Principal Business Operations Consultant

Texas Mutual Insurance Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

401k with employer match

Student loan repayment matching

Health insurance

On-site gym and wellness programs

Flexible spending account

Paid holidays

Job summary

Texas Mutual Insurance Company is seeking a Principal Business Operations Consultant to act as a strategic advisor to the ELT and VP of Corporate Strategy. You will drive enterprise-level decisions, shape the 5-year transformation roadmap, and oversee end-to-end execution across cross-functional teams in a flex-hybrid work environment.

You will lead external corporate development, evaluate partnerships and M&A opportunities, and craft executive-ready materials for Boards and senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher; MBA preferred for strategic advisory roles.
• 8-10 years in management consulting, corporate strategy, or business development.
• Experience advising C-suite and senior executive partners.

Responsibilities

• External corporate development: identify partnerships, assess JV/M&A opportunities, and build business cases.
• Executive support: prepare Board and ELT materials, drive strategic alignment workshops.
• Strategy leadership: lead cross-functional initiatives from concept to execution without direct people management.

Skills

Executive Communication

Corporate Development Knowledge

Influence & Leadership

Analytical & Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

MBA preferred

Job description

About this Position

We're excited you're considering joining a great place to work! Texas Mutual is deeply committed to creating and maintaining an environment of mutual respect and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

The Principal Business Operations Consultant serves as a strategic advisor to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the VP of Corporate Strategy. Operating at the highest level of individual contribution, this role drives enterprise-level strategic decisions, spearheads external corporate development, and provides exceptional executive support. The Principal Consultant navigates high ambiguity to shape Texas Mutual's long-term transformation roadmap and competitive positioning. Texas Mutual is headquartered in the growing Mueller neighborhood in Austin. Texas Mutual offers excellent benefits opportunities to volunteer in the community, professional development, a modern office, a flex-hybrid work schedule, employee events, an on-site fitness center, and more.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• External Corporate Development & Partnerships: Lead external search for new partners, evaluating joint ventures, strategic alliances, and M&A opportunities that align with the enterprise 5-year transformation roadmap. Conduct comprehensive market scans, competitive intelligence synthesis, and evaluation processes for potential corporate development opportunities. Drive end-to-end business case analysis (BCA) for major investments or new market entries.
• Executive Support & Strategic Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to the ELT and VP of Corporate Strategy by facilitating and leading the evaluation of critical, high-impact decisions. Develop executive-ready materials, including Board/Executive Leadership presentations and workshops. Facilitate exploratory discussions and strategic alignment workshops with senior management.
• Strategy Leadership & Execution: Operate with a high degree of independence to lead Texas Mutual's most complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives. Oversee project outcomes from conceptualization through execution, ensuring strategic goals are met without requiring direct people-management authority. Act as the connective tissue between the VP of Corporate Strategy's vision and the operational execution of the strategy team.

What You'll Bring:

Requirements:

• Have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education, training or experience. (MBA preferred)
• Have 8-10 years of progressive experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business development, or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience advising C-suite and senior executive partners

Skills:

• Executive Communication: Demonstrated experience creating and delivering Board-level presentations, executive briefings, and narratives that inspire informed decision-making among senior leaders
• Corporate Development Knowledge: Hands-on experience evaluating M&A targets, structuring strategic partnerships, and conducting competitive market intelligence to support enterprise-level investment decisions
• Influence & Leadership: Experience promoting alignment and delivering results on high-stakes initiatives by leveraging relationships, credibility, and persuasion rather than direct authority
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Ability to build financial models, conduct business case analyzes, and translate complex data into applicable recommendations

Texas Mutual Pay Transparency

The base pay range is based on the market evaluation of the job and may include pay for multiple levels. Individual base pay within the range is determined by a variety of factors, including experience, performance, education, and demonstration of skills and competencies required for each role. Your recruiter can discuss the full value of our total compensation package with you, including our generous bonus plans and flex-hybrid work model.

Base Pay Range: $150,049.65 - $185,355.45 Per Year

Flex-Hybrid Work Environment: Texas Mutual’s flex-hybrid schedule allows you to bring your best self to work by working remotely and collaborating in the office based on business needs.

All Texas Mutual employees are required to have Texas residency and travel to their designated office as needed.

Our Benefits:

• Annual performance bonus and merit-based pay increase
• Lifestyle Savings Account ($1,000 per year)
• Automatic 4% employer contribution to retirement plan
• 401k plan with 100% employer match up to 6%
• Student loan repayment matching in 401k plan
• Three weeks' time off for vacation
• Nine paid holidays and two personal days each year
• Day one health, Rx, vision and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Pet insurance and pet Rx discounts
• Free on-site gym, fitness classes, and health and wellness resources
• Free identity theft protection
• Free student loan repayment and refinancing consultation
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Free onsite snacks

Texas Mutual Insurance Company is the state's leading choice for workers' compensation insurance, with over 40 percent of the market. Thousands of Texas businesses rely on us to help them control their workers' comp costs, protect their employees, and ensure their injured workers receive quality care. Preventing workplace accidents is a foundation of our mission. We have frequently been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas. Our competitive salaries, award-winning benefits package, and employee recognition programs are just a few of the reasons our average employee tenure is 10 years.

If you need an accommodation with any part of the application process, please contact 800-859-5995 and ask to speak with Human Resources.