Executive Operational Planning Manager

Role Overview

• Responsible for providing support to the senior-most leaders through the prioritization and coordination of key deliverables and activities that drive interpretation of business operations and/or Centers of Excellence (CoE) analyses and initiatives, and the development of appropriate action plans and responses to address business issues and/or compliance and regulatory issues
• Assists in the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans that drive success within key results areas
• Acts as liaison between business operations, both within and across CoSAs, enterprise CoEs and the Function or Line of Business staff member
• Provides moderate communications support to senior leadership for Board/Council/Committees, strategic or operational planning events, monthly business meetings, and/or compliance and regulatory requirements
• Facilitates tactical and operational planning and implementation processes to assure that management is knowledgeable of process, goals, objectives and strategies
• Monitors, coordinates, documents, and communicates progress toward achievement of business goals, objectives, strategies and action plan results
• Evaluates the relevance of messages for intended audience and ensures consistency and accuracy
• Provides advice and guidance and negotiates approval of communication materials with executive management and subject-matter experts prior to securing final approval from senior executive or Executive Leadership Team member
• Ensures deliverables meet established standards of appearance and content and that all logistical requirements are satisfied
• Responsible for the development, coordination and timely submission of relevant, broader level ELT and Board/Council/Committee driven requirements
• Provides oversight and support to project teams in development and implementation of departmental employee events and business conferences
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 additional years of experience beyond the minimum requirement can be used in lieu of a degree
• 6 years of project/program management experience supporting senior level executives, corporate event planning and/or managing executive level communications
• Ability to build strong relationships and to work with all levels within the organization
• Experience developing executive level briefings in support of EC, CEO and BoD deliverables
• Demonstrated capability to navigate in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks with competing deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information
• Ability to interact and collaborate positively with executive leadership and communicate concepts clearly
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include: Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Benefits

• comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k)
• pension
• life insurance
• parental benefits
• adoption assistance
• paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours
• various wellness programs
• career path planning and continuing education