Program Director, Strategy & Planning - Hybrid

When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive.

Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life's moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:

• Award-winning culture
• Inclusion and diversity as a priority
• Performance Based Incentive Plans
• Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
• Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
• Mental health support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Student loan repayment options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work environments

*All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans .

And that's just the beginning...

With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you're directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!

General Summary:
Join Our Team as a Program Director, Strategy & Planning!

Are you a strategic mastermind who loves turning big ideas into action? We're looking for a Program Director to help lead our exciting transformation initiatives and work hand-in-hand with senior leadership to drive results. If you're passionate about problem-solving, thrive in fast-paced environments, and can juggle complex projects like a pro, this is your chance to shine!

The Program Director, Strategy & Planning, will support the Total Leave Senior Leadership Team, providing executive-level assistance to VP and SVP leadership. This role will lead key strategic initiatives, manage cross-functional projects, and ensure alignment of business strategy with functional objectives. The position also includes responsibility for facilitating leadership decision-making, managing project execution, and overseeing executive communication efforts.

Hybrid: 3 Days Onsite at our Portland, Maine or Chattanooga, TN campus

Unum Solutions was created in 2020 to develop a suite of digital-first solutions that is focused on solving critical problems for HR decision-makers. From developing new leave administration platforms to helping employers provide behavioral health support to employees, we are continuously innovating and creating new products and capabilities.

Job Specs:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 5 years of experience in business strategy, consulting, operations, or communications.
• Strong understanding of the Financial Services industry.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and influencing skills, particularly at the C-Suite level.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to develop and implement action plans.
• Proven project management skills with a focus on execution and results.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, adapt, and execute in a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in building solid business relationships at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage key strategic initiatives to align business strategy with functional goals.
• Facilitate leadership problem-solving sessions, ensuring timely decisions and action plans.
• Coordinate and execute cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Develop and monitor program risk scorecards, providing regular updates and risk validation.
• Manage executive-level reporting, including the preparation of quarterly management reports and business case development.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure timely project updates and the achievement of objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction across multiple teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Serve as a liaison between workstreams, stakeholders, and the executive team to drive project success.
• Oversee the creation of executive communications, including presentations, reports, and speeches.
• Represent the senior leadership team with professionalism in all internal and external communications.
• Act as a role model for project management excellence, promoting a focus on financial value and business metrics.

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Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.

The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.
$89,900.00-$169,900.00

Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.

Company:
Unum

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