Transformation Consultant, Firm Planning
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Role Overview
Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders, translating firm priorities into actionable plans, roadmaps, and investment strategies.
Partner with stakeholders to evaluate opportunities, risks, dependencies, resource needs, and business impacts.
Develop business cases, strategic recommendations, and planning frameworks that support decision-making and resource allocation.
Lead planning and coordination efforts for strategic transformation initiatives, including business integration and operating model changes.
Facilitate prioritization, governance, and cross-functional alignment to drive successful execution of key initiatives.
Monitor strategic plans and initiatives, identifying risks, constraints, and opportunities to improve outcomes.
Design and lead planning sessions, workshops, and stakeholder discussions to build consensus and organizational alignment.
Develop tools, metrics, and best practices that improve planning effectiveness, transparency, and governance readiness.
Influence executive decision-making through data-driven insights, clear storytelling, and actionable recommendations.
Foster collaboration across Corporate Development, Finance, Human Capital, Digital, and business teams to achieve enterprise objectives.
Identify and address organizational barriers that impact strategic execution and long-term success.
Mentor planning professionals and contribute to the advancement of strategic planning capabilities across the firm.
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Opportunity Overview
Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders, translating firm priorities into actionable plans, roadmaps, and investment strategies.
Partner with stakeholders to evaluate opportunities, risks, dependencies, resource needs, and business impacts.
Develop business cases, strategic recommendations, and planning frameworks that support decision-making and resource allocation.
Lead planning and coordination efforts for strategic transformation initiatives, including business integration and operating model changes.
Facilitate prioritization, governance, and cross-functional alignment to drive successful execution of key initiatives.
Monitor strategic plans and initiatives, identifying risks, constraints, and opportunities to improve outcomes.
Design and lead planning sessions, workshops, and stakeholder discussions to build consensus and organizational alignment.
Develop tools, metrics, and best practices that improve planning effectiveness, transparency, and governance readiness.
Influence executive decision-making through data-driven insights, clear storytelling, and actionable recommendations.
Foster collaboration across Corporate Development, Finance, Human Capital, Digital, and business teams to achieve enterprise objectives.
Identify and address organizational barriers that impact strategic execution and long-term success.
Mentor planning professionals and contribute to the advancement of strategic planning capabilities across the firm.
EEO Statement
Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- 6+ years of experience in strategic planning, transformation, consulting, finance, portfolio management, or a related field.
- Experience advising senior leaders on planning, prioritization, investment, and resource allocation decisions.
- Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Ability to influence without authority, navigate ambiguity, and drive results in a complex environment.
- MBA or advanced degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Strategy, or a related field.
- 11+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience supporting enterprise transformation, business integration, or M&A initiatives.
- Experience presenting to executive leadership and governance committees.
- Series 7, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, or similar certifications.
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Financial services firm providing wealth management and investment advice.
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