Strategic Planning & Operations Consultant

Allstate Insurance Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in insurance is seeking a Strategic Planning and Operations Consultant to bridge long-term goals with execution. The candidate will contribute to integrated execution plans, support operational reviews, and act as a thought leader in technology strategy. With an emphasis on accountability and efficiency, this role offers an opportunity to impact Allstate's strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 4 year Bachelor's Degree (preferred).
• 3 or more years of experience (preferred).
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to development of integrated execution plans to ensure efficiency.
• Supports operational reviews and strategic decision-making.
• Acts as a thought leader developing ideas that align with enterprise strategies.

Skills

Accountability

Planning

Prioritization

Strategic Initiative

Strategic Objectives

Education

4 year Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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

Our strategic planning and operations consultants act as a bridge between our long-term goals to day-to-day execution, ensuring our strategic intent is properly translated into outcomes & impact. As execution partners, we bring together the right voices and thought leadership to ensure we have the right operational processes in place – and effectively execute those processes, making informed, strategic decisions, enabling Allstate to create competitive advantage through technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Contributes to development and maintenance of integrated execution plans to ensure planning & delivery is connected, fast, efficient and effective
• Supports operational reviews, regularly bringing together senior leadership across Allstate Technology Solutions (ATS) to review progress towards strategic & operational priorities and make strategic decisions
• Supports reporting and communication of progress on Objectives and Key Results
• Aligns to an environment of accountability within the team
• Acts as a thought leader by developing ideas that have strategic impact and align with broader Enterprise strategies
• Contributes to execution of strategic initiatives which will drive our enterprise technology strategy forward
• Supports the communication of the technology strategy to the organization so they understand their roles, are motivated to achieve established goals and have line of the sight between their work and Allstate strategies
• Contributes knowledge to complex situations, where alternatives are numerous, to support the development of business solutions on behalf of the organization

Education

• 4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)

Experience

• 3 or more years of experience (Preferred)

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

Accountability, Planning, Planning Ability, Prioritization, Strategic Initiative, Strategic Objectives

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is $66,800.00 - 120,650.00 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. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.

You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.

Good Hands. Greater Together.

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

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