POSITION SUMMARY
The Strategic Initiatives Lead is responsible for the inception of large-scale, cross-functional business initiative proposals with a focus on designing and planning. This role bridges the gap between high-level strategy and operational implementation.  The Strategic Initiatives Lead incepts business requirements, in the pre-project phase, partnering across the Association to align needs, codify dependencies identifying gaps, conflicts and synergies.  

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Propose high-impact projects that drive the Association’s long-term goals 
•    Lead the development and publishing of business requirements, value propositions and measurement development during the pre-project submission and proposal development phases 
•    Provide follow-through and due diligence during the project submission, evaluation and development project phases, supporting the project manager and associated business and IT stakeholders.     
•    Foster cross functional collaborations and ensure stakeholders are held accountable. 
•    Define and manage proposal scope and boundaries, proactively identifying and resolving conflicts/ risks.
•    Ensure alignment to Association’s goals within the compliance framework 
•    Advise and support project, business, and IT owners throughout the proposal life cycle.
•    Supervise analysts as assigned. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
•    Bachelor’s degree 
•    Proven experience as a business lead supporting large-scale, cross-functional, strategic initiatives in a financial services setting required.
•    5+ years of P&C insurance vertical experience required, preferably in a non-technical role.  
•    Knowledge of, or experience in property insurance in California preferred.
•    Experience creating executive-level presentations and presenting to large audiences; virtually and in person required
•    Demonstrated planning and organizational skills and experience managing multiple priorities in a fast paced and demanding work environment required
•    Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products required 
•    Knowledge of the Agile process preferred.