Head of Operations Planning

Aegon; United States; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegon is seeking a seasoned leader to establish and drive the enterprise strategic planning framework, translating company objectives into integrated priorities and measurable outcomes. You will advise executive leadership, align functional areas, and oversee portfolio governance to accelerate execution and deliver sustainable value.

You will steer long-range and annual planning, develop performance measures, and champion enterprise transformation while promoting accountability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, strategy, economics, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 15 years of progressively responsible experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy, or portfolio management.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives across multiple business areas.
• Experience advising executive leaders and influencing priorities and investments.
• Experience developing long-range plans and business cases with performance measures.
• Advanced knowledge of strategic planning, governance, and program management.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the enterprise strategic planning process and performance monitoring.
• Advise executive leadership on priorities, risks, investments, and opportunities.
• Translate objectives into actionable strategies and governance practices across functions.
• Oversee enterprise portfolio management with PMO, IT, Finance, and business leaders.
• Govern evaluation and prioritization of strategic initiatives and benefits realization.
• Manage interconnected programs, milestones, resources, and execution risks.
• Establish executive dashboards and reviews measuring progress and outcomes.
• Champion enterprise transformation, accountability, and customer service excellence.
• Define methodologies, decision rights, and governance forums for strategy work.
• Build planning capabilities and alignment among executives and key stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Portfolio governance

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Portfolio mgmt tools

Job description

Establish and lead the enterprise strategic planning framework, translating company objectives into integrated priorities, investment decisions, and measurable outcomes. Advise executive leadership and align functions across the organization to accelerate execution, strengthen accountability, and deliver sustainable business value.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the enterprise strategic planning process, including long-range planning, annual planning, strategic prioritization, and performance monitoring.
• Advise executive leadership on enterprise priorities, strategic alternatives, emerging risks, investment decisions, and opportunities to improve business performance.
• Translate company objectives into actionable strategies, operating plans, performance measures, and governance practices across functions and business areas.
• Partner with the Project Management Office (PMO), Information Technology (IT), Finance, and business leaders to oversee the enterprise portfolio management process.
• Govern the evaluation and prioritization of strategic initiatives, including business case development, resource planning, benefits realization, risk assessment, and investment alignment.
• Oversee interconnected strategic programs and resolve enterprise-level dependencies, critical milestones, resource constraints, scope changes, and execution risks.
• Establish executive dashboards and performance reviews that measure progress, financial and operational outcomes, strategic risks, and benefits realization.
• Champion enterprise transformation and organizational change while promoting accountability, collaboration, innovation, and customer service excellence.
• Define and implement strategic planning and program management methodologies, tools, decision rights, governance forums, and communication standards.
• Build organizational strategic planning capabilities and foster alignment among executive leaders, functional teams, and other key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, strategy, economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 15 years of progressively responsible experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy, business transformation, portfolio management, or a related discipline
• Experience leading complex, enterprise-wide initiatives involving multiple business areas, systems, stakeholders, and competing priorities
• Experience advising executive leaders and influencing enterprise strategy, investment decisions, and organizational priorities
• Experience developing long-range plans, business cases, operating models, performance measures, and benefits realization frameworks
• Advanced knowledge of strategic planning, portfolio governance, program management, organizational change, and business performance practices
• Ability to evaluate complex business issues, synthesize qualitative and quantitative information, and develop actionable recommendations
• Ability to influence decisions, resolve conflict, and build alignment across executive, functional, and operational stakeholders
• Exceptional executive communication, facilitation, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and strategic planning, portfolio management, and data visualization tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, finance, strategy, or a related field
• Experience leading strategy or transformation within a complex, regulated organization
• Experience developing or transforming an enterprise strategic planning function
• Experience with scenario planning, financial modeling, market analysis, and operating model design

Working Conditions

• Office Environment
• Occasional Travel

Occasional travel for strategic planning sessions, leadership meetings, and enterprise initiatives

Compensation

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $200,000 - $250,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration, sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.