demonstrated strong leadership and partnering skills
Highly effective at leading by influence rather than direct reporting relationships
Proven ability to develop complex financial analyses and pro forma models
Demonstrated ability to champion projects from conceptualization to implementation
Proven experience in pricing or related field
Bachelor’s degree in quantitative or business-related discipline or equivalent

Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Developing, executing and providing input into TD’s P2P strategy roadmap and help develop solutions and/or provide recommendations
Identifying opportunities for innovation in TD's money movement strategy by developing compelling business cases for product enhancements, new capabilities and disruption based on analysis and insight
Producing intelligence and interpretation for helping solve complex emerging payments decisions and trends
Accountable for recommending changes and influencing direction based on product data, customer analytics and future industry trends
Maximizing the profit / P&L of our products and services
Acquiring new-to-bank customers and franchising TDBG customers
Developing new revenue sources for future growth
Driving operational excellence across our businessManaging and developing team members
Strong business and financial acumen and a deep comfort operating in a fast paced evolving white space
Extensive business casing and initiative delivery experience leading large-scale projects and multiple initiatives in parallel
Experience in driving change, understanding the digital landscape, knowledge of mobile payments industry, and knowledge of TD mobile payments products
History of driving change based on knowledge of internal TD processes
Passion and understanding of the digital space
Demonstrated ability to define key metrics, manage critical documents, and deliver based on tight timelines
Proven ability to partner with multiple internal stakeholders in order to execute on mandate
Ability to communicate across all levels within the organization
Ability to follow and track industry trends and incorporate relevant information within product management documents
Conceptual thinking & problem solving skills – the ability to build structure and strategic insight around a business issue (customer, market, competitor, financial etc.)
Interpersonal skills – track record of building strong relationships with internal/external stakeholders, while developing others
Robust problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess root causes and develop innovative solutions
Ability to prioritize and multitask, working both independently and within a team environment
Demonstrated leadership skills with a superior ability to make things happen through the use of impact and influencing skills
Familiarity with enterprise architecture and systems would be a strong asset
Strong leadership skills in developing talent and building strong teams
Education: Post-graduate accreditation (MBA or similar preferred)
Prior experience in the payments industry
Product and P&L management experience an asset
Knowledge of mobile trends, apps, social media and messaging is an asset

Manager Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Support the implementation of strategic priorities by
Working closely with the Senior Manager to support primarily the Roynat Capital Sales teams and Client Services Group in supporting the onboarding of new employees
Assisting Roynat’s leaders with various business initiatives, such as onboarding of new employees, functional training and other sales force effectiveness initiatives
Coordinates the recruitment and engagement of co-op students (in conjunction with Shared Services) as well as arranging for temporary agency hires
Coordinates other training programs & support their delivery as required, example: Credit Fundamentals, Sales Excellence and the Real Deal, etc
Lead and manage the ongoing assessment, support and execution and results for key departmental projects/initiatives by
Leading and contributing to various projects and building new programs which support the ongoing development of Roynat and Specialized Financial Services employees
Execute strong project management principles to ensure key milestones are met and deliverables meet timelines. Work within budgets and prepare project plans for execution & implementation for key projects
Coordinate resources and liaise with other Groups and Departments to ensure assigned projects are completed in scope, on time and within any established budget
Provide ongoing and timely status reports on project progress, proactively identifying any issues or obstacles and providing recommendations for dealing with same
Problem-solve and escalate issues as required
Work closely with Senior Manager, Sales Force Effectiveness to develop, implement, maintain and administer employee training programs for Roynat Capital
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with applicable Bank partners, encouraging the sharing of resources and knowledge, and leveraging Bank systems and processes when relevant or beneficial
Perform related duties as assigned
Manage measurement, evaluation, metrics and reporting
Support the implementation for the evaluation and measurement of key programs and initiatives by conducting surveys, focus groups and direct calls to the field. Compile feedback and review with the Manager on ways to continuously improve current programs and initiatives
Develop a dashboard for managing evaluation of key programs
Work collaboratively as a team and with key partners
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with partners across Roynat, Specialized Financial Services and the Bank with other business lines and support functions, encouraging the sharing of resources and knowledge, and leveraging systems and processes when relevant or beneficial
Provide effective support with peers on various projects/initiatives that might be outside of sales force effectiveness, such as marketing, communications and operations as required
Minimum five (5) years in banking or financial services, with a focus on sales support, training and client experience
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills that facilitate a positive and effective team environment at all levels of the organization
University degree is required
Strong analytical, creative problem-solving and sound decision-making skills
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills (including written, verbal and listening) and people skills
Very strong organization skills to complete and/or manage the varied tasks/assignments in an efficient and timely manner
Working knowledge of Project Management skills and practices, by way of formal training or equivalent in working experience, is preferred
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PPT, Excel, Word)
Strong negotiating, influencing and communication skills (written and oral) to influence all levels of the organization
Bilingualism (English/French)
Experience working with a national sales team
Understanding of Commercial Banking, Roynat Capital and Specialized Financial Services

Manager, Strategic Initiatives & Development Resume Examples & Samples

Undergraduate University/MBA
Ability to source & co-ordinate multi-functional teams
Strong financial modeling and framework methodology and development skills
Project and initiative management skills and experience
Strong Microsoft Office skills: Word, Excel, Power Point
Understanding of third-party vendor/partner capabilities
Demonstrated ability to lead complex and or start-up projects with a proven track record to deliver
Breakthrough Thinking / Analytical Thinking / Conceptual Thinking / Strategic thinking
Teamwork and Co-operation
Adaptable and able to deal with ambiguity
Excellent relationship building and collaborator combined with ability to impact and influence
Ability to build strong and effective partnerships with stakeholders
Strong communication/presentation skills- written and oral
Strong problem solving capabilities
The position requires 0-25% Travel Time
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Manager Strategic Initiatives Measurement Resume Examples & Samples

Measure and analyze a broad and diverse set of initiatives as part of the Credit Card strategic growth plan
Producing analysis and reporting across product launch, product enhancements, acquisition and lifecycle, channel performance, process improvements initiatives
Supporting the development of key performance indicators as well as detailed P&L for each initiative
Acting as a subject matter expert with respect to measurement of initiatives
Assist in designing new and effective ways to measure initiatives
Researching and presenting ideas to help in the development of frameworks and approaches to improving measurement capabilities
Collaborating with stakeholders in Business Analytics, Product Development, Acquisition & Engagement and Finance teams to develop the methodology to track the diverse set of initiatives and report findings and future outlook/projections to Senior Management in Credit Cards
Ensure timely delivery of initiative measurement on an ongoing basis
Managing multiple priorities concurrently
Managing a clear and organized calendar of deliverables
Supporting the Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Measurement in refining and prioritizing work requests around the agreed upon calendar of deliverables
Support the development of tracking infrastructure
Assisting the creation of a robust analytical infrastructure including but not limited to databases, segmentation and models as well as MIS
Managing a continuous improvement cycle for efficient and effective measurement
Continuously acquiring and enhancing knowledge of business/product strategies, competitive practices, market insights, risk management and other policies, technical processes and advanced analytical tools/methodologies in order to best provide business solutions to all key constituents
3+ years analytical experience required
2+ years experience in programming, application development and/or data warehousing
Must be proficient with MS Office, SAS, SQL and reporting tools
Experience accessing, compiling and analyzing large volume data into usable information utilizing SAS and SQL server database programming
Proficient in the use of excel and power point
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
Strong prioritizing, planning, analytical, presentation and project management skills
2+ years experience in Credit Cards
2+ years experience in Database Analytics, P&L/business case development
SAS programming expertise - SAS Institute Certification is highly desired
Excel programming and Microsoft Access skills including queries, forms, reports and macros

Manager Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Leading strategic priorities in collaboration with the senior management team
Identifying macro trends across the business line and conduct ongoing analyses to identify weaknesses, gaps and opportunities for innovation, diversification, business and revenue growth
Leading the development of a robust fact base to support the development of strategic priorities and initiatives
Developing the calendaring of all planning steps including strategy planning and business planning in collaboration with business partners
Leading research on key areas of opportunity for the division in line with Scotiabank strategic priorities
Manage the execution and results for key departmental projects by
Organizing and facilitating the development of a structured, detailed and disciplined project plan based on a good understanding of the impact on the business and key support functions
Developing business case proposals and securing management approval for such cases
Managing the delivery, execution and consideration of all key aspects of the project including planning, scheduling, resourcing, risk assessment, cost/benefit analyses, time/cost estimates, tracking budgets/costs, and a review of project work
Establishing and maintaining relationships with outside consultants where the expertise does not exist within the organization
Influencing and negotiating with project participants, senior management and all other stakeholders to maintain support, negotiate priorities and ensure the project stays on track
Tracking, monitoring and communicating the progress of initiatives against defined project milestones to ensure progress versus expectations
Lead the ongoing assessment and support of strategic projects and initiatives by
Reviewing communication and training strategies/materials, ensuring they align with established processes
Maintaining a thorough understanding of the competitive best practices and emerging trends around strategies and tactics and ensuring strategic initiatives continue to be competitive and support the business lines objectives
4-5 years of financial services and management experience required
Knowledge of project and portfolio management concepts, techniques and tools
Strong organizational skills to coordinate and prioritize a number of concurrent projects
Excellent visionary, planning and analytical skills
Ability to take calculated, enterprising risks supported by clear rationale (e.g. industry trends, competitive research, and positive cost benefit analysis)
Strong negotiating, influencing and communication skills (written and oral) to influence all levels of the organization through the presentation of insight based on sound investigation experiences

Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Build for the future by providing leadership, attracting, motivating, retaining a highly diverse and qualified team of individuals
Business leadership of the end to end project cycle including analysis, documentation and testing of credit risk, market risk, P&L, and risk reporting initiatives
Delivery of multiple concurrent project mandates affecting the end to end risk pipeline
Delivering initiatives in a highly matrixed project and functional environment. Execution within budget, timelines and other project commitments
Provides oversight and direction on business decisions for the business work stream leads
Identifying assumptions, constraints, dependencies, and risks, developing and executing plans for their mitigation as possible and appropriate
Executing against project timelines to deliver agreed upon deliverables within approved budget
Working to ensure alignment between strategic management goals and day-to-day operational functions
Mitigation and/or remediation of program risks and impacts
Developing and executing communication and change management plans for key stakeholders
Assesses business needs; identifies opportunities for standardization and optimization and works with business to accomplish process reengineering
Identification and execution of activities designed to socialize the integration of these new processes into CMRM through the practices of Organizational Change Management

Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Understanding our clients' business, legal, and regulatory requirements
Anticipating emerging issues and providing flexible responses based on experience
Providing advice that protects the Bank's reputation and mitigates legal risk
Accountable for the process and project deliverables for strategic initiatives
Plan, manage and deliver distinct initiatives through all specific phases, in alignment with business strategies. Provide direction, status updates and on-going communications to teams(s) while partnering and engaging correct levels of support within the business (including Project Sponsor, Project Owner, & Executive stakeholders), Technology Resources, and Vendors
Proactively identifies and tracks project risk and develops mitigation plans to manage risk (i.e., risk related to technology, change management, procurement, business process management, requirements management)
Creates detailed project status reports and presents key highlights and related implications for business partners & leaders
Create and implement change management strategies to maximize employee adoption and usage and minimize resistance
Contributes to the identification of critical business issues, areas of improvement, and to the establishment of solutions/plans to resolve issues through process mapping
Participating fully as a member of the team and lead/contribute to projects that drive efficiency across the department
Proactively work with team members to ensure assigned tasks are managed on a timely basis while prioritizing and managing own workflow to ensure quality and efficiency (i.e. meet deadlines; be flexible in adjusting to changing work priorities)
Contribute to identifying opportunities, issues and actions that need to be addressed and assist in the resolution
Analyze and interpret information; provide recommendations
Ensuring satisfactory resolution of enquiries and taking ownership of coordinating responses with others as necessary
Be an active participant in coordinating department activities and events
Keeping others in the immediate team informed and up-to-date about the status/progress of projects, and all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
Participate fully as a member of the larger team and contribute to a positive work environment

Senior Audit Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Proactively identify changing strategies, tactics, risks and initiatives continuously following the appropriate audit and investigative services with the appropriate focus
Providing fair and balanced insights into current, emerging and potential issues, trends and opportunities that will enhance efficiency and effectiveness of management and the enabling control processes
Drive positive change in the Enterprise based upon high quality work, thoughtful in its preparation and direction
Leading a workforce that is knowledgeable about our business and specialized within their audit field, understanding the external market, thinking about the efficiency and effectiveness of management and control processes, being seen as highly credible and using their ingenuity to add value
Continually advance the professional practice
Meet with key client management periodically to identify changing tactics, initiatives and consider and advise in the implications for the nature and intended timing of audit plans and procedures
Execute audits in full recognition of the risks of the client group which encompass the inherent risks, control risks and internal/external environment and regulatory risks. This may encompass individual audits and broad “end to end” audits of Enterprise level functions/processes
Provide input to the Director and Assistant Chief Auditor in the development of an annual audit plan which is well aligned to client strategies and tactical and Enterprise appropriate areas of focus based upon the business and operating risks of the unit. A measure of success is that the plan is supported by the Assistant Chief Auditor, Chief Auditor and Audit Committee
Support the Director in the development of audit reports which provide a fair and balanced assessment of management and control processes based upon critical assessment of the effectiveness of management and internal control processes. Such reports will be clear, concise and timely in their delivery, being seen by readers to be an objective assessment of management/control processes
Support the Director in the development and review with clients of periodic summary reports, providing insights which relay information and learnings from audit and other Division information resources, related communications, market insights and research and regulatory learnings which will assist client groups in evaluating their strategies, tactics and risks and providing a basis to adjust where appropriate
Support the Director in the development of specific and, where appropriate, broad communications which identify, revenue and cost management opportunities for business units/groups which will assist in achieving their business goals including profitability
Demonstrate good judgment within assigned audit engagements. Support the Director in critically evaluating client business strategies, policy and standards providing meaningful insights based upon knowledge and research which will continue to improve the Enterprise management and control processes
Develop and maintain strong working relations with key clients at the senior management levels
Provide timely and insightful support to Directors, Assistant Chief Auditors and Chief Auditor in the preparations of Audit Committee reports including state of current management activities, potential and emerging issues, and areas of potential focus
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with managers in corporate areas that offer valuable interaction exchange opportunities that can enhance audit execution and alignment with their strategies/tactics
Maintain a good level of knowledge of the industry of the client group, the regulatory and broad economic environment availing the client of the knowledge in the development of their strategic and tactical plans and operations
Ensure that audits for which the role is responsible are conducted effectively and efficiently to the high standards set out by the Division, outcomes of which are confirmed through the Division’s Quality Assurance Program and/or regulatory examination results
Ensure that the work of subordinates is well executed in accordance with the standards set out by the Division and that their judgments are sound, well documented and repeatable
Provide oversight to staff where assigned during the execution of audits ensuring that conduct is professional and consistent with professional standards
Ensure that the audit work and that of supervised staff is conducted with integrity and objectivity
Ensure open and effective lines of communication are maintained with the client management/representatives throughout the audit process from initial planning to report distribution and follow-up. Clients should feel engaged, well informed and satisfied that their views of risk have been considered. Clients should not be “surprised”
Efficiently define and execute projects as may be assigned supporting the Division and/or leading to a client-based report
When supervising staff direct staff in a manner consistent with the goals/objectives of the Division and the Enterprise, contributing to the Division’s culture
Provide periodic assessment of performance of all staff for which they are responsible. Recognize the appropriate value of timing of rewards
Support continual focus on maintaining a high performing work team consistent with a “strong” audit function through coaching and interaction with staff
Continue to advance the capabilities of their staff
Be and be seen as a knowledge “go to” person in business, client and audit technical matters keeping current on new thinking/practices
Effectively manage conflict when it arises with clients and with colleagues and staff
Support the culture within CAD as it continues to evolve, while demonstrating alignment of messaging and actions to staff and clients
Be and be seen as knowledgeable with specific technical competencies. Support the Director and Assistant Chief Auditor in maintaining an effective centre of competency, which is the central point of reference on a specific subject area, the determination point for the Division’s views, and practices on the topic. In so doing, the individual will ensure that programs are maintained which are practical and aligned to the Division’s needs, actions in the conveyance of knowledge and emerging/potential issues related to the competency
Support advancement of the Division’s overall functioning by ensuring that practices and methodology applications are maintained at the high quality level expected of a strong internal audit practice
Undergraduate degree or equivalent with 7-10 years of direct relevant experience in an audit function or Project Management Office
Graduate degree is desirable
PMP is desired
Knowledge of Change Management Principles and SDLC
Professional or business qualification is required
High level of knowledge in internal controls and risk assessment
Good knowledge of trends and best practices in internal control and business of the assigned LOB
Good knowledge of their assigned centre of competency
Good interpersonal, relationship management and communication skills
High level of planning and organising skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Working level leadership and managerial skills
Working level negotiation, influencing and conflict resolution skills
Good analytical and system thinking skills

Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Place sales calls to generate sales leads and identify the appropriate contacts
Coordinate with partners and clients to schedule and plan client appearances
Conduct market research to identify new endorsement opportunities
Engage in development and execution of social media content distribution for clients
Create, organize and customize presentation and other marketing materials
Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and other industry contacts
Assist in maintaining accurate information on clients, teams and all other correspondence contacts
Receive, prepare, and proofread professional correspondence and sales decks
Respond to front line questions and issues with internal and external clients
Support invoicing and accounting as needed
Contact clients and/or respond to client requests on an as needed basis
Assist staff with research projects including researching potential endorsements, contact names, industry trends, or other assigned subjects
Carry out assigned tasks with limited supervision, including coordinating and implementing projects
Ensure Richmond office compliance with Octagon procedural matters
Administrative tasks as assigned
Related Bachelor’s degree and 3+year relevant industry work experience or equivalent combination of training and experience
Highly Proficient with Microsoft Office for windows (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
Highly detail oriented and organized at all times
An excellent communicator with outstanding written and verbal skills, both in person and on the telephone
Demonstrated ability to be absolutely reliable and trustworthy, and to maintain appropriate confidentiality in all matters
Self-driven with ability to work independently
Demonstrated experience in positions requiring discretion, judgment, tact, and poise
Exceptional people skills, able to gain and maintain the trust and confidence of individuals at all levels both within and outside Octagon
Demonstrated skill with juggling deadlines and demands to achieve the desired results within required timeframe
Ability to work well with others with tact and diplomacy

Manager Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Identify opportunities for improvement across the program's core components; Efficient Processes, Management Systems, Mindsets and Behaviors, Skills and Capabilities and Client Focus utilizing various tools and techniques, including, but not limited to: -Time in Motion Analysis -Demand, Flow and Capacity Analysis- Key Performance Indicators- Customer Demand Analysis (Voice of the Customer)- Detailed Problem Solving- Waste Analysis
Assist with all aspects of the diagnostic, design and implementation stages by working within cross functional teams
Facilitate training and workshops, provide consultation to the target business groups in implementing process improvement initiatives
Provides subject matter expertise to team members and clients
Mentor jr. members of the team
Lead Sustainability, Change Management, and Continuous Improvement exercises, including reporting to hold client departments accountable to 2% annual continuous improvement targets
Quickly understand processes and identify opportunities Frame and structure complex issues easily and in a way that makes it easier for all to understand Conduct targeted and insightful diagnostics (including developing creative ways to analyze difficult issues in situations where data is lacking) See pattern and connections between pieces of data and analysis and develop insights and implications Drives outcome with a bias for action demonstrated through a track record of rapid impact delivery

Product Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Evaluating consumer trends and distilling relevant elements into a comprehensive view of the customer of the future, their needs and motivations: incorporate this view into the emerging role of digital and "disruptive" entities in the automotive space
Develop strategic frameworks, design hypothesis and analysis to test them, leveraging market insights and industry trends
Work with partners to create strategic roadmaps and prioritize initiatives based off finical returns
Ability to move projects from conception to completion, including research, structuring business cases, planning, and execution
Support the creation and completion of executive dashboards, strategic decks, and monthly results
Effectively communicate with executives, technology teams, and Line of Business partners through regular, effective status meetings and written reports as needed
Understanding policies/regulatory/legislative imperatives that impact the business and future strategic initiatives
All activities require the ability to work both with high degrees of autonomy and discretion, and in collaboration with internal and external partners. The Product Manager needs to be able to influence others within the organization, and to ensure the needs of TDAF and its customers are fully considered in evolving programs and activities

Accounting Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Manage and direct accounting analyst staff responsible for the oversight of our SBI and ancillary businesses and consolidated accounting functions
Ensure department policies and procedures are maintained and improved in order to promote department efficiencies
Oversee the month end accounting close and reporting processes for our SBI’s
Oversee the accurate completion of the reporting packages and analytics for presentation to the CAO/VP of Accounting/Controller
Research and advise on accounting policies and procedures to ensure transactions are properly accounted for in accordance with U.S. GAAP standards as they relate to new and/or existing business lines
Research, interpret, and assist with implementation of changes in accounting standards for our SBI’s
Primary responsibility for selection, hiring, evaluation, training and development of Accounting Managers and other staff as designated
Escalate critical issues to senior management as necessary
Lead and work independently on multiple key projects and/or initiatives
Liaison with other departments regarding accounting and compliance related matters
Commitment to DaVita’s values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to patients, teammates, management, physicians, and/or vendors in everyday performance and interactions
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills including ability to listen attentively and to communicate information clearly and effectively throughout all levels of the organization with audiences of varying degrees of familiarity with technical material
Demonstrated ability to work well with cross-functional groups
Demonstrated interpersonal, collaborative, and relationship-building skills; ability to interact positively with teammates at all levels across the company
Approachable and open
Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the Joint Venture Accounting organization with professionalism, integrity and accountability
Demonstrated strengths in organizational, attention to detail, follow through, analytical, reasoning, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced, ever-changing and evolving work environment with shifting time frames
Self-directed; able to work both independently and as a member of a team and to foster a positive work environment
Strong analytical ability, expensive experience with communicating financial statement performance, ability to resolve issues, able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, CPA, Public Accounting and/or Advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting required, prior managerial experience highly preferred
Proficient/strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required

Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Thought Leadership: produces and distributes multi-media content to address topics for both institutional and retail audiences, including retirement readiness, financial wellness, risk management, and financial planning
Executive Communications: develops materials for senior management speeches and presentations, for both internal and external audiences
Cross-business initiatives: arise from, or link to, Thought Leadership areas of focus
Perform research and analysis to support the development of content, senior management speeches and presentations, and other initiatives
Manage thought leadership content distribution processes such as maintenance of proprietary thought leadership website, including website analytics; coordinate external email campaigns; and oversee placement of content on both internal and external websites
Produce and refine weekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc research reports and reference materials
Manage projects and processes as required
Three to five years of experience within the financial services industry. Equivalent experience with a management consulting firm working with financial services firms is also acceptable
Three to five years staff support experience in strategic planning, marketing support, website analytics, or strategy development
Strong education credentials, including an undergraduate degree, are required. An M.B.A. or relevant graduate degree a plus
Strong interpersonal, influencing and relationship-building skills
Top notch analytical, research, and communication skills; website analytics experience a plus
Excellent presentation skills including verbal and written communication
Competent writer, as well as a skilled meeting facilitator. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and influencing skills. Expertise in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word is a key requirement
Project and Process Management skills

Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Act as key point of contact with lines of business stakeholders and corporate partners across Personal Wealth and Personal & Commercial banking
Lead cross line of business/functional teams in the implementation of strategic wealth planning initiatives both within specific lines of business and across Personal Wealth and Personal & Commercial banking
Support development of both short and long-term KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to deepen financial planning into the businesses
Lead Enterprise Wealth Planning strategy to ensure leaders within Enterprise Wealth Planning, lines of business in Personal Wealth and Personal & Commercial banking have the insights they need to meet business KPIs around financial planning
Lead the annual business planning process for Enterprise Wealth Planning
Lead process improvement initiative to support the evolution of the enterprise wealth planning

Section Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

8 years of experience in Engineering
Experience with current M&S systems and experience in leading concept development and customer demonstrations on at least one program pursuit
Experience in Missile Defense and Air Defense Systems
Demonstrated mentoring/people development skills
Experience in building and leading a team
Active secret clearance
Master’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline
TS Clearance and familiarity with Advanced Threat Assessments
Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively interact with subordinates, peers, customers, and other Raytheon organizations
Strong analytical skills and experience with Mission and Performance Analysis
Advanced skills in leadership and management, in addition to technical skills
Prior experience in functional or program leadership role
Proven Ability to develop strong customer relationships
BS/BA in Engineering, Science or Mathematics, or related technical discipline

Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Serve as thought partner and trusted resource to both GSC and cross-functional team
Support annual key project along with Initiative Owner; support initiative owners in scoping, planning, and managing initiative projects including document outlining scope, deliverables and required resources and timing
Simplify steering committees and working team meetings as needed
Communicate project status to sponsors and stakeholders and process updates to cross-functional departments in order to ensure collective understanding of requirements
Identify, recommend, and implement process enhancements based on industry, corporate, or brand’s best practices
Co-plan and co-execute strategic off- sites and meetings for the brand in cooperation with business partners
Manage communication between cross-functional and corporate PVH leveraged business partners
Translate and manage analytics pertinent to the Brand including trending, planning, reporting, data mining, etc
Influence and motivate team members as needed on projects
Assist in the preparation of strategy and other relevant presentations and communications to business partners regarding pertinent information throughout the process as well as follow-up
Support Senior Manager by acting as a thought partner and advisor to the GSC leadership teams cross-functionally
6-9 years’ experience in consulting, finance or other project-based roles
Proven ability to think creatively and solve complex problems
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Ability to dissect and simplify complex issues and problems

Product Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Develops growth strategies for adjacencies working with USCAN Services staff and Global Services organization
Prioritizes and performs gap analysis to current GE Healthcare Services portfolio, and defines strategic and tactical steps to best position segment for accelerated growth
Drives portfolio optimization activities including but not limited to service rights licensing over
Establish a commitment to quality and communicate the importance of meeting statutory, regulatory and customer requirements. Ensure quality policy is understood, implemented and maintained at all levels of the organization. Establish and communicate quality objectives that are measurable and consistent with the quality policy
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or other related field
7+ years experience in product marketing, product development, product management, or related field
Deep expertise in the assigned product
MSc or Master’s degree in Marketing, Engineering, Science, Business Administration or other related field
10+ years experience in product marketing, product development or related field
Product Management/Marketing expertise, including: market trends/analysis, NPI process, product roadmap development, product life-cycle management,
Proven ability to work globally

CB Manager Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Key technical competencies -- MIS/ Workflow Planning/ Business Reporting
Cumulative experience ranging between 10-15 years, ideally with role adaptability to different functions
Prior delivery or project management experience in Operations, Technology or Research and Analytics
Experiencing working with multiple stakeholders and ability to get things done
Prior experience in knowledge management a huge plus
Prior experience in Pre-Sales/ RFP preparation
Ability to prepare top quality presentations – ideally prior experience presenting to VP/ Director levels
Prior experience scaling a basic team will be very helpful and looked at encouragingly
Team structuring ability, willing to look ahead 1-2 years and plan backwards and implement - Employee engagement and motivation, Team building, Defining career path
Ability to envision capability and target state model and contribution towards efficient implementation of plans
Analytical bent of mind is helpful and ability to analyze multiple dimensions of an issue
Experience working on Corporate Strategy and similar environment will be considered favorably
Ability to understand objectives/ motivations of very senior constituents and prepare presentations for the appropriate audience
Curious, energetic and highly proactive in nature and always focusing on opportunity arising from situations
Taking responsibility of people/ team around you and be a helping hand in grooming people to develop
Willingness to believe in oneself and assess situations as well as take risks when called for
Happiness in seeing team and peers succeed

Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Identify and operationalize key medium and long-term strategic initiatives to improve EAN’s operational performance and competitive positioning
Assist in annual strategic planning process, from assessment of market/industry trends through data gathering and analysis, initiative selection and assessment, and preparation of plan
Assess underlying market trends and competitive dynamics
Translate long-term targets into tangible financial and operational objectives
Create materials to communicate strategic priorities and findings to senior management
Identify competitive threats and help develop strategies for countering them
Assess new market opportunities and help define go-to-market strategies and tactics
Track, communicate and draw insights from performance of ongoing initiatives
Bachelor’s degree from top university required
MBA level and / or proven track record of career progression
Experience within a top-tier management consulting firm, e-commerce and/or corporate strategy preferred
Comfortable conducting analysis: pulling data, building models and analyzing financial and operational information
Comfortable with ambiguity and imperfect information; demonstrated ability in solving problems creatively
Very good interpersonal skills (externally and internally at all levels, including senior leadership)
Demonstrated ability to frame unstructured problems
Ability to distinguish key value drivers and high impact actions vs. lower value items, and prioritize accordingly
A commercially astute self-starter
Proven track record of defining and executing key analyses with minimal supervision
LI-LC2

Project Manager Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Manage large and complex projects throughout the entire lifecycle, coordinating the efforts of vendors, internal team members, and other business units ; Identify, escalate, and resolve issues critical to project success; Manage, mentor, and lead internal and external staff as defined in project structures
Serves as a liaison and subject matter expert for HR initiatives within the organization; Responsible for continuous collaboration and communication with internal and external business partners (E.g., Executive Leadership, Store Operations, Information Technology)
Perform ongoing review of program strategy and project management methodology; working with HR Leadership on continual improvement of business processes
Perform business analysis activities at the strategic, operational, and organizational level
Evaluate and manage vendor partnerships
Contribute to strategic planning, monthly status reporting, budgeting and other assigned special projects as required by position
Manage the recruitment, retention, and career development of staff, as required
College degree; MBA or equivalent work experience preferred
5-7 years project management or management consulting experience
Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented
Excellent analytical skills and conceptual thinking
Self-motivated; comfortable working with ambiguity
Outstanding work ethic; displays a sense of urgency to resolve issues efficiently and to deliver high quality work
Demonstrated ability to cope with pressure, changing priorities, and a fast-paced environment
Maintains confidentiality concerning all projects
Expertise in MS Office - Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Up to 20% travel may be required

Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Manage and maintain complex calendars and coordinate appointments, meetings, and conference calls
Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements, prepare time and expense reports and reconcile credit card statements
Spearhead projects that fall under the remit of the Office Managing Partner (OMP), with specific focus on areas supporting strategic priorities
Manage programs and campaigns helping to set the strategic direction and goals, development and maintenance of external relationships, and identification of internal champions and resources
Manage processes and projects for the OMP such as the office budget, communications, office wide nominations, and campaigns
Maintain activities with regards to external contacts, outreach, and social media content sharing
Minimum five years of project management, client service, or related experience; preferably within a professional services firm or similar environment
Excellent analytic and project management skills, along with strong written and verbal communication skill
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Epmo Program Manager Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

To define the best practices, processes and tools for driving and executing projects
To train, coach and monitor the project partners (business owners, project managers, executive sponsors)
To lead the planning, investment decisions and performance of the overall portfolio
Active and on-hands management and oversight of the program performance, which includes financial forecasting and trends, project performance (scope, schedule, cost), and risk assessment, and the creation of program roadmaps
Leading a highly matrixed team, and multiple business owners. The role reports within SVB’s Enterprise PMO, under the COO
Using extensive financial acumen to understand financial accruals, and capitalization and depreciation practices, return on investment, NPV, IRR
Establishing corporate level governance committees, structures and policies
Effective collaboration and communication with the Executive (CEO, CFO, CIO, COO) management team
Leading global initiatives with global teams

Manager Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Design – Engage with the executive sponsor to define projects including intent, scope, high level milestones, resources, and key performance indicators
Business Case Development – Draft, gain alignment, and get business case approvals
Planning – Guide the initiative team in the development of solution design and detailed initiative plans
Project Delivery – Deliver projects within scope, schedule and budget
Project Monitoring – Monitor projects post launch for progress against key performance indicators and opportunities for continuous improvement and adjustments
Project Reporting - Provide objective status reporting on project progress keeping the business and executives aligned on the projects and expected outcomes
Communication– Assist with the development of the communication and training plans
Presentations – Provide presentations and demonstrations to the executive team and others as needed
Team Management – Use influential leadership to lead a cross functional teams from all functional areas of the business and leverage the team to drive change throughout the business

Senior Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

5+ years of experience in retail buying, account management, product/program/project management, and/or marketing
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions
Demonstrated experience and proficiency in effective communication of goals and strategies across multiple leadership levels of an organization, both verbal and written
MBA or Masters in relevant field
Proven influencing abilities and experience in negotiating with internal stakeholders

Manager, Strategic Initiatives Group Resume Examples & Samples

Manager Responsibilities
Overall leadership of the Business Analysis team
Team performance measurements, and status and productivity reporting
Conflict resolution
Delegation, organization and priority management
Mentoring, team building, goal setting and performance reviews
Guide and manage work efforts of the Business Analysis team
Research, review and recommend technical tools and products that promote an effective and efficient team
Initiate, develop, and support the business planning process of the company
Elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys,
Business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, and task and workflow analysis
Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts,
Proactively communicate and collaborate with external and internal customers to analyze information needs and functional requirements and deliver the following artifacts as needed: functional requirements, business requirements document, use cases, and interface designs
Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously
Work independently with users and under direction of project sponsors to define concepts
Drive and challenge business units on their assumptions of how they will successfully Execute their plans
Effectively communicate verbally and in written form to interact professionally with a diverse group, including executives, managers, and subject matter experts
Develop requirements specifications according to standard templates, using naturallanguage
Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyze tradeoffs between usability and performance needs
Be the liaison between the business units, technology teams and support teams
Supervisory Experience: Minimum 3 years
Experience as Senior Business Analyst or Project Manager
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form with internal teams and management, and with customers
Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
Ability to meet deadlines, work within and across teams, and with external customers
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Highly self motivated and directed
Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills
Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
There may be occasional travel
May require occasional extended hours on evenings or weekends in support of project deadlines, product deployments, customer launch schedules, etc

Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Support the implementation of key strategic initiatives by
Support day-to-day marketing requests from the District and Regional Offices by
Contribute to a strong team environment through collaboration, strong working relationships and continuous self development by
Good analytical thinking and strategic thinking capability to assess issues and their potential impact on the business, policies, procedures, initiatives, etc
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and juggle competing priorities without compromising quality
Strong ability to anticipate and plan for issues and develop appropriate strategies as necessary
Superior time management skills to execute or oversee the execution of multiple and complex initiatives
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, handling multiple daily priorities

Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Full project ownership of Supply’s delivery programs from Gate 1 through to 90 days post-launch against KPIs as outlined above
Provides Supply input and commercial grounding during project development phases, driving resolution of commercialization hurdles that may arise and managing regular project communications to Supply and Demand project sponsors, Technical Operations and the broader Supply community
Nurtures and builds exceptional relationships with stakeholders and decision makers in Demand and throughout the Supply organization (both NA and Global)
Utilizes expert project management skills to develop and manage project timelines, address both technical and resourcing challenges and ensures risk profiles and mitigation plans are developed and executed for each project
Conduct the technical development/due diligence (if required) of packaging components and/or liquid components and formulas, inclusive of creation/routing/approval of any/all specifications
Motivates and drives cross functional project teams to a “one Diageo” mindset
Consistently demonstrates pride and commitment to Diageo, behaves authentically, focuses on finding solutions, and develops trusting relationships across the organization
4+ years of Technical and Professional development experience in consumer package technology
BS in Package Engineering (or related technical field) preferred with demonstrated success in the commercialization process. Advance degree preferred
Superior business acumen, communication, interpersonal, influencing and relationship-building skills
Experience in leading a multi-disciplined team in an extremely fast-moving environment, with the ability to lead, thrive, provide guidance and cut-through in the face of great ambiguity
Successful candidates will have strong technical depth and performance management skills, dynamic cross-functional interaction, and highly effective project management, communication, and negotiation skills
Solid theoretical knowledge of primary package design, liquid development, and manufacturing processes and procedures
Role requires 20 - 50% domestic and international travel

Industry Solution Sales Manager Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

10+ years Industry domain expertise and expertise in industry solution sales (Accenture, IBM Global Services, Oracle, Salesforce, Amazon)
Sizable Sales management revenue volume >$20M p.a
Managed sizable organization > 50 people
Significant (10+ years) Industry solution selling experience as seller and manager
Successful management of large-scale, complex deal, delivery/deploy and cycles at Fortune 1000 accounts
Previous coaching of direct reports in pipeline management, opportunity management, and account planning
Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills
Executive level communication skills (both written and verbal), and the ability to mentor others
Business development skills
Market development skills
Partner development skills
Possess both business acumen expertise and technology knowledge to connect how customer business issues impact their IT environments

Manager, Strategic Initiatives Manufacturing Resume Examples & Samples

Will provide direction and guidance to his team in order to develop standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and manufacturing batch records, interfacing with DCMS, GDRS and QMS Trackwise
Develop the Manufacturing team to work alongside Engineering during equipment commissioning, validation and conformance manufacture
Coordinate data with support groups, including: Quality, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Microbiology Lab and Validation
Ensure alignment with plant manufacturing strategies, policies and procedures for design of equipment / facility
Serve as department LIMS and Analytical laboratory subject matter expert and liaison with the facility laboratory management
Provide manufacturing direction to Engineering team, reviewing drawings, equipment specifications, facility design, etc
Review and approve facility and equipment user requirements and functional requirements specifications for alignment with technical transfer design
Review and approve validation project plans and master plans, as well as validation protocols
Supports Engineering and Purchasing initiatives to develop RFPs
Develops and authors tech transfer documentation for FDA Type C meeting(s) and subsequent filings
Participate in core teams and steering committee meetings as needed
Facilitate the execution of equipment FAT’s
Develop capacity models, BOMs, and start up plans including conformance and commercial operations
Provide direction on Global teams as the Kankakee operations representative (i.e. Privigen PRASE Task Force, Fractionation Future State, etc.)
Write and conduct Annual Performance Evaluations for direct reports
Compile, analyze, and publish monthly Manufacturing Report
Create BOM and budget for start-up and commercial operations of the new facility
7+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with increasing managerial responsibilities
Pharmaceutical production supervisory experience preferred with the demonstrated ability to lead, the ability to resolve conflicts, direct/train personnel, manage behavior, and set priorities
Good understanding of site validation strategy and past experience in execution of Fractionation validation activities is a plus.Also prefer good working knowledge of the Fractionation and Albuminar processes, understanding the following design/process steps
Plate / Frame filtration
PH, ethanol and temperature separation
Plasma protein purification (filtration and chromatography)
Ultrafiltration principles
CIP (Clean in Place)
Prothrombin Complex adsorptions

Manager, Strategic Initiatives Engineering Resume Examples & Samples

Responsible for estimating the cost and preparing Appropriation Requests for the design and implementation of new production and utility areas and buildings
Determines budget, cost and schedules for expansion projects
Manage employee development, set performance objectives and provide evaluation of performance
Ensure specifications are written for modifications, upgrades, and expansions of existing or new product manufacturing processes; define the physical needs of a concept into a working system that will comply with regulatory requirements and meet manufacturing needs
Determine engineering and construction schedules; coordinate production shutdown needs with the production and scheduling departments as required
Ensure utility requirements for production expansion are met, including base and clean utilities. This includes water generation systems, steam, electrical, compressed air and nitrogen, glycol, ammonia, tower water, HVAC, Facility Management Systems, (FMS) and sewer systems
Ensure supervision of construction to meet project requirements; oversee supervision of consultants and contractors on assigned projects
Prepare monthly report to update status of projects; coordinate final facilities design to provide the most energy and manufacturing efficient installation for assigned projects
Responsible for controlling projects to remain within budgetary limits and meet time schedules. Provide monthly forecasts for capital spending and meet with Finance to communicate status
10 years Engineering experience within a pharmaceutical/biotherapeutics manufacturing operation
Extensive experience in cGMP and FDA regulated environments. Knowledge of and familiarity with other plant operations, such as Manufacturing, QC/QA, etc
5 Years of management and leadership experience

Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

The main responsibility for the Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives is to provide detailed project planning support for all of Intelex’s strategic projects. As the Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives you will coordinate, assist and provide guidance to internal project sponsors and stakeholders to
Ambitious, passionate and driven
Ability to maintain strategic relationships with various internal and external parties such as vendors, employees and executives
Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information surrounding employee information, management information, and business information
Ability to bridge cross-functional boundaries within the organization
Strong written and verbal skills; including the ability to present technical, and process based topics
Results driven with a proven ability to project a positive attitude
A strong business acumen, with the ability to understand business needs in order to align our strategic initiatives into system or process capabilities
Experience managing change. Acts as a change agent, communicates changes effectively, builds commitment and overcomes resistance, prepares and supports those affected by the change
Strong sense of urgency, adaptability, flexibility and resourcefulness
Ability to exercise independent judgement and come up with creative solutions/processes
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong attention to detail, follow-through and excellent organization skills
5 + Years of relevant working experience
2+ Years of experience in a Project Management role focusing on management of internal projects, or equivalent experience
Working directly with a senior leadership team, is an asset
Experience in executing major projects and a sound understanding of the application of project management tools

Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Extensive knowledge of the financial services industry, specifically in brokerage and or wealth management
Experience in managing and support initiatives, preferably in a consulting capacity
Possesses advanced knowledge with 5-7 years of experience, preferably at a manager level
Thorough knowledge of the financial services marketplace with an understanding of the full-service brokerage and Scotiabank’s competitive positioning within those markets
Outstanding consulting, communications, project management and strategic thinking capability
Strong accuracy and detail orientation and with an understanding of the importance of delivering excellent ‘client service&#8217
Highly developed relationship management skills to effectively manage relationships across multiple levels of the organization and across lines of business Self-driven, results-oriented and an ability to work under pressure
Takes initiative and will seek and accept responsibility

Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Cross functional owner for work streams and operational delivery (vertically and horizontally) across GI for Underwriting, Claims, and Service (liaison with Change Management, PX, CX, Marketing, Distribution, Etc.)
Communicate with stakeholders, workstream leads, subject matter experts and project management team members ensuring strategic alignment, clear understanding of project goals and focus on delivering meaningful outcomes
Lead others in the creation, planning and execution of functional team user acceptance testing for strategic technology upgrades and solution deployment, and liaise with IT, leadership, and project management for solution identification and resolution to assure successful project delivery
Facilitate change management activities related to solution delivery in conjunction with change management strategic owner
5 years’ business experience, preferably in the financial services industry with proven experience in a leadership or project role. Group Insurance experience a plus
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
Ability to influence work of others in a diverse matrixed team across GI
Strong interpersonal skills including team collaboration, leadership, presentation, organizational, verbal and written communication skills

Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Partner with Financial Product Managers, Financial Account Specialists/Counselors, Bursar, Collections, & Leadership to identify, define, and lead the implementation of mission-critical strategic and operational initiatives that will improve student success & achieve business goals
Manage projects and initiatives designed to improve the student’s ability to pay for their academic programmes
Collaborate with multiple departments to implement new payment plans, pricing options, scholarship opportunities, financial offers and payment methods
Perform payment process and system analyses and propose and manage change initiatives to impact overall business performance
Proactively mitigate issues affecting the student experience, A/R performance, student progression, acceptance of financial products, and institutional performance through root cause analysis, the identification and implementation of appropriate resolution paths, and lessons learned
Assists in designing business outcomes, Service Level Metrics (SLM’s) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) that link to institutional and organizational goals/strategy
Create concise, compelling written documents (presentations or otherwise) to present initiative analysis to management
Build positive, healthy, and mutually supportive cross functional relationships that support successful collaboration within the business unit and the entire GPS network
Ensure projects are managed to time, scope, and budget goals
Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred
Minimum 3 years project management experience, in service, digital or online related industries. PMP desired
Proven experience defining & delivering large, complex, multi-issue, multi-divisional projects
Strong strategic thinking & analytical skills to identify business issues & potential solutions
Financial Services experience a plus
Must thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment, with ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
Ability to drive decision-making process with diplomacy and enthusiasm across multiple cross-functional departments
Experience with Six Sigma, Total Quality, Systems Thinking, or related process improvement methodologies
Desired
Intermediate to advanced skills/knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite with special emphasis on Excel, Access, and SharePoint for project collaboration
Workflow/Process Mapping, MS Project and/or Visio experience a major plus
Demonstrated strong performance in prior roles, with increasing levels of responsibility and ability to lead complex operational and strategic initiatives
Very strong business acumen - experience managing strategic projects, ability to understand big picture
Strong communication & presentation skills: ability to clearly communicate to internal teams and present to senior management
Self-starter: demonstrate good judgment in analyzing issues at hand & take leadership role in resolving them
Ability to manage a large number of simultaneous projects and provide visibility into status, both for individual projects and broadly across areas of change, to illustrate progress toward organizational goals
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and impeccable business judgment
Change management experience and skill: an understanding of group dynamics and personality styles; knowledge and sensitivity to the needs and nuances of organizational change
Fluency in English required. Other languages a plus

Manager Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Drives multiple change management opportunities at a time to ensure successful risk identification and mitigation as well as roles definition and stakeholder support
Defines clear results statement for each initiative and case for change
Assess risk for key strategic initiatives, which may include stakeholder assessments and change impact assessments e.g., surveys, interviews, working meetings focused on 2-way dialogue
Diagnoses and defines appropriate mitigation plans
Ensure follow-through on agreed-upon mitigations
Defines appropriate change management plans including communication, training and sustainability planning
Establishes detailed change management schedules and drive tasks to plan
Active change network through focused communication channels
Monitor and report back on progress, focused on critical KPIs and supporting metrics (“health check”)
Provide coaching / hands on support in complex situations to execs / initiative leads
Develop senior level updates on program status and risks
Provide support to senior executives on critical issues
Provide strategic though leadership to advise and structure opportunities, identify themes and make connections of opportunities across functional areas
Develop executive-level presentations, program updates, set targets, timelines; interact with senior executive leadership
Engage key stakeholders at each stage of projects to ensure success of programs, which is not limited to Legal, HR, Communications, Finance, Analytics, and other functional teams
Perform other job related duties as requested
At least 4 undergraduate degree in business, engineering, or related quantitative field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
At least 6 years leadership in business, engineering, or related quantitative field
Prior experience driving change initiatives
Ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure of deadlines, while working independently. Knows how to escalate appropriately, efficiently, and effectively
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to present information in clear, concise terms to all position levels in the Company. Ability to be persuasive with senior executives, yet tactful
Effective change manager able to drive change with key stakeholders on time and within budget
Superior level of initiative, drive, and attention to detail. Understands short- and long-term goals and can handle details to ensure successful project completion and execution of strategic vision
High school diploma or equivalent. (education)

Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

3 years people management experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a direct Event Planning/Project Management/Service Industry role is required
Excellent organizational, negotiation, problem solving, customer service, project management and interpersonal skills
Ability to problem solve and "think on your feet"
Experience in Financial Services and/or Insurance Industry is a significant asset
French language skills is a significant asset
CMP designation is an asset

Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

Owning the input process for the Mars, Incorporated scorecard (five year enterprise roadmap), data collection from across the organization, and analytical commentary
Providing research and analysis support on Change Agenda initiatives, including conducting desk research, performing quantitative and qualitative analyses, and organizing data into logical messaging
Providing professional project management support, helping to plan out key milestones and roll outs of initiatives
Solid business acumen, ideally with a background in finance or strategic consulting
Strong analytical and financial skills, with excellent Excel capabilities and experience
Strategic agility with ability to think both at a high level and dive into detail
Process management and planning skills, with ability to deal with ambiguity and change
Strong drive for results and problem solving skills with demonstrated decision quality
Excellent communication skills with ability to simplify and synthesize complex topics
Experience and comfort working with senior level management and building rapport
4+ years experience in consulting and/or corporate strategy, finance

Manager, Strategic Initiatives Resume Examples & Samples

In depth analysis to further understand/investigate the various drivers of risk which will lead to implementation of strategies
Represent the Mortgages CPM team in various projects and initiatives to aid the success of the projects
Work with a variety of stakeholders to assess the do-ability and impacts of initiatives in timely manner to meet timelines
Provide key updates to the Head of and Senior Manager on the status of the projects including any issues or opportunities
Provide relevant and timely insight to Senior Managers within Credit Portfolio Management and Stakeholders on the performance of portfolios and strategies deployed across the portfolios, identifying issues and opportunities

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