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Job Summary

The Business Strategy Manager is part of the Business Strategy team, focusing on strategic projects for the office of the President and CEO. This role involves working cross-functionally with business unit executive leadership and senior business leaders on various dynamic projects to support the organization's long-term operational and growth goals. The Manager of Business Strategy drives the execution of strategic initiatives, creating an immediate and significant impact across the organization by leading key projects and overseeing the development, coordination, and implementation of strategic plans.

 

Essential Job Functions

• Support the cross-functional coordination of establishing annual organization-wide goals and managing the complete communication process related to the Business Strategy. Accountable for quarterly goal progress tracking while ensuring proper rounds of feedback are incorporated throughout the approval process. Support the monthly Operating Committee meeting agenda and presentation materials.
  - (30%)

• Create and manage content for highly visible engagements such as board meetings, town halls, leadership meetings, and email newsletters/updates. Curate talking points and preparation materials for executives delivering strategic messages in an articulate and digestible manner by applying professional verbal and written communication skills.
  - (25%)

• Oversee, monitor, and sustain plans for multiple strategic projects, including but not limited to, board meetings, and tracking progress on business strategy and organization-wide goals. Determine proper communication tools to provide progress updates to Executive Leaders, summarize roadblocks/mitigation plans, and ensure progress and goals are met.
  - (20%)

• Develop, build, and manage annual communications plans for executive leadership, associates, and board in partnership with Corporate Communications. Draft and coordinate internal communications across multiple channels while translating complex business messages and capturing in the executive’s unique voice.
  - (15%)

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders in the coordination of executive leadership-initiated tasks and projects. Build and cultivate relationships at all levels internally including senior-level executives, peers, and the broader organizational team. Partner with business leaders to understand goals and progress against them.
  - (10%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Communications or equivalent, relevant work experience

• 8+ years relevant work experience in financial services, payments, technology, or marketing sectors with a focus on business transformation, business strategy, or office-of-the-CEO initiative support

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Communications or equivalent, relevant work experience

• 8+ years experience working with C-level executives

Skills

• PowerPoint Presentations

• Communications Writing

• Multitasking

• Timeline Management

• Microsoft Office

• Cross-Functional Teamwork

• Relationship Building

Reports To: Director and above

Direct Reports: 0

Work Environment

• Normal office environment, some travel may be required. 

• This position is hybrid with an onsite schedule of 3 - 4 days per month. 

• In-office requirements are subject to change based on business need.

• This position is currently available to candidates that reside within 60 miles of a Bread Financial location.

Travel

• Ability to travel up to 5% Annually

Physical and Mental Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily and meet the physical, mental and work environment requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.

• Communicate/Hearing

• Communicate/Talking

• Stationary Position/Seated

• Typing/Writing

• Maintain focus in high pressure or fast-paced work environment

Other Duties