Senior Consultant, Strategic Planning

60290 Chicago, Illinois DaVita

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What We'll Bring:

The Market Strategy & Development Advisor supports the strategic growth of TransUnion's Information and Professional Services industries by developing and executing go-to-market plans, leading cross-functional initiatives, and delivering actionable insights that enhance market presence and revenue performance. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end implementation of strategic initiatives, coordinating with key matrix partners such as sales, marketing, finance, operations, and legal. With a strong foundation in project management, market analysis, and stakeholder collaboration, the Advisor ensures timely delivery of projects, clear communication of priorities, and alignment with business objectives. The role also involves synthesizing internal and external data, including financial information, to address business challenges and drive innovation.

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree required, ideally in business, finance, marketing, management, engineering, economics (or relevant work experience)
  • 5-7 years of professional experience, ideally in strategy, marketing, project management, or management consulting
  • Strong analytical and insight-driven problem-solving skills
  • Solid organizational and project management skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail and high degree of comfort managing multiple assignments simultaneously
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Structured and logical thinking with ability to synthesize information into key messages appropriate for the audience and focus on what matters most
  • Experience working with senior-level managers and proven track record for completing assignments on time
  • Driven by intellectual curiosity and independent thinking, with positive "can do" self-starter attitude
  • Ability and desire to function at both strategic and tactical levels
  • Ability to effectively develop relationships, engage, advise, and persuasively communicate with leaders, customers, and internal and external partners in face-to-face scenarios demonstrating real-time insight, flexibility and sound judgment
  • Sound working knowledge of software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint with strong presentation skills

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience working in a matrixed environment preferred, collaborating across teams and functions
  • Prior experience in Information Services, Legal and Investigative Services and/or Investment industries is a plus
  • Prior experience in identity/fraud risk management space or digital marketing space is a plus

Impact You'll Make:

1. Market Development

  • Contribute to the creation and ongoing refinement of business strategies for the Information and Professional Services markets.
  • Research and synthesize industry trends to deliver insights to key stakeholders, enhancing understanding of market dynamics, customer expectations, and competitive positioning.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and internal reporting tools to track performance against KPIs.
  • Lead and support initiatives including customer insights development and industry-specific go-to-market strategies.

2. Strategic Project Oversight

  • Manage projects in the development of project plans, coordination of tasks, assignment and oversight of project activities and milestones for cross-functional teams, and active prioritization across multiple initiatives
  • Serve as the central point of communication for project execution, adjusting plans as needed to accommodate evolving business needs.
  • Continuously improve market development processes and strategic planning frameworks.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Product Development, and Legal to execute on strategic priorities.
  • Foster alignment across departments to ensure seamless execution of initiatives and integration of market strategies.

5. Sales & Marketing Enablement

  • Collaborate with sales to understand pipeline performance, key account activities, and revenue drivers.
  • Design and deliver training and enablement materials in partnership with product marketing to support the sales team in promoting new and strategic offerings.
  • Partner with marketing to create tailored content and campaigns aligned with market needs and growth objectives.
  • Support demand generation strategies and ensure alignment with measurable business goals.
  • Participate in planning and execution of customer engagement initiatives, including campaigns, webinars and industry events to enhance sales and marketing effectiveness.

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.

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.

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.

Benefits:

TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, up to 12 paid holidays per year, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts), mental health support, disability benefits, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, legal benefits, long-term care insurance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, and access to TransUnion's Employee Resource Groups. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.

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.

Pay Scale Information :The U.S. base salary range for this position is $82,700.00 - $120,000.00 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, fulltime 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's Internal Job Title:

Sr Consultant, Strategic Planning
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Project Manager, Strategic Planning

60290 Chicago, Illinois Illinois Staffing

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Strategic Planning Coordinator

Alumni Relations and Development (ARD) engages alumni, current students, parents and friends of the University through intellectual, professional and social activities on campus, around the world and online. ARD raises $600 Million annually to support faculty and researchers, practitioners and patients, and students and programs across the University. Our work supports priorities in every division, school, department, and institute. The Strategic Planning function in ARD propels operational excellence and supports enterprise-wide alignment to help us meet-and exceed-our fundraising goals.

This position uses best practices and knowledge of non-technical projects from conception to completion. Assembles teams and develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports while being the point of contact for those projects. This role provides strategic and operational support to senior leaders by developing briefing materials, synthesizing data, and managing key initiatives that drive organizational priorities forward. It involves translating strategic plans into actionable projects, overseeing timelines and deliverables, and ensuring alignment across departments. The position requires strong project management, analytical, and communication skills to inform decision-making and support collaboration across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities include enabling senior leaders to advance strategic priorities by preparing agendas, briefing documents, talking points, synthesizing inputs, and drafting summaries and recommendations. This role also translates strategic plan and leadership priorities into proposed initiatives, projects, or programs aimed at growing organizational capacity and driving results. It coordinates and manages timelines, workstreams, deliverables, and stakeholders for major strategic initiatives. Additionally, it develops project charters, workplans, and status reports to maintain transparency and accountability.

The position also tracks progress against goals and flags risks or interdependencies requiring escalation. It maintains a strong understanding of the priorities of ARD leaders and demonstrates the ability to speak to and recommend strategies to advance those priorities. Supports senior leaders in evaluating strategic priorities, resource implications, and success metrics. Ensures alignment between departmental/unit plans and institutional-level strategies. Conducts benchmarking, landscape scans, and stakeholder interviews to inform strategic decisions. Analyzes internal data to assess current state and identify opportunities for improvement or growth.

Develops presentations and reports that communicate complex findings and recommendations in a clear and actionable way. Coordinates meetings, retreats, and workshops with leaders, staff, and external partners. Builds relationships across departments to foster alignment and collaboration. Contributes to change management efforts through communications, training, and engagement strategies. Brings a strong project management mindset, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver results on time. Communicates effectively in written and verbal formats, with experience preparing materials for executive audiences. Demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.

The minimum qualifications include a college or university degree in a related field and 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Strategic Planning & Operations Consultant

60290 Chicago, Illinois DaVita

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At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. For more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us ahead of our customers' evolving needs, from advocating for seat belts and air bags to leading in pricing sophistication, telematics, and device and identity protection.

Job Description

Our strategic planning and operations consultants act as a bridge between our long-term goals and day-to-day execution, ensuring our strategic intent is properly translated into outcomes and impact. As execution partners, we bring together the right voices and thought leadership to ensure operational processes are well-designed and effectively executed, enabling Allstate to create a competitive advantage through technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of integrated execution plans to ensure planning and delivery are connected, efficient, and effective.
  • Support operational reviews, bringing together senior leadership across Allstate Technology Solutions (ATS) to review progress towards strategic and operational priorities and make strategic decisions.
  • Support reporting and communication of progress on Objectives and Key Results.
  • Promote an environment of accountability within the team.
  • Develop ideas with strategic impact that align with broader enterprise strategies as a thought leader.
  • Contribute to the execution of strategic initiatives that advance our enterprise technology strategy.
  • Assist in communicating the technology strategy to ensure organizational understanding and motivation to achieve goals.
  • Provide expertise in complex situations to support business solutions development.

Education

  • 4-year Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Experience

  • 3 or more years of relevant experience (Preferred)

In lieu of education & experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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Skills

Accountability, Planning, Prioritization, Strategic Initiative, Strategic Objectives

Compensation

Salary range: $66,800.00 - $120,650.00 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

The selected candidate will be required to undergo a background check.

Joining our team offers an opportunity to challenge yourself, develop your skills, and impact the future positively. We foster a flexible, inclusive environment recognized for diversity and empowerment.

Good Hands. Greater Together.

Note: Allstate generally does not sponsor employment-based visas for this role.

For Indiana applicants, please be aware of the state's anti-discrimination policies for veterans.

For San Francisco and Los Angeles, please review local Fair Chance Ordinance information via provided links.

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Strategic Planning & Operations Consultant

60290 Chicago, Illinois Allstate Insurance Company

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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.

Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.

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It is the Company's policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee's ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.

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Corporate Strategic Planning Associate (Bilingual)

60290 Chicago, Illinois Direct Staffing Inc

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Corporate Strategic Planning Associate (Bilingual)

Manage relationships with various entities within the Japanese and local communities and relevant events.

Plan and coordinate events in conjunction with Japanese and local communities.

Develop concepts and grand designs for HQA's activities related to Japanese and local communities.

Coordinate with relevant HQA divisions and regional offices to maximize bank exposure with Japanese and local communities.

Support global system initiatives driven by Tokyo Head Office (CPG).

Serve as a business-side coordinator in HQA for the implementation and maintenance of global systems driven by Tokyo Head Office.

Manage or support tasks assigned by GM.

Monitor investment portfolio compliance and perform surveillance.

Market and develop solutions for customer base regarding referral business as a Register Representative.

Qualifications:
  • 3-5 years of business, technical, actuarial, or statistical experience.
  • Compliance/Charles River/BondEdge experience is a plus.
  • SVF Wrap experience is a plus.
  • Solid communication, coordination/negotiation, and process management skills.
  • Experience in corporate philanthropy and/or fundraising.
  • Bilingual in English and Japanese is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience.

Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Senior Consultant, Strategic Planning - Emerging Markets

60290 Chicago, Illinois TransUnion

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What We'll Bring:

The Market Strategy & Development Advisor supports the strategic growth of TransUnion's Information and Professional Services industries by developing and executing go-to-market plans, leading cross-functional initiatives, and delivering actionable insights that enhance market presence and revenue performance. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end implementation of strategic initiatives, coordinating with key matrix partners such as sales, marketing, finance, operations, and legal. With a strong foundation in project management, market analysis, and stakeholder collaboration, the Advisor ensures timely delivery of projects, clear communication of priorities, and alignment with business objectives. The role also involves synthesizing internal and external data, including financial information, to address business challenges and drive innovation.

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree required, ideally in business, finance, marketing, management, engineering, economics (or relevant work experience)
  • 5-7 years of professional experience, ideally in strategy, marketing, project management, or management consulting
  • Strong analytical and insight-driven problem-solving skills
  • Solid organizational and project management skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail and high degree of comfort managing multiple assignments simultaneously
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Structured and logical thinking with ability to synthesize information into key messages appropriate for the audience and focus on what matters most
  • Experience working with senior-level managers and proven track record for completing assignments on time
  • Driven by intellectual curiosity and independent thinking, with positive "can do" self-starter attitude
  • Ability and desire to function at both strategic and tactical levels
  • Ability to effectively develop relationships, engage, advise, and persuasively communicate with leaders, customers, and internal and external partners in face-to-face scenarios demonstrating real-time insight, flexibility and sound judgment
  • Sound working knowledge of software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint with strong presentation skills
Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience working in a matrixed environment preferred, collaborating across teams and functions
  • Prior experience in Information Services, Legal and Investigative Services and/or Investment industries is a plus
  • Prior experience in identity/fraud risk management space or digital marketing space is a plus
Impact You'll Make:

1. Market Development
  • Contribute to the creation and ongoing refinement of business strategies for the Information and Professional Services markets.
  • Research and synthesize industry trends to deliver insights to key stakeholders, enhancing understanding of market dynamics, customer expectations, and competitive positioning.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and internal reporting tools to track performance against KPIs.
  • Lead and support initiatives including customer insights development and industry-specific go-to-market strategies.
2. Strategic Project Oversight
  • Manage projects in the development of project plans, coordination of tasks, assignment and oversight of project activities and milestones for cross-functional teams, and active prioritization across multiple initiatives
  • Serve as the central point of communication for project execution, adjusting plans as needed to accommodate evolving business needs.
  • Continuously improve market development processes and strategic planning frameworks.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Product Development, and Legal to execute on strategic priorities.
  • Foster alignment across departments to ensure seamless execution of initiatives and integration of market strategies.
5. Sales & Marketing Enablement
  • Collaborate with sales to understand pipeline performance, key account activities, and revenue drivers.
  • Design and deliver training and enablement materials in partnership with product marketing to support the sales team in promoting new and strategic offerings.
  • Partner with marketing to create tailored content and campaigns aligned with market needs and growth objectives.
  • Support demand generation strategies and ensure alignment with measurable business goals.
  • Participate in planning and execution of customer engagement initiatives, including campaigns, webinars and industry events to enhance sales and marketing effectiveness.


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.

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.

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.

Benefits:

TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, up to 12 paid holidays per year, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts), mental health support, disability benefits, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, legal benefits, long-term care insurance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, and access to TransUnion's Employee Resource Groups. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.

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

Pay Scale Information :

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $82,700.00 - $120,000.00 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, fulltime 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's Internal Job Title:
Sr Consultant, Strategic Planning
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Lead Analytics & Insights Associate (Strategic Planning)

60290 Chicago, Illinois Vizient

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When you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary:

In this role, you will provide strategic planning and analytics support for a Vizient/Sg2 member. You will conduct analysis and projects under limited supervision to identify actionable strategic insights and enhance decision making. You will present findings and recommendations to management and/or leadership and provide guidance in selecting alternative approaches. You will assist in training, or mentorship to other team members and bring forward best practices.

Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies and procedures.
  • Establish strong working relationships and active communication with key internal and external stakeholders to effectively manage expectations.
  • Perform advanced analyses, synthesizes data, develops initial findings, and begins to craft recommended strategies in support of the strategic, and business planning processes as well as executive decision-making.
  • Demonstrate proficiency-or a willingness to learn-in all departmental data platforms (e.g., Vizient/Sg2, state data, Strata, Buxton), and apply the appropriate tools based on project needs. Identify data requirements and define the approach for data collection specific to each assignment.
  • Leverage an understanding of competitive factors and Vizient differentiators into analysis and synthesize insights.
  • Leverage both qualitative and quantitative data to inform key executive decisions, contributing to a variety of deliverables such as market share analyses, market scans, ad hoc intelligence/sizing, and service line growth assessments to drive strategic value.
  • Support system-wide strategic planning initiatives, including service line growth strategies, ambulatory network development, facility planning, and overall system-level strategic planning efforts.
  • Leverage a solid understanding of healthcare market trends and planning methodologies. Develop subject matter expertise in specific areas and proactively monitor, track, and share relevant updates and insights.
  • Leverage advanced data visualization tools to create compelling visual stories, managing advanced data management tools for complex analysis, developing and presenting insights to stakeholders, planning and implementing data strategies, and overseeing medium to large scale projects.
  • Participate in team meetings and on departmental committees as requested.

Qualifications:

  • Relevant degree preferred.
  • 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
  • Strong experience in strategic planning and forecasting, ideally within strategy teams, consulting, or healthcare environment focused on growth, service lines, or market analysis required.
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Suite required.
  • Strong analytical, database, and spreadsheet skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
  • Ability to interpret market trends and synthesize insights using both qualitative and quantitative data to support enterprise planning highly preferred.
  • Experience with SQL, Python, Power BI or Tableau highly preferred.
  • Ability to meet rigorous deadlines, balance multiple priorities and achieve high levels of productivity while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  • Broad knowledge of Vizient/Sg2 portfolio of products and services is highly preferred.
  • Healthcare experience highly preferred.

Estimated Hiring Range:

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $102,400.00 to $179,000.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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Director - Strategic Financing Services - Applications and Strategic Planning

60684 Chicago, Illinois Cherry Bekaert

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**Description**
Cherry Bekaert's Strategic Financing Services Advisory Team (SFS) is looking for a New Markets Tax Credits Applications and Strategic Planning Director (Director). We offer an opportunity to work with a team of experts with a deep track record in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation applications, CDFI Fund Applications, other Government and Philanthropic funding applications, strategic planning services for community development entities and projects, NMTC placement and deployment assistance, and NMTC compliance and asset management services.
The Director will oversee the Application and Strategic Planning activities for Community Development Entities (CDEs), Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Community Lenders and Nonprofits (collectively Community Development Organizations). The Director will work with the Community Development Organizations to help them build internal and external capacity, clarify their Mission, Vision and Values (MVV), formalize their strategic plans and execute their strategic plans so that they holistically work towards upholding and achieving their MVV as they expand and add new services. The Director will lead a team of Application Writers and Community Development Specialists, manage the process of writing NMTC Applications, manage the grant writing and applications process for clients seeking funding from other funding programs, and expand the portfolio of clients. The Director will work collaboratively internally and externally to achieve measurable results for the team, the clients and the communities our clients serve.
The successful candidate will have a strong attention to detail and deadlines and a mission to help make a difference in Low-Income Communities.
About SFS: SFS has been involved in the NMTC industry since its inception and to date has secured over $1.7 billion in NMTC funding. SFS is proud to have structured and facilitated NMTC investments that have created 28,077 direct jobs, served 957,153 clients through community facilities, and helped create over 10.6 million square feet of new and improved commercial and industrial real estate. SFS's current portfolio consists of investments in areas with poverty rates as high as 66%, median family income as low as 14.24%, and unemployment rates as high as 31.2%.
About The Innovate Fund (TIF): TIF serves the state of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Since inception, it has directly deployed $96 million of NMTC investments in 36 transactions that have leveraged an additional 1.3 Billion of indirect capital, and created 8,194 direct jobs, while expanding the service area's health and wellness services to 707,714 Low Income Persons. TIF is governed by a seven-member governing board, including representation from Cherry Bekaert and the Greenville Local Development Corporation, with input from an advisory board of 9 LIC experts.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Application Writing
+ Managing of Application and Grant writing team
+ Cultivate a healthy team culture
+ Coordinate and assist with balancing NMTC application writing team's individual and team workflow
+ Optimize NMTC Allocation Application process for clients and team members
+ Drafting, reviewing and preparing NMTC Allocation Applications and supporting documents for strategic and technical opportunities
+ Writing and reviewing compelling business strategies, community outcomes and other narratives to maximize scoring and increase likelihood of successful outcomes
+ Collaborating with clients to identify and source appropriate NMTC pipeline opportunities to suit unique CDE needs (considering geography, project type, community impacts, etc.)
+ Synthesizing and incorporating industry terms, trends and data to support business strategies, community outcomes and compelling applications that translate to smooth financial closings
+ Identifying and managing other grant and application writing opportunities to ensure quality and timely submissions as well as strategic alignment
+ Collaborating with deal team participants (investors, borrowers, supporters and stakeholders) to secure commitments, evidence of support and/or letters of interest as required for submission of various funding applications and/or financial closings
+ Designing and reviewing project proposals and summaries for investment opportunities in a clear, compelling, and concise manner
Community Development Consulting
+ Establishing relationships with CDFIs, CDEs, and various community development stakeholders
+ Collaborating with the team to identify opportunities with existing or aspiring CDFIs to allow them to execute their vision
+ Assisting clients with formalizing their organizational framework through an Organization Assessment including: review of the organization's service area, products/services, track record, pipeline, community impact data, management capacity and finances
+ Assisting with underwriting and structuring NMTC transactions
+ Supporting and preparing for submission of relevant Certifications
+ Preparing sub-CDE Certifications in connection with NMTC allocation agreements.
+ Working with organizations to meet certification requirements and establish policies and procedures that will ensure continued compliance
+ Helping identify an organization's short and long-term goals and objectives in order to develop a sustainable financial plan
+ Helping secure private investment commitments and a strategy for long-term financial viability
+ Actively managing a pipeline of community development finance investing, lending, and growth initiatives
+ Collaborating with GPS and GovCon teams to identify and develop grant writing opportunities that align with compliance needs and enhance cross-industry initiatives
+ Working collaboratively with Bank Finance and other industries within Cherry Bekaert to create comprehensive offerings that holistically serve our clients' needs
+ Coordinating with The Innovate Fund (TIF) Chief Operating Officer and Cherry Bekaert staff on strategic planning initiatives
+ Other job-related functions as assigned
+ Travel: 20%
What you bring to the role:
+ Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
+ CPA license, MBA, JD, LLM, Master's Degree (other field related certifications may be considered)
+ Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated progressive experience in community development finance, tax credit finance, CDE/CDFI Lending, structured finance or related field
+ Knowledge of tax credit financing required, with specific experience with NMTC strongly preferred
+ Experience in working with borrowers, lenders, investors and Community Development Organizations
+ Strong research and analytical skills; ability to solve complex issues.
+ Expert knowledge of tax credit finance reporting required, with specific experience with CDFI Fund's AMIS reporting strongly preferred
+ Ability to effectively manage up, down and out, providing exceptional client service by leveraging communication skills to develop and maintain outstanding relationships.
+ Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written (including technical writing), and presentation skills
+ Entrepreneurial and highly motivated to make internal and external connections
+ Proficiency in Excel
+ Strong sense of urgency and shared sense of mission
What we offer you:
+ Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust,?and mutual respect.
+ A well-run firm that offers stability and opportunity to develop as a leader.
+ The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you.
+ A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development.
+ Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing.
+ Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work.
+ Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures.
+ Supportive partnership group with a "one firm" mentality and a commitment to colleagues' success
+ Big firm resources and bench strength; small firm flexibility and openness to new ideas
+ Collaboration across service lines and offices; a firm culture that embraces one another and the community; and an excellent opportunity to help bring along talented staff
+ Defined metrics and targets that eliminate ambiguity
+ Shared values, including uncompromising integrity, a passion for excellence, and mutual respect
Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.
Pay Range:
146,395- 328,800
About Cherry Bekaert
Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.
This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States?Cherry Bekaert will not provide?work?sponsorship for this position.
Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at? and follow us on LinkedIn,?Glassdoor,?Instagram, Twitter?and Facebook.
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Strategic Workforce Planning Lead, AI & Automation

60684 Chicago, Illinois Mondelez International

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**Job Description**
**Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International?**
**Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.**
**_Hybrid out of our Chicago, IL office_**
The strategic workforce planning lead looks at a holistic view of factors that help Mondelez plan for a skills-based workforce for the future. You will help our business leaders understand workforce dynamics, benchmark against competitors, and provide evidence based insights for them to make data-driven decisions about talent acquisition, retention and overall business strategy. You will also support the annual operational headcount planning cycle alongside Finance and Business Services.
As we face a changing labor market landscape with geographical considerations, socio-economic conditions, workforce supply shortages with changing worker demographics, and AI agents fast becoming a way of automating processes and tasks, this role pulls together external and internal factors in forecasting skills-based future workforce demand at Mondelez. This role provides insights that support integrating technology, process and business strategy into one unified approach to strategic workforce planning.
In this role, you will analyze what-if scenarios of supply vs demand in an annual operational headcount planning, to a multi-year time horizon for Mondelez to be future-ready. You will support our organization in analytics research for workforce optimization. You will also focus on developing and implementing strategic workforce plans that consider both human capital and digital/AI solutions, ensuring alignment with our overall business objectives.
**Responsibilities:**
+ **Strategic Workforce Planning:** Collaborate with data scientists, AI specialists, and analysts to develop and implement data-driven strategic workforce plans. Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and other technologies to optimize workforce effectiveness in alignment with organizational goals.Identify talent gaps based on required skills and determine whether to build, buy, borrow, or "bot" (using AI agents) to attain them.
+ **Labor Market Analysis:** Research external, publicly available sources in countries where workforce is represented, such as government labor data, online professional profiles, job postings, employee reviews, layoff patterns to identify trends, provide insights into labor market conditions, job postings, employee sentiments, and competitor trends.
+ **Workforce Opportunity** **Planning** **:** Partner with our Talent and Total Rewards CoEs, conduct analysis of the organization's job taxonomy to identify functions and roles suitable for Generative AI (Gen AI) enhancements, incorporating analysis of skills and automation opportunities in Mondelez's business processes. Build what-if scenarios to prepare for future demand and supply challenges.
+ **Workday Adaptive:** Support annual operational headcount planning processpartnering with own team, Business Services, Finance and HR functions. Research future enhancements Workday Adaptive Roadmaps for Skills based Strategic Workforce Planning. Recommend future roadmap capabilities in Workday Adaptive, influence on securingexecutive support for sponsorship in deployment and execution.Partner with Business Services to develop change management plans to communicate, train and deploy new tools and features to the HR community.
+ **Stakeholder Engagement:** Engage with senior executives and other stakeholders to provide insights supportingstrategic workforce plans.Facilitate workforce planning enablement workshops with senior level audiences to identify critical roles, discuss insights,persuade for sponsorship and prioritization in action planning.
**Core** **Skills:**
+ Strong leadership skills, with experience managing analytics engagements and delivering insights to executive audiences.
+ Ability to influence and persuade senior executives with workshop facilitation, consulting and data storytelling skills.
+ Experience in conducting labor market research using publicly available labor data, job postings, and workforce research related publications.
+ Strong data analysis and modeling skills, with deep understanding of statistical forecasting methods.
+ Nimble learning with workforce planning technologies such as Workday Adaptive, Visier Planning, Anaplan.
+ Good understanding of AI and automation technologiesimpacting workforce strategy, including Generative AI (GenAI) and AI agents.
+ Ability to analyze existing job architectures and role profiles.
+ Critical thinking, problem solving, and solid analytical skills.
+ Ability to balance stakeholders, collaborating with cross-functional teams such as HR, Finance, Business Services and Enterprise Strategy.
+ Strategic thinking and the ability to see the big picture.
**Experience:**
+ 5+ years of experience in People Analytics and/or Strategic Workforce Planning, Enterprise Strategy, HR, or related field.
+ Experience with demand vs supply workforce analysis, labor market research, scenario planning, and statistical forecasting methods.
+ Experience with AI and automation projects, applications of AI agents to work processesare a plus.
+ Familiarity with skills-based workforce planning is a plus.
**Education:**
+ Bachelor's degree in a Finance or STEM field with specialization in any of the following:Financial Analytics,Financial Mathematics & Statistics, Forecasting Methods, Applied Mathematics, Bio Sciences, Physics, Statistics, Data Science, Machine Learning/AI.
The base salary range for this position is $137,300 to $188,825; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.
In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
No Relocation support available
**Business Unit Summary**
The United States is the largest market in the Mondelez International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands-including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products -are close at hand for our consumers across the country.
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.
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**Job Type**
Regular
Analytics & Modelling
Analytics & Data Science
At Mondelez International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.
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Director Strategic Partnerships and Planning - US Based Remote

60684 Chicago, Illinois Anywhere Real Estate

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**Director, Strategic Partnerships & Planning**
This role reports into an executive leader at Anywhere Integrated Services. Our team is focused on designing and building out Anywhere's new business line under a new brand, Upward Title & Closing. This business line will consist of joint ventures between Anywhere Integrated Services' wholly owned title and closing companies and participating Anywhere Brands real estate affiliates.
This role will be responsible for supporting Upward's go to market roadmap; and leading the collaboration with partners and leadership to build a high-impact business plan for each new company. We are looking for a passionate and experienced strategist who will help to own both external partnerships and financial modeling for our suite of companies.
Successful individuals in this role can plan on earning a competitive base salary and variable compensation.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Partner Management - Support ownerships of broker-owner relationships, input, and questions from Anywhere franchisees during the 3-6 month implementation phase. Own relationships with partners post-launch and develop a programmatic approach for ongoing partner success.
- Company Financial Planning: Support the build of high-impact roadmap and viable joint venture entities, including: identifying viable geographies for additional affiliate outreach, working with finance to build pro-formas, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners on office footprint, staffing, and implementation decisions
- Leadership & Communications - Serve a key communicator and program owner during the 3-5 month implementation phase. Set a precedent for thoughtful listening and iteration. Ensure launch progress and key decisions are clearly and enthusiastically communicated to internal stakeholders, including leaders in operations, legal, finance, marketing, and Anywhere brand partners.
- Thoughtful Implementation - Collaborate with internal teams to own and iterate on the workplan and ensure all launch processes are efficient and impact-oriented. Think outside the box on how things should (or could) be done.
**Minimum Requirements:**
- 5+ years of experience in strategic or partnership management functions; no real estate or industry experience required.
- Experience in working closely with external partners (clients, partners, etc) to build and communicate business strategies and plans. Expertise in pitching a plus.
- High degree of confidence working with financial models and partnering with finance stakeholders
- Expert in program management and ownership, including data-driven iteration on the value proposition, processes, and communications of a complex program/offering.
- Proven experience in leadership level communications and presentations; experience in managing external partners a plus.
- Stellar communication and presentation skills
- Superb time management skills and a strong sense of ownership for outcomes
- Ability to work independently, including analyzing and proposing changes in strategy, tools, and structure
- Diverse candidates, thinking, and backgrounds encouraged!
**Anywhere is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees including:**
+ Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term disability benefits, AD&D
+ 401(k) savings plan with company match
+ Paid Time Off to Include Holidays, Vacation Time, and Sick Time
+ Paid Family & Paternity Leave
+ Life Insurance
+ Business Travel Accident Insurance
+ All employees receive access to LinkedIn Learning
+ Tuition reimbursement for approved programs
+ Employee Referral Program
+ Adoption Assistance Program
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Health and Wellness Program and Incentives
+ Employee Discounts
+ Employee Resource Groups
Anywhere Integrated Services is a driving force in the title and settlement services industry. Anywhere Integrated Services?is national in scope, but each of its companies are locally staffed, with a wealth of experience in settlement services. We operate in 49 states as well as the District of Columbia, and provide closing services in all 50. Anywhere Integrated Services?is a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate. Anywhere Real Estate is a publicly traded company and a global provider of real estate services. It franchises and owns several of the industry's leading real estate brands and brokerages.
Anywhere Integrated Services' Family of Companies operate more than 40 distinct company and brand names throughout the United States such as Title One (ID), Sunbelt Title (FL), Equity Title (CA), Texas American Title Company (TX), Market Street Settlement Group (NH/ME), Mid-Atlantic Settlement (MD), Burnet Title (MN / IL / WI) and U.S. Title (MO).
Anywhere Real Estate Inc. ( ? **(NYSE: HOUS) is moving real estate to what's next.** Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate?Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate ( ,?Century 21® ( ,?Coldwell Banker® ( ,?Coldwell Banker Commercial® ( ,?Corcoran® ( ,?ERA® ( , and?Sotheby's International Realty® ( , we fulfill our purpose to empower everyone's next move through our leading integrated services, which include franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses, as well as mortgage and title insurance underwriter minority owned joint ventures. Anywhere supports nearly 1 million home sale transactions annually and our portfolio of industry-leading brands turns houses into homes in more than 118 countries and territories across the world.
**At Anywhere, we are empowering everyone's next move - your career included.** What differentiates us is our scale, expertise, network, and unique business model that positions us as a trusted advisor throughout every stage of the real estate transaction. **We pursue talent** - strategic thinkers who are eager to always find a better way, relentlessly focus on talent, obsess about growth, and achieve exceptional results. **We value our people-first culture,** which thrives on empowerment, innovation, and cross-company collaboration as we keep moving the world forward, together. Read more about our company culture and values in our annual Impact Report ( .
We are proud of our award-winning culture and are consistently recognized as an employer of choice by various organizations including:
+ Great Place to Work
+ Forbes World's Best Employers
+ Newsweek World's Most Trustworthy Companies
+ Ethisphere World's Most Ethical Companies
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