Strategy & Planning Analyst, Technology, Engineering & Infrastructure

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Job Description

We have an outstanding benefits package which includes:

• Company-provided healthcare
• A competitive annual leave allowance
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working arrangements
• Generous pension provisions
• Income protection
• Health and wellness benefits
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life insurance

Your Role:

The TEI Strategy & Planning Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting the Strategy, Operations & Execution Director/CAO of TEI by coordinating strategic planning, communications, work management, employee engagement, budget and reporting across the TEI organization. This position will act as a trusted advisor and partner to the TEI leadership team, ensuring the efficient operation and execution of key initiatives and internal projects. Additionally, the role will drive the creation and implementation of a skills framework, talent strategy and overall skills development plan, enabling the successful execution of organizational objectives as well as building and retaining a pipeline of top talent for TEI.

What you will be doing:

Strategic Planning

• Support the Strategy, Operations & Execution Director/CAO of TEI to develop and implement strategic plans.
• Monitor industry trends and provide insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions and ensure alignment across the organization.
• Measure and communicate progress of strategic initiatives to all levels of the organization as well as leadership stakeholders and partners.

Marketing & Communications

• Develop and implement persona-based communication strategies across the organization.
• Work with the TEI leaders to prepare presentations, reports, and other communication materials for the team.
• Develop communications via multiple channels/media, including content for the intranet sites, town halls, key leadership and org-wide meetings, posts, newsletters, etc.
• Collaborate with Corporate Communications to oversee the development and execution of communication plans and content that articulate TEI’s vision, strategy and initiatives.

Reporting and Analytics

• Work with the TEI leadership team to develop and track OKRs and KPIs for the organization aligned to overall Invesco/Tech & Ops strategy and goals.
• Utilize TEI operational and financial data to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to support decision-making processes.

Leadership Support

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Strategy, Operations & Execution Director/CAO of TEI and Head of TEI where required.
• Coordinate and manage leadership team meetings, including agenda setting and follow-up actions.
• Assist in the development and execution of special projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with TEI leaders and across functional teams to identify roadblocks, solve complex problems and assist in developing solutions to ensure execution of key technology strategic initiatives.

Training and Development

• Promote a strong learning culture to empower high-performing teams and leaders.
• Help organize and participate in learning and adoption accelerator events, such as Hackathons, workshops, and knowledge sharing forums.
• Develop and execute a well-defined talent strategy to retain, assess, and develop talent (presently and in the future).
• Help expand and enable comprehensive role-based learning pathways to cover roles and skills, address skill gaps, enable workforce planning, improve performance, and create incentives and rewards.
• Champion Agile ways of working and support a culture of continuous learning, development and empowerment.

What you will bring:

• Proven years related work experience.
• Demonstrated success and experience in executing initiatives and strategies.
• Proven experience working in a collaborative environment and building strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability with verbal and written communications – with specific skill in creating and presenting presentations and other materials that “translate” technical information/solutions into easily understandable information.
• Structured, detailed approach to work and disciplined time management skills.
• A bachelor’s degree in business, communications, technology or related field of study or equivalent years of direct work experience.
• A strategic mindset.
• Self-motivated team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Open minded, flexible, and willing to listen for other people’s opinions.
• Organizational skills and detail orientation.
• Ability to properly influence others through discussion, collaboration and facts.
• Ability to make fact-based decisions.
• Ability to react positively under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Must have a strong sense of urgency and the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task assorted tasks daily.

Disability Confident Scheme:

Applicants who opt in to the Disability Confident Scheme and meet the ‘minimum criteria’ for the role will be offered an interview. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process for all candidates who make an application.

Our commitment to the community and environmental, social and governance investing:

We partner with charitable organisations globally to make an impact in the communities where we live and work. Our people are encouraged to support the charities they feel most passionate about. We are also committed to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.