Director, Strategic Planning and Portfolio

Company: Kemper Corporation
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: April 3, 2021

Job Description:

Director, Strategic Planning and Portfolio Location(s)Alpharetta GA Details Kemper is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper's products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.-- Position Summary: Kemper Auto is seeking a Director, Strategic Planning & Portfolio to work at our office in Alpharetta, GA.--The Director works closely with leaders across the Kemper Auto organization to assist with the development, communication, and execution of the Product organization's strategic initiatives. The role involves a strong financial focus and the Director will gain key experience by helping to develop, refine, communicate, and implement the Kemper Auto product strategy. This individual is expected to display a high degree of creativity and latitude in working with the business leaders.--In addition, this role will have significant cross-functional responsibilities working with the various functional units within Kemper Auto and across the broader Kemper organization. This role requires a highly resourceful professional with emotional intelligence, self-motivation and exceptional presentation and communication skills. The Director will align strategic priorities with the senior leadership team and coordinate internal and external communications to ensure overall efficient operations.-- Position Responsibilities

• Scope, plan and execute multiple, often quick turnaround projects with minimal assistance
• Provides key information and analysis to ensure alignment with the overall business strategy
• Coordinates strategic meetings, documentation, and deliverables.--Sets pace for meeting key timelines, manages expectations, and ensures all collateral are ready for review
• Helps the leadership team prioritize key projects and initiatives to ensure that KA Product strategy is advancing in accordance with the KA strategy
• Creates a long-term Kemper Auto product roadmap on how to translate the Kemper Auto product strategy into actionable and quantitative plans with key performance measurements to track progress and ensure accountability
• Drives decisions that will impact both short and long-term improvement using both quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Establishes and reviews key strategic priorities and develops them into a comprehensive plan
• Prioritizes and monitors progress on the execution of the strategic plan
• Provides key information and analysis to ensure alignment with the overall KA Product strategy
• Serves as a liaison across the Kemper organization to increase broad awareness and alignment for the KA Product strategy Position Qualifications:
  • Personal Auto insurance experience required
  • Strong Non-standard Auto background preferred
  • State or Region Product P&L experience preferred
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills required
  • Above average skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel required
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with little guidance required
  • Consulting experience preferred
  • College Degree required, or commensurate business experience; MBA preferred Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.-- Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. -ZR -GD -IN -PT-- Posted 2 Days Ago Full time R-21-0012412 About Us Kemper at a Glance The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers. With over $12 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Auto, Personal Insurance, Life and Health brands. Kemper serves over 6.4 million policies, is represented by more than 30,000 agents and brokers, and has over 8,300 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers.
    
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    We value diversity and strive to be an employer of choice. An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V Our employees enjoy great benefits:-- --- Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.
    --- Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.
    --- Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.
    --- Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.
    --- Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.
    --- Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.

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