Business Partner, Strategic Initiatives

CWB Group; Canada; Remote; CAD 104,870 - 131,087; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

RRSP and pension program

Structured career development opportunities

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Partner for Strategic Initiatives to drive impactful projects and strategic planning. This remote role involves collaborating with executive leadership to translate strategic visions into actionable initiatives, ensuring alignment with long-term goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business administration and project management, with a passion for enhancing organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to making a global impact and enjoy comprehensive benefits and structured career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in business administration or project management.
• Formal Project and/or Program Management training is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to develop strategic plans and initiatives.
• Oversee multiple high-priority projects and manage workflows.

Skills

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Business Administration

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

Normal Hiring range : $104,870.00 to $131,087.00 per year

Your expertise shapes our business

At the CWB Group, we find fulfillment and inspiration knowing that we are performing meaningful and purposeful work. Every day is a new adventure with opportunities to learn from industry leaders and, most importantly, from each other. When you join the CWB Group, you become part of a diverse and inclusive, tight-knit team passionate about making a global impact.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

The CWB Group believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented employees from a diverse candidate pool.

What to expect:

The Business Partner, Strategic Initiatives plays a critical role in the development and implementation of the unified organization’s strategic plan, driving the strategic direction and execution of high-impact initiatives. They will work in collaboration with various stakeholders (executive leadership, management, project teams, and vendors) to translate our strategic vision and objectives into functional requirements and initiatives for their partner business units. This includes identifying and operationalizing solutions to meet the business goals of the organization, recommending business process improvements that maximize efficiencies, align with operational goals, and implement these solutions. They will also provide strategic insights to executive leadership and ensure alignment with long-term goals.

This role will support the Chief Strategy Officer in managing the complete strategic planning lifecycle. Responsibilities include developing and executing cross-functional strategic programs for assigned client group(s), working directly with stakeholders to develop program and project plans, managing workflow, and providing regular updates to all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and facilitate strategic conversations and planning sessions with executive and senior leadership.
• Develop a strong understanding of business operations and influence necessary changes.
• Lead workshops to contribute to and challenge the organization’s objectives.
• Identify opportunities, gather requirements, and develop design documents.
• Oversee multiple high-priority projects with robust program/project management frameworks.
• Implement risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Consult with the Change Management & Internal Communications Lead to apply structured change management approaches.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess effectiveness of change-related plans.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in business administration, project management consulting, or strategic project planning.
• Formal Project and/or Program Management training.
• Experience leading organizational change; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong writing and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, multi-task, and meet deadlines.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is a remote, work-from-home position.
• Travel in Canada and the US required from time to time.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary structure.
• Comprehensive medical benefits for you and your dependents.
• RRSP and pension program.
• Structured career development opportunities.

Accommodation:

The CWB Group is committed to providing accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us when applying, and we will work with you to meet your needs. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Apply today!

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