Strategy Execution Sr. Consultant

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategy Execution Sr. Consultant to join our dynamic team in the financial services industry. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership abilities, a strategic mindset, and the capability to communicate effectively with diverse teams. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful alignment and execution of our project portfolio to meet our organizational goals.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Portfolio Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive project portfolio strategy that aligns with the company's strategic goals and objectives. Conduct regular reviews and adjustments to ensure optimal portfolio performance.

• Governance and Communication: Create, socialize, and facilitate governance forums and surrounding processes. Shape and drive related communications to ensure alignment with priorities and enable resource optimization across the division and organization.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with diverse teams, including senior executives, project managers, and other key stakeholders. Build and maintain strong relationships to ensure alignment and support for portfolio initiatives.

• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the project portfolio. Develop and implement risk management strategies to minimize potential project disruptions and ensure successful project delivery.

• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor portfolio performance. Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on portfolio status, including progress, risks, and opportunities.

• Resource Allocation: Optimize the allocation of resources across the project portfolio to ensure efficient use of personnel, budget, and other resources. Identify and address resource constraints and conflicts.

• Benefits Realization: Create, socialize, and report benefits realization to senior leaders to drive data-driven decision-making. Includes benefits realization maturation plan.

• Continuous Improvement: Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance portfolio management processes and methodologies. Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in project portfolio management.

• Mentoring Others: Provide mentoring and guidance within the strategy team to optimize team results and project flexibility, efficiency, and consistency. Maintain an understanding of market and enterprise strategies to promote the portfolio management discipline and best practices. Mentor associates within the team or contract resources.Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, finance, project management, or a related field or equivalent experience.

• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in project portfolio management, with a proven track record of leading and managing complex projects.

• Strategic Thinking: Excellent strategic planning and analytical skills. Ability to think critically and make data-driven decisions that align with organizational objectives.

• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, manage conflicts, and drive organizational change. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.

• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate complex information to a diverse audience, including senior executives and team members. Includes strong stakeholder management skills.

• Problem-solving: Strong complex problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. Ability to navigate and resolve complex issues and challenges within the project portfolio.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., PMP, PgMP) is preferred.

• Experience management complex projects in the financial services industry.

*We will consider applicants at the P3 (internal title = Project/Program Management Consultant) and P4 (internal title = Project/Program Management Sr. Consultant) level for this position.

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group