Business Strategy Manager III

Insight Global; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a highly organized Business Operations & Program Manager to drive execution and alignment across multiple programs reporting to the SVP. The role brings structure, rigor, and senior-level partnership to complex initiatives, enabling on-track delivery with measurable results.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages competing priorities, and collaborates with senior stakeholders to ensure high-impact outcomes for strategic planning, governance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Strategy, Engineering, or related field; an MBA is preferred.
• 12+ years of program management, strategy, business operations, consulting, or related roles.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives end-to-end with executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of cross-functional strategic and technology initiatives across PS Strategy and STAR.
• Define scope, milestones, timelines, ownership, and success metrics.
• Manage multiple programs, identifying risks, dependencies, and mitigations.
• Drive operational rigor across strategy, planning, and execution.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, strategy reviews, offsites, and operating cadence.
• Develop leadership scorecards (OKRs, KPIs, portfolio health, risks).
• Track decisions and commitments to ensure accountability.
• Serve as central connector across strategy, planning, finance, operations, and business teams.
• Facilitate communication and alignment across stakeholders and workstreams.
• Conduct analysis and synthesize data into actionable insights.
• Support strategic planning, portfolio governance, and business reviews.
• Own leadership reporting materials, including business review decks and executive summaries.
• Develop executive-level communications, presentations, and program updates.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Operational rigor

Analytics

Project/program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

Strategic analysis frameworks

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and strategic Business Operations & Program Manager to drive execution and coordination across multiple programs reporting to the SVP, this role will bring structure, alignment, and operational rigor to complex, cross-functional initiatives while supporting leadership in strategic planning, decision-making, and execution. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at managing competing priorities, and effectively partners with senior stakeholders to ensure high-impact initiatives remain on track and deliver measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead execution of multiple cross-functional strategic and technology initiatives across PS Strategy and STAR (Strategic Tech Accelerator focused on AI)
• Define project scope, milestones, timelines, ownership, and success metrics
• Manage multiple programs simultaneously, identifying risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans
• Drive operational rigor across strategy, planning, execution, and follow-through
• Coordinate leadership meetings, strategy reviews, offsites, and operating cadence
• Develop and maintain leadership scorecards (OKRs, KPIs, portfolio health, risks)
• Track decisions, action items, and commitments to ensure accountability and delivery
• Serve as central connector across strategy, planning, finance, operations, and business teams
• Facilitate communication and alignment across stakeholders and workstreams
• Conduct analysis and synthesize complex data into actionable insights
• Support strategic planning, portfolio governance, and business reviews
• Own leadership reporting materials, including business review decks and executive summaries
• Develop executive-level communications, presentations, and program updates

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Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Strategy, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 12+ years of experience in program management, strategy, business operations, consulting, or related roles
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives end-to-end
• Strong project and program management capabilities
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations
• Ability to influence and drive alignment without direct authority
• High level of ownership, initiative, and operational discipline
• Background in management consulting, corporate strategy, or investment banking
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation or technology acceleration initiatives
• Strong financial modeling and advanced analytical experience
• Experience working across multiple business units or global organizations
• Familiarity with advanced tools, frameworks, and strategic analysis methodologies