VSP Global is comprised of five complementary businesses that combine high-quality eye care insurance, high-fashion eyewear, customized lenses, ophthalmic technology and retail solutions, with employees in over 23 countries. No matter the role, we’re all focused on a singular mission: to help people see. Learn more by visiting https://vspglobal.com/cms/careers/
General Summary
With limited guidance, is responsible conducting research and analyses to support the development of plans to drive strategic and transformational initiatives across the organization and assists in the development of business strategies in support of the CEO and Executive Team to improve company profit, enterprise value, and competitive position.
Essential Functions
Support the development of enterprise, pillar, and line of business (LOB) strategies; aligned to a specific pillar and the related LOBs
Support and drive the development of longer-term strategic and business plans, and participates in the annual operational planning process
Accountable for ensuring adherence to Board delivery timelines, including coordination and preparation of content for Board of Directors and Committee meetings, as necessary
Access, understand, and develop insights on the vision care industry (including insurance and materials businesses), the broader healthcare and retail industries, technology, and adjacent trends globally
Remain cognizant of the changing environment, and continually working at and defining strategy to ensure it is fit for purpose
Collaborate with business leaders to identify and define strategic initiatives that will have overarching impact by developing creative, yet pragmatic solutions
Develop analytical frameworks, approach and methodology best practices to analyze strategy issues
Working with internal data and analytics team, develops and maintains key qualitative and quantitative metrics to measure progress against enterprise strategic goals and success of related strategic initiatives
Additional duties as assigned
Job Specifications
Typically has the following skills or abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, statistics or related field
Twelve years of experience, in research, data analytics, market analysis, competitive intelligence, consulting or strategic planning
Working knowledge and experience in the vision, healthcare or insurance industry
Proven success operating effectively within a global culture and matrixed environment
Strong analytical skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills with a focus on simplicity of messaging
Highly proficient in Power Point
Ability to use logic and think through future implications
Proven ability and willingness to work through details and execute
Personal and professional integrity with the ability to preserve confidentiality
Self-assured, but with a highly collaborative mindset
Desire to dig in to all areas of the business to help identify opportunities and outline solutions, metrics, etc. to move the business forward
Possess energy and enthusiasm for new ideas
Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment the in performance of his/her job duties
Working Conditions / Physical Demands
The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust etc.
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
VSP Global is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.