Senior Business Advisor

Responsible for the coordination and oversight of strategic initiatives under the direction of a President or Chief. Rely on extensive experience, innovation, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Lead special projects/programs and advise company leadership up to executives on various LOB/division-related matters. Mentor and/or coordinate activities of staff as necessary.

Hybrid position

Plan and direct all administrative and operational activities for the organization's President or Chief

Serve as the liaison between top management and stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of organizational objectives

Coordinate with internal and external resources to prioritize and develop solutions for their areas; this includes development of LOB/division projects and/or programs that meet organizational goals and requirements while suggesting improvements toward innovation, quality, effectiveness, and efficiency

Provide Board of Director support for LOB/Division as assigned

Monitor high-priority initiatives and identify obstacles or potential blocks to success within LOB/Division and identify cross-LOB impacts

Ensure communication and alignment within LOB/Division leadership team by communicating initiative/project status and bringing in others as needed to stay on course

Provide decision support through data gathering and analysis as needed

Organize and prioritize critical issues and required information for the executive to organize meetings and facilitate efficient decision-making

Prioritize and assess requests/inquiries to President/Chief and determine the proper course of action

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related functional area; or equivalent experience

Eight years of demonstrated corporate functional experience demonstrating competency in several functional areas including championing, influencing, and implementing enterprise-wide projects with five years working with senior management

Excellent creative analytical and problem-solving skills for complex problems

Flexible and able to quickly and effectively change priorities and direction

Travel may be required domestic and international

Proven ability to navigate complex situations through organizational landscape and with multiple stakeholders

Ability to drive results through informal authority, serves as a consultant to key business partners, and represents users and customers in every thought and interaction

Proven ability to successfully manage risks/issues at a program level

Demonstrate ability to be a decision-maker showing balanced consideration of business issues and determining and effectively managing constituents

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and analytical skills

Strategic skills to support envisioning work, program planning, and strategic partnerships

Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment the in performance of job duties. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Demonstrated ability as a forerunner and coordinator in best practice improvements

Remain current in field; demonstrate motivation, creativity, and expert knowledge by initiating and driving the formation of new innovative ideas/programs

Strong willingness to learn, share knowledge with other team members, accept responsibility, and handle multiple tasks concurrently

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here. 

Salary Ranges: $100,000.00 - $157,500.00

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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