Senior Advisor, US Solutions Strategy and Planning

TransUnion; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

TransUnion seeks a Sr Advisor, Strategic Planning within the US Solutions team to drive multi‑year plans and executive updates. This hybrid role partners with leaders across Product, Technology, Sales, Operations, Finance, and Legal to align priorities and accelerate execution.

You will develop executive communications, coordinate governance, and track KPI performance, supporting informed decision‑making and organizational effectiveness in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in business strategy, management consulting, operations, or related leadership roles.
• Experience developing executive-facing presentations, reviews, and strategic recommendations.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders in matrixed organizations and drive alignment.
• Strong project management, organizational leadership, and planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop executive communications, leadership updates, and strategic recommendations.
• Coordinate leadership rhythms, governance processes, and cross‑functional reviews.
• Collaborate across Product, Technology, Sales, Finance, Operations, and Legal teams.
• Lead multi‑year business plans, priorities, and KPI tracking.
• Drive performance reporting, portfolio visibility, and data‑driven decisions.
• Support change management and leadership engagement initiatives.

Skills

Executive communications

PowerPoint

Excel

KPI analysis

Dashboard development

Business writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Management/Engineering/Marketing

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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Team Overview

The US Solutions team is responsible for driving the strategic direction, business performance, and operational execution of TransUnion's US Solutions organization. Reporting into the SVP of US Solutions, the team partners closely with executive leadership, product organizations, and cross‑functional stakeholders to align priorities, accelerate execution, and deliver outcomes that support TransUnion's growth strategy. This team serves as a central bridge across Product, Technology, Sales, Operations, Finance, and Legal, ensuring leaders have the insights, governance, and organizational alignment needed to execute key business initiatives. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in‑person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

Role Overview and Core Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the SVP of US Solutions, helping drive organizational priorities, strategic initiatives, and business outcomes across the Solutions organization. Lead strategic planning activities, including development, execution tracking, and coordination of multi‑year business plans, operating priorities, and executive‑level initiatives. Develop executive communications, presentations, leadership updates, business reviews, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership, executive committees, and enterprise stakeholders. Coordinate leadership operating rhythms, including executive forums, planning cycles, governance processes, and cross‑functional business reviews, ensuring alignment and accountability across stakeholders. Facilitate collaboration across Product, Technology, Sales, Finance, Operations, and Legal teams to advance organizational goals and remove barriers to execution. Lead and support special projects ranging from organizational effectiveness and business transformation initiatives to product portfolio, operational, and growth‑focused opportunities. Drive business operations activities, including performance management, KPI tracking, portfolio visibility, financial and operational reporting, and executive insights. Conduct research, analyze business challenges, assess opportunities, and develop recommendations that support informed decision‑making and organizational effectiveness. Manage multiple high‑visibility initiatives simultaneously while ensuring effective stakeholder communication, timeline management, and successful delivery of key objectives. Support change management, organizational communications, and leadership engagement activities that help build alignment across the broader US Solutions organization.

Required Knowledge and Experiences

8+ years of experience in business strategy, management consulting, business operations, chief of staff, program management, product strategy, transformation, or related strategic leadership functions with demonstrated success supporting executive‑level priorities. Experience developing executive‑facing presentations, communications, business reviews, and strategic recommendations, with the ability to translate complex information into concise, actionable insights for senior leaders. Proven experience leading cross‑functional initiatives within highly matrixed organizations, including influencing stakeholders and driving alignment without direct authority. Strong project management, organizational leadership, and business planning experience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and execute in a fast‑paced environment. Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Management, Engineering, Marketing, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and applicable professional experience.

Required Technical Skills

Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills, including development of executive‑level presentations, strategic business reviews, and leadership communications. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including KPI analysis, reporting, financial analysis, dashboard development, and business performance tracking. Experience building executive reporting frameworks, operational reporting, and performance measurement tools that support data‑driven decision making. Strong business writing capabilities with experience creating concise, executive‑ready communications for diverse stakeholder audiences. Experience utilizing project management and collaboration tools to coordinate initiatives, manage timelines, and drive execution across multiple stakeholder groups.

Preferred Skills

We’re also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up, we’re happy to support your career development and growth in: Experience within a leading management consulting firm or a strategy consulting environment. Experience supporting senior executives, leadership teams, or enterprise‑wide strategic planning functions. Exposure to product strategy, portfolio management, organizational effectiveness, or business transformation initiatives. Experience facilitating executive meetings, leadership forums, and cross‑functional governance processes. MBA or other advanced business‑related degree.

#LI-TE1 Benefits that support every part of your life

At TransUnion, we design benefits to help you feel well, do well, and plan well—from day one.

• For Your Health: Enjoy day‑one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA accounts to make everyday care more affordable.


• For Your Protection: We’ve got your back with company‑paid basic life and AD&D, optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family, and short‑and‑long‑term disability. You can also opt into a legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.


• For Your Family: From adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage to caregiver support, we’re here for every chapter. Access Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match, a complimentary Care@Work membership, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.


• For Your Future: Build toward what’s next with our 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tap financial wellness resources, career coaching, and optional long‑term care insurance to plan confidently.


• For You: Grow and recharge with tuition reimbursement, flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees, up to 12 paid holidays per year, commuter benefits, employee discounts, charitable gift matching, and paid volunteer time off, plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.


• For Your Wellness: Access 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well‑being programs alongside guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnion’s affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting [e-mail]. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. TransUnion complies with all applicable immigration laws and regulations. The company does not presently provide employer support or sponsorship for an immigration‑related employment benefit for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for employer support or sponsorship now or in the future. Adherence to company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the company’s reputation are also essential expectations of this position.

Pay Scale Information

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $142,500.00 - $237,500 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual’s education, training, work experience, job‑related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations. Regular, full‑time non‑sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion’s annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long‑term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.

TransUnion complies with all applicable immigration laws and regulations. The company does not presently provide employer support or sponsorship for an immigration‑related employment benefit for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for employer support or sponsorship now or in the future. Adherence to company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the company’s reputation are also essential expectations of this position.

TransUnion Overview

At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good, which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development— while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that’s why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence. Be a part of our Workforce for Good – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting‑edge technology.

Job Title & Company

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