Business Program Consultant

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co.; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Annual bonus opportunity

Job summary

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. is seeking a Senior Business Consultant focused on strategic planning and program leadership for a remote, full-time role.

You will partner with senior leaders to drive strategic initiatives, manage projects, improve processes, and foster organizational development and culture initiatives that support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Participates and may lead cross-functional teams and influence teams to achieve results.
• Strong judgment, strategic thinker, ability to bring new, unique and creative ideas to the department.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels, ability to provide recommendations to others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple programs simultaneously, some experience and knowledge of continuous process improvement, project management, change management practices, methodologies and tools.
• Ability to thrive in a job that is rapidly changing, strong sense of personal accountability.
• Able to work autonomously and possesses a strong sense of personal accountability.
• You promote a collaborative culture, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Project Management: prioritize and manage strategic initiatives and departmental projects to deliver outcomes and insights.
• Communication and Leadership Support: manage information flow and develop internal/external plans with leadership meetings.
• Process Improvement and Operational Effectiveness: lead initiatives and measure workflow efficiency.
• Change Management and Organizational Development: advise leadership and drive adoption of changes.
• Training and Development: identify gaps and develop training and onboarding solutions.
• Special Projects and Culture Initiatives: manage culture initiatives and engagement programs.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder communication

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Location: Remote
Work Type: Full Time Regular
Job No: 505304
Categories: Underwriting, Strategy & Innovation
Application Closes: Open Until Filled

In this role you will partner with senior leaders and management teams to advance business objectives through strategic planning, communication, change management, organizational development, operational effectiveness, training development and delivery, and culture initiatives that drive continuous improvement.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Estimated Salary (Levels have variable responsibilities and qualifications):
  • Associate Business Program Consultant: $68,000 - $85,000 plus annual bonus opportunity.
  • Business Program Consultant: $85,000 - $110,000, plus annual bonus opportunity.
  • Sr Business Consultant: $110,000 - $125,000, plus annual bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
• Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Strategic Planning and Project Management: Works with management teams to prioritize and manage strategic initiatives and departmental projects in support of business objectives. Collaborates with stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes, process improvements, and actionable insights. Supports annual strategic and business planning, establishes and tracks departmental metrics, manages strategic initiatives and project portfolios, and contributes recommendations to the annual budgeting process.
• Communication and Leadership Support: Manages the flow of complex or sensitive information throughout the organization and develops comprehensive internal and external communication plans. Coordinates leadership meetings, operational updates, and strategic planning sessions, including agenda setting, content development, and presentations.
• Process Improvement and Operational Effectiveness: Leads process improvement initiatives and develops project documentation, recommendations, and implementation procedures. Collaborates across operational departments to establish processes, measure workflow efficiency, improve operations, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Change Management and Organizational Development: Leads change management initiatives that support organizational culture and strategic objectives. Advises leadership on change management strategies and implementation, facilitates stakeholder sessions, promotes teamwork, recognizes contributions, and supports successful adoption of change.
• Training and Development:Partners with leaders, subject-matter experts, and learning resources to identify knowledge and capability gaps and develop practical training, knowledge-management, onboarding and development solutions that strengthen departmental capabilities.
• Special Projects and Culture Initiatives: Manages strategic business projects and special initiatives to improve departmental operations, identify business challenges, and recommend solutions. Develops and executes departmental culture and engagement initiatives, including event planning, budgets, communications, and logistics, to strengthen employee engagement and support organizational objectives.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Participates and may lead cross-functional teams and influence teams to achieve results
• Strong judgment, strategic thinker, ability to bring new, unique and creative ideas to the department
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels, ability to provide recommendations to others
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple programs simultaneously, some experience and knowledge of continuous process improvement, project management, change management practices, methodologies and tools
• Ability to thrive in a job that is rapidly changing, strong sense of personal accountability
• Able to work autonomously and possesses a strong sense of personal accountability
• You promote a collaborative culture, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do.
• Able to work remotely with access to a high-speed internet connection and located in the United States or Puerto Rico.

PREFERRED:

• Background in Knowledge Management Methodologies.
• Ability and or desire to learn SharePoint site management.
• Experience supporting underwriting, insurance operations, financial services, employee benefits, or another complex operational business environment.

Together we achieve greatness. Not only is this a core value, but it’s also representative of the kind of place we are — built by the strength and integrity of our employees. It’s why we’re named a “Great Place to Work”.

Surround yourself with an authentic and inclusive culture. Your strengths and differences will be valued and celebrated by a diverse community of co‑workers.