Communications Strategy & Operations Sr. Consultant II

Allstate Foundation; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstate’s Agency Distribution channel seeks a collaborative professional to support change management strategy and execution for the Agency channel. The role involves program management, editorial work, and developing and supporting strategic design aligned with broader corporate strategy.

You willplan and implement strategy for programs and processes to support business objectives in a fast-paced, agile team.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience (Preferred)
• 3 or more years of program management (Preferred)
• Writing experience (Preferred)
• 4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assists in driving results through the development of effective relationships with cross functional leadership
• Analyzes statistical data as it relates to programs, projects and processes and provides action alternatives for improvement as appropriate
• Develops communication strategies and materials to support new plans, programs, or processes
• Identifies opportunities and implements automated processes to improve efficiency
• Enables leadership efforts for continuous improvements with processes & programs
• Helps present business cases and influences others to take recommended actions
• Demonstrates solid business knowledge, leadership, and strategic vision
• Prioritizes competing priorities to achieve optimal results
• Takes an integrated approach to ensure initiatives align to the Company determined growth and profit goals
• Formulates and/or contributes to formulation of strategies to achieve plan objectives
• Leads the development/design of new plans, programs and processes
• Provides support in removing barriers to cooperative efforts with teams across functions.

Skills

Business Acumen

Business Communications

Change Management

Communications Strategy

Project Management

Relationship Management

Stakeholder Participation

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Communications Strategy & Operations Sr. Consultant II

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

Allstate's Agency Distribution channel is seeking a collaborative team member to support change management strategy and execution for the Allstate Agency channel. The selected individual would be involved in program management, editorial work, and develop and support strategic design. Additionally, this role contributes to planning and implementation of strategy for programs and processes to support business objectives and considers alignment with the broader corporate strategy. Strategic planning, consulting, project management and support within subject matter expertise for focused initiatives will be an integral part of the work.

This is a fast-paced team which is collaborative and agile.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in driving results through the development of effective relationships with cross functional leadership
• Analyzes statistical data as it relates to programs, projects and processes and provides action alternatives for improvement as appropriate
• Develops communication strategies and materials to support new plans, programs, or processes
• Identifies opportunities and implements automated processes to improve efficiency
• Enables leadership efforts for continuous improvements with processes & programs
• Helps present business cases and influences others to take recommended actions
• Demonstrates solid business knowledge, leadership, and strategic vision
• Prioritizes competing priorities to achieve optimal results
• Takes an integrated approach to ensure initiatives align to the Company determined growth and profit goals
• Formulates and/or contributes to formulation of strategies to achieve plan objectives
• Leads the development/design of new plans, programs and processes
• Provides support in removing barriers to cooperative efforts with teams across functions.

Education

• 4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)

Experience

• 5 or more years of experience (Preferred)
• 3 or more years of program management (Preferred)
• Writing experience (Preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does not have supervisory duties.
• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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Skills

Business Acumen, Business Communications, Change Management, Communications Strategy, Project Management, Relationship Management, Stakeholder Participation, Strategic Planning

Job Description

Allstate's Agency Distribution channel is seeking a collaborative team member to support change management strategy and execution for the Allstate Agency channel. The selected individual would be involved in program management, editorial work, and develop and support strategic design. Additionally, this role contributes to planning and implementation of strategy for programs and processes to support business objectives and considers alignment with the broader corporate strategy. Strategic planning, consulting, project management and support within subject matter expertise for focused initiatives will be an integral part of the work.

This is a fast-paced team which is collaborative and agile.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in driving results through the development of effective relationships with cross functional leadership
• Analyzes statistical data as it relates to programs, projects and processes and provides action alternatives for improvement as appropriate
• Develops communication strategies and materials to support new plans, programs, or processes
• Identifies opportunities and implements automated processes to improve efficiency
• Enables leadership efforts for continuous improvements with processes & programs
• Helps present business cases and influences others to take recommended actions
• Demonstrates solid business knowledge, leadership, and strategic vision
• Prioritizes competing priorities to achieve optimal results
• Takes an integrated approach to ensure initiatives align to the Company determined growth and profit goals
• Formulates and/or contributes to formulation of strategies to achieve plan objectives
• Leads the development/design of new plans, programs and processes
• Provides support in removing barriers to cooperative efforts with teams across functions.

Education

• 4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)

Experience

• 5 or more years of experience (Preferred)
• 3 or more years of program management (Preferred)
• Writing experience (Preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does not have supervisory duties.

Education & Experience (in lieu)

• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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Skills

Business Acumen, Business Communications, Change Management, Communications Strategy, Project Management, Relationship Management, Stakeholder Participation, Strategic Planning

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is 70,100.00 - 121,475.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact.

Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

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When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.

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