Strategic Execution Lead - NorthSydney, Australia - Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. NorthSydney, Australia

2 weeks ago

Full time

Description

A new adventure awaits...

How does 5 weeks leave per year, an impactful career that you'll truly love, and working for a great organisation that empowers wellbeing sound like to you?

At Zurich we're on a journey towards a brighter future... A brighter future for you - focused on your career, your wellbeing, and your community - as well as our customers and the planet.

Let's create a brighter future together, let's make a difference

The Strategic Execution Lead role is within the portfolio of the Chief of Technology & Strategy which includes: Technology (IT), Sustainability, Agile & Continuous Improvement and Strategy & Strategic Execution.

Reporting directly to the Head of Strategy and Strategic Execution, in this role you'll play a pivotal part in driving our organisation's success by ensuring effective execution of our strategic planning and execution processes. Your focus will be on strategic thinking, change management, continuous improvement, and fostering collaboration.

We're seeking an individual who combines strategic acumen with pragmatism—a visionary who understands the end goal and can help guide our business on this transformative journey while also diving into the details. You are collaborative in your approach and able to work with all levels and across the organisation—leaders, Agile coaches, and other teams.

A key part of your role will involve collaborating closely with the Strategy team. Together, you'll create clarity for the entire organisation through the ongoing refinement of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). Additionally, you'll leverage our quarterly and annual planning and review processes to ensure alignment with these objectives, through tracking and monitoring of outcomes. This transparency empowers leaders and reinforces our strategic priorities.

You will also collaborate closely with the Agile and Continuous Improvement Practice, working together to uplift capability and drive change in quarterly planning and execution processes via Value Driven Delivery across the organisation. Join us on this transformative journey as we drive strategic excellence and deliver impactful outcomes.

Important to your success - let's grow together

Bachelor's degree in a related field
Agile certifications (e.g. SAFe, Scrum, LeSS, etc) and experience with portfolio management tools are a plus.
Extensive strategic thinking and planning skills, ability to articulate problem statements clearly and concisely and align portfolios and initiatives with business objectives.
Proficiency in Agile methodologies, including experience with scaled agile frameworks, lean portfolio management and OKR implementation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for evaluating portfolio performance and OKR progress. Ability to analyse data, identify patterns and draw insights.
Experience in using industry recognised portfolio tracking, reporting and visualisation tools
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas and concepts effectively. Is collaborative and can influence and inspire others.

Belong. Zurich is here to support you

There are so many reasons why Zurich is a great place to be, but here are just a few:

5 weeks leave per year for permanent staff through our new Z leave initiative, as well as 15 days personal/carer's leave (as we empower our people to manage their own wellbeing); Grow, and thrive in your career (we support and encourage it) with award winning training programs; Work with global, diverse, and inclusive teams; Explore your passions, fuel innovation, drive equity, collaborate and make a positive difference beyond your role; Access programs to stay healthy and feel healthier along with receiving a AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year, plus a AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for your WFH set up (flex work - hybrid working), and other great benefits through our Shine portal; Access to Family Care (parental leave); Volunteer; Work in our state-of-the-art Green Star rated offices (when you are in the office); and dress for your day. We also plant a tree for every new employee – one of many local initiatives driving our contribution to ambitious global sustainability targets...

...We could go on, but the main point is that Zurich is a great place to be, where you can truly belong and thrive.

Zurich is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates. If you require any special accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, we encourage you to please let us know at the time of your application.

So, if you want to come on an adventure that will build a brighter future together, and feel a sense of togetherness, then please apply today to start your adventure

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