Director - Strategic Planning

Requirements

Description and Requirements

Hybrid role - 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY

(willing to consider candidates commutable to Bridgewater, NJ.)

Role Value Proposition

This role works directly with the USB chief of staff and performs a variety of strategic planning and governance functions for U.S. Business (USB). The role partners with the planning leads across USB and the enterprise as a whole in developing and communicating the financial and strategic plan. The position includes planning coordination, project management of organizational initiatives, coordination and drafting of major communications/ presentations, and ad hoc special projects that call for a high level of analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

Design and lead key strategic initiatives across USB. Drive improvements across USB by developing actionable plans based on in-depth data analytics. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including resolving issues and seeking consensus among diverse groups of stakeholders. Develop USB experimentations in coordination with USB business teams and corporate functions and build a governance to oversee the progress and the outcome. Support the USB chief of staff as assigned or required.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills

Required

Bachelor’s degree required (MBA/Advanced degree is a plus) Demonstrated ability to achieve measurable results in a matrix setting through stewardship, influence, motivation and leadership. Strong leader with demonstrated sound business judgment.Able to inspire the trust, confidence and respect of peers and other senior leaders. Strong business and financial acumen. Ability to champion change, inspire a shared vision and promote key values. Analytic thinker capable of streamlining and simplifying complicated processes across the organization. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills – including oral and written communications, relationship building, collaboration, influence, negotiation and conflict mediation – across a broad range of levels in the organization. Ability to work independently with flexibility and focus in a dynamic environment.

Preferred

Management consulting experience strongly preferred Excellent presentation and communication skills

At MetLife, we’re leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.

The wage range for applicants for this position is $121,400 - 161,800. This role is also eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. MetLife offers a comprehensive benefits program, including healthcare benefits, life insurance, retirement benefits, parental leave, legal plan services and paid time off. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans

If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.