Strategic Initiatives Manager

Our team is seeking a dedicated and strategic professional to join the dynamic environment of a growing global financial services company. As a Strategic Initiatives Manager, you will lead high-impact projects that drive business growth, collaborate with leaders across departments, and manage key relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

You Are

• A proactive and driven professional with a passion for strategy development and business transformation.

• A strategic thinker with a strong background in competitive intelligence, research, and project management, with experience in leading multiple strategic initiatives.

• An effective communicator capable of translating complex strategic data into high-impact presentations for executives and stakeholders.

• A relationship builder who is comfortable engaging with internal and external partners, including senior leaders, financial professionals, and general agents.

• A team player with the ability to work effectively across functions to drive strategic initiatives and deliver successful results.

You Will

• Lead the execution of strategic initiatives that align with company goals, coordinating across departments to ensure timely and successful completion of projects.

• Conduct competitive intelligence research and market analysis to inform business decisions and strategy development.

• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing leadership and guidance in the creation and implementation of strategic business initiatives.

• Prepare polished materials for executive presentations, collaborating with leadership to present insights, strategic recommendations, and project outcomes.

• Support department efforts in enhancing competitive positioning, focusing on the development and refinement of new business strategies and projects that advance company priorities.

• Facilitate cross-functional communication, driving alignment between internal teams and external partners to deliver on the company’s strategic goals.

• Monitor and evaluate strategic project performance, using data-driven insights to recommend improvements and streamline operations across teams.

• Contribute to organizational growth, bringing innovative ideas to the table and staying up to date on industry trends, competitive dynamics, and best practices.

You Have

• Excellent communication skills, particularly in conveying technical and analytical information through visual storytelling with advanced PowerPoint skills. Experience creating executive-level presentations is essential.

• Strong organizational abilities with a proven track record of managing multiple strategic projects and competing priorities.

• Experience in relationship management, with the ability to build strong working relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders.

• A data-driven approach, with expertise in analyzing market and business performance and making recommendations for improvement.

• Strategic Initiatives and Competitive Intelligence experience, with an ability to oversee and deliver multiple complex projects, as well as familiarity with managing project budgets and resources.

Salary Range$82,660.00 - $135,805.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

• Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

• Dental plan

• Vision plan

• Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

• Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

• Adoption assistance

• College planning

• Tuition reimbursement

• Student loan assistance

• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Equity & Inclusion

Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:

• Employee Resource Groups:

• Colleague Connection Committees

• Community Involvement Committees

A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work

• Voluntary self-ID

• Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.