TEST LEAD - Strategy Execution

Job description

**Job Title: Executive, Technology Strategy & Operational Efficiency** Role Overview We are seeking a highly analytical, politically savvy, and detail-oriented Technology Strategy Associate to join our Strategy and Performance team. In this role, you will act as a strategic advisor and execution engine, working directly with senior leadership to shape the future of our technology ecosystem. Your primary mandate will be dual-focused: navigating complex stakeholder environments to align business goals with tech capabilities, and driving rigorous operational efficiency. A core immediate responsibility will be establishing a comprehensive "Cost to Business" model for technology, creating total transparency around our tech spend, and identifying concrete levers to optimize operational performance over the next two/three years. Key Responsibilities **Financial & Operational Architecture**: Design, implement, and manage a robust "Cost to Business" framework for our technology infrastructure. Demystify IT spend by mapping technology costs directly to functions, business lines, products (Life & Health), and operational processes. **Efficiency & Cost Optimization**: Identify, baseline, and execute strategic cost-reduction initiatives. Analyze application portfolios, vendor contracts, and resource allocation to make technology highly efficient without sacrificing service delivery. **Stakeholder Management & Advisory**: Act as a trusted partner to C-suite and senior leadership. Synthesize complex technical and financial data into clear, high-impact narratives that drive strategic decision-making. **Governance & Consensus Building**: Navigate a complex organizational and political environment. Build strong relationships across business units, act as a bridge between Finance, Operations, and IT, and skillfully manage competing priorities to find common ground. **Strategic Planning**: Support the formulation of the multi-year technology strategy, ensuring all initiatives directly tie back to capital efficiency, return on investment, and business growth. Required Experience & Qualifications **Consulting Background**: Minimum of 6 years of experience within a top-tier management consulting, technology consulting, or internal corporate strategy firm. Proven track record of structuring ambiguous problems and delivering data-driven solutions. **Political Acumen & Leadership Navigation**: Exceptional emotional intelligence (EQ) with a demonstrated ability to navigate institutional politics, read organizational dynamics, and influence senior stakeholders without direct authority. **Extreme Attention to Detail**: A flawless eye for detail. You are someone who thrives on diving deep into complex spreadsheets, financial models, and operational workflows to ensure absolute data integrity. **Financial & Tech Literacy**: Strong understanding of corporate finance concepts (e.g., cost allocation, ROI, capital efficiency). Experience with IT financial management or cost-to-business methodologies is highly advantageous. **Industry Knowledge**: Prior experience in or deep familiarity with the financial services sectorspecifically Life and Health Insurance operations is strongly preferred. Key Competencies for Success **The Ideal Profile**: You are someone who can present a high-level strategic roadmap to the Executive Committee in the morning and spend the afternoon meticulously auditing a complex cost-allocation model without losing a step. You see institutional politics not as a barrier, but as a chessboard to be navigated gracefully to achieve execution success. Disclaimer : This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.