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Coordinate with strategic planning contacts across the organization (including the PMO as a key ... Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience. * Eight years of strategic ...

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Coordinate with strategic planning contacts across the organization (including the PMO as a key ... Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience. * Eight years of strategic ...

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Summary Support management to ensure strategic business priorities are identified, prioritized ... Develop and update strategic planning templates and communications. * Update strategic roadmap ...

Senior Business Planning Manager Description - We are seeking a Business Planning Manager to drive business performance through strategic planning, financial analysis, performance management, and ...

... business unit. Operating in a pre-ERP environment, this role provides executive management with ... strategies. 2. Cost & Budget Control * Prevent Cost Overrun: Verify project-specific Accounts ...

Business Planning Manager

Teaneck, NJ · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

... business unit. Operating in a pre-ERP environment, this role provides executive management with ... strategies. 2. Cost & Budget Control * Prevent Cost Overrun: Verify project-specific Accounts ...

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How much do strategic business planning manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for strategic business planning manager in the United States is $119,462.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,500.00 and $138,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a strategic business planning manager?

To thrive as a Strategic Business Planning Manager, you need strong analytical abilities, financial acumen, and a background in business or finance, often supported by a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Familiarity with business intelligence tools, financial modeling software, and ERP systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help you influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional initiatives. These skills and qualities are vital for identifying growth opportunities, crafting effective business strategies, and ensuring organizational success.

What does a strategic business planning manager do?

A Strategic Business Planning Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring an organization's long-term business strategies. They analyze market trends, assess business performance, and identify opportunities for growth or improvement. These managers collaborate with senior leadership to set business goals, allocate resources, and ensure that organizational objectives are met efficiently. Their work often involves data-driven decision making, financial forecasting, and cross-functional project management.

What is the difference between Strategic Business Planning Manager vs Business Analyst?

AspectStrategic Business Planning ManagerBusiness Analyst
Primary FocusDeveloping long-term strategic plans and business growth strategiesAnalyzing data and processes to improve operational efficiency
Required SkillsStrategic thinking, leadership, project managementData analysis, problem-solving, communication
Work EnvironmentSenior planning teams, executive meetingsOperational teams, project groups
CertificationsBusiness Strategy, PMP, MBA often preferredBusiness Analysis certifications (CBAP, CCBA) often preferred

The Strategic Business Planning Manager focuses on creating and guiding long-term strategies for business growth, working closely with executives. In contrast, a Business Analyst concentrates on analyzing current processes and data to optimize operations. Both roles require analytical skills, but their scope and focus differ significantly.

What is the role of the strategic business planning manager in strategic planning?

A strategic business planning manager is responsible for developing and guiding an organization’s long-term goals and strategies. They analyze market trends, coordinate with leadership, and utilize tools like SWOT analysis to create actionable plans that align with company objectives. Their role involves ensuring strategic initiatives are effectively implemented and monitored for success.

How does a strategic business planning manager typically collaborate with other departments to drive organizational goals?

A Strategic Business Planning Manager works closely with leaders across departments such as finance, marketing, operations, and product development to ensure alignment on business objectives and initiatives. Regular cross-functional meetings, data sharing, and joint strategy sessions are common, allowing the manager to gather insights, identify synergies, and coordinate resources efficiently. This collaboration is essential for developing actionable business plans, monitoring progress, and adjusting strategies in response to market changes or internal priorities. Effective communication and relationship-building skills are key to success in this role.
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Strategic Business Planning Mgr

Aegon

Cedar Rapids, IA

$104K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Job Family

Corporate Development, Strategy and Sustainability

About Us

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.

Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment - one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.

Who We Are

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.

Today, we're part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what's important to them.

We're empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good - for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.

What We Do

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.

Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It's part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit transamerica.com.

Job Description Summary

Work in alignment with senior leadership to ensure strategic business priorities are identified, prioritized and executed.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Define and establish strategic planning processes, plans, priorities, capabilities, measures of success, etc.
  • Develop and/or maintain strategic roadmap and assigned strategic dashboards/tracking mechanisms.
  • Manage the timing of inputs/outputs that drive strategic project prioritization.
  • Identify integrations across the organization that impact the group.
  • Coordinate with strategic planning contacts across the organization (including the PMO as a key stakeholder) to develop and execute a holistic strategic planning process.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with supported groups and project teams.
  • Serve as the escalation point to resolve conflicts on priorities, goals, strategies, resources and key initiatives.
  • Create and deliver strategic presentations, story boards, etc. tailored for specific audiences.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.
  • Eight years of strategic planning experience in a similar environment or in a planning/consultant role.
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization to guide in strategic planning fundamentals and plan execution.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills to plan strategy, tactics and perform root cause analysis.
  • Presentation skills to create and deliver information to a wide audience.
  • Familiarity with project management tools, lifecycles, etc.
  • Proficiency using MS Office tools.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a relevant field.
  • Insurance/financial services experience.
  • Supervisory/management experience.
  • Understanding of LEAN Six Sigma methodology.


Working Conditions

  • Hybrid
  • Moderate Travel 10 to 25%
  • Travel to attend strategic planning sessions.

*Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.**

Compensation:

The salary for this position generally ranges between $104,000-$125,000. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operational needs and other considerations permitted by law. The range may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Rule 4.1.2.

Bonus Eligibility:

This position is also typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at Company Discretion.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Disclaimer:
Beware of fake job offers!

We've been alerted to scammers impersonating Transamerica recruiters, particularly for remote positions. Please note:

  • We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront.

  • Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer-not through text or email.


This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

  • Competitive Pay

  • Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

  • Pension Plan

  • 401k Match

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Disability Insurance

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Employee Discounts

  • Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

  • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

  • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

  • Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Back-Up Care Program

  • PTO for Volunteer Hours

  • Employee Matching Gifts Program

  • Employee Resource Groups

  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs

  • Employee Recognition Program

  • Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica's Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

* As of December 31, 2023