Strategic Planning & Operations Expert

Allstate Insurance Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Strategic Planning & Operations Expert to bridge long-term goals with day-to-day execution. In this pivotal role, you will support the development of integrated execution plans, lead operational reviews, and drive strategic initiatives that enhance competitive advantage through technology. This position offers a flexible environment that values connection and belonging, empowering you to challenge the status quo and impact the future positively. If you have a passion for strategic thinking and a proven track record in operational excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in strategic planning and operations.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but equivalent experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support development of execution plans for strategic priorities.
• Lead operational reviews and drive business results efficiently.
• Communicate technology strategy to motivate and align teams.

Skills

Business Solutions

Enterprise Strategies

Prioritization

Process Improvements

Strategic Initiative

Strategic Objectives

Strategic Thinking

Strategy Development

Education

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

As a Strategic Planning & Operations Expert, you'll 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

• Supports the development and maintenance of integrated execution plans to ensure planning & delivery is connected, fast, efficient and effective.
• Ensures the right operating rhythms are in place across Allstate Technology Solutions, enabling achievement of strategic and operational priorities.
• Leads operational reviews, regularly bringing together senior leadership across ATS to review progress towards strategic & operational priorities and make strategic decisions.
• Leverages business knowledge to manage reporting and communicate progress on Objectives and Key Results.
• Executes complex/critical assignments by creating structure and leveraging processes that enable team members and self to drive business results efficiently.
• Aligns to and models 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.
• Responsible for leading 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

• 7 or more years of experience (Preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does have supervisory duties.

Education & Experience (in lieu)

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

Skills

Business Solutions, Enterprise Strategies, Prioritization, Process Improvements, Strategic Initiative, Strategic Objectives, Strategic Thinking, Strategy Development.

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is $95,700.00 - 170,925.00 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.