Sr Strategy amp Planning Analyst

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Job Description Summary

The Enterprise SDLC team is transforming the way Bank of the West builds software by providing standardized best practices for management of the complete lifecycle of software at the bank.  This is a cross-functional team designed to increase the speed and quality of delivery while seamlessly integrating security and compliance into how software is delivered.  Primarily, but not exclusively, supports the business line strategic planning and program implementation. Conducts decision-making research for the Business Line/Division Head. Implements strategy and helps identify business line/division issues early and recommends solutions. Responsible for supporting an array of activities that advance the strategic vision of the line of Business / Group. Partners closely work closely with leadership in driving strategic initiatives.

Responsible for supporting an array of activities that advance the strategic vision of the line of Business / Group and works closely with leadership in driving strategic initiatives.

Processes activities that include approach definition, data gathering, researching trends, project implementation, and, if required, contribute to communication strategy design and delivery.

Performs various other duties such as dashboard development, marketing and content development,activity reporting, researching trends, and other ad hoc requests. Develops and maintains business cases for projects, tools & templates.

Essential Job Functions

Collaborate within the team and across BotW to help iteratively build and maintain the SDLC process

Assesses effectiveness and ease of implementation of different processes

Gathers requirements from different stakeholders, including security, compliance, and operations

Develop assessments showing each team's level of SDLC maturity

Maintain guides and process documentation

Advises technology teams on best practices

Stays abreast of relevant activities and technology implementations across BOTW

Performs additional duties as assigned

Performs strategy formulation, development, implementation, and evaluation to advance the operational success of the Group.

Performs analyses of financial, economic, managerial and operational data; this includes development and use of dashboards, performance indicators and metrics.

Identifies desired results and provides forecasting / development for achievement of those results.

Develops proposals for, or refinements of, and advocates for an integrated strategic planning process; helps implement and further refine the approved process.

Analyzes strengths and weaknesses and external opportunities and threats; establishes long-term organizational objectives and strategies to achieve these objectives.

Develops supporting action plans and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress, recommends allocation of resources to work toward objectives, monitors deployment of approved resources (such as capital, labor and equipment, including technology) and facilitating mechanisms (such as motivation and deployment of personnel, condition of management information and financial systems vis-à-vis strategic support), and reviews/refines strategies and implements corrective actions.

Reviews, and recommends improvement of business plans, processes and operations; this includes assessment of organizational readiness for, and exercise of, operational agility and flexibility.

Other Job Duties

 

Performs other duties as assigned.

 

','!*!Required Experience

 

5 years building enterprise software in an Agile methodology (this may be as a software developer, project or business analyst, or similar role)

Extensive knowledge of modern DevSecOps practices

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to synthesize information from different sources

Strong research and discovery skills

Ability to present to a wide range of audiences

Familiarity with Lean systems thinking

Bias toward automation

Requires deep knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

Typically viewed as a specialist within discipline.

May have broad knowledge of project management.

Requires 7 years minimum prior relevant experience.

Education

 

 

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

 

 

Experience in data analysis and/or business development

Strong willingness and demonstrated ability to work with data, interpret trends, and present findings to project stakeholders

Strong ability balance numerous time-sensitive requests

Ability to exercise independent judgment, creativity, and initiative

Acute attention to detail and ability to produce polished deliverables

Excellent ability to write content and deliver clear messaging (written and oral communication)

Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint

Knowledge of Lean management, preferred but not required

Proactive team player, with an ability to influence decision making.

Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills

Experience in data analysis data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality./or business development

Strong business acumen along with confidence to interact with more senior colleagues and key client contacts

 

 

Right-Shoring Office:

Strategic assessment ; perform financial modeling to support business cases (NPV, RofR, Payback period)

Gather and analyze information, formulate & test hypotheses and develop / communicate recommendations

Support the aggregation of project financials across the RSO portfolio

Report to leadership on location strategy analysis and reporting

Manage risks and issues repository and track mitigation and resolutions

Maintain tools / templates (SharePoint / Excel)

RMCA- (EDM Risk)

 

As part of the Enterprise Data Management CAO office, responsible for focusing on a range of initiatives that support process improvement, change management and communication activities.

Be able to successfully navigate ambiguity and uncertainty.

Strong experience with developing diverse communication channels including digital platforms

Performs mathematical and statistical analyses of financial, economic, managerial and operational data; this includes development and use of mathematical models to assist in planning and decision making.

Monitors changing regulations, demographics, economics and other external factors to assess external opportunities and threats in terms of current/future business strategies.

Ability to engage in both strategic design and tactical implementation

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Bank of the West is an Equal Opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers without regard to any status protected by applicable law. Bank of the West is also an Affirmative Action employer - Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran.

Bank of the West will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance subject to the requirements of all state and federal laws and regulations.

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Company info

Bank of the West
Website : http://www.bankofthewest.com