Strategy Manager
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LocationLeawood, KS - 11440 Tomahawk Creek Parkway
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 19, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live22h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Strong business acumen, analytical rigor, financial modeling, exceptional written and presentation development skills, organizational discipline and ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority
Comfortable building a financial model, developing a Board-quality presentation, facilitating a working session, and working through complex business issues from initial question to practical recommendation, implementation and measurement
Coordinate and support annual and multi-year strategic planning process
Maintain enterprise inventory of strategic priorities, initiatives, milestones, measures, risk factors, owners and key dependencies
Partner with business leaders to translate enterprise objectives into actionable plans and measurable goals
Develop strategic planning materials, executive presentations, written narratives and progress updates
Track progress against strategic objectives, identify execution risks and elevate issues requiring leadership attention
Research market trends, competitors, industry developments and emerging opportunities relevant to Busey and the banking industry
Coordinate cross-functional working groups and dotted-line project teams while maintaining clear ownership by business and functional leaders
Own hands-on coordination and preparation of Quarterly Performance Reviews across organization
Build and refine executive reporting materials, dashboards and scorecards
Partner with Finance, Enterprise Project Management Office, Corporate Insights and business leaders to validate data and sharpen conclusions
Prepare agendas, briefing materials, discussion questions, meeting notes and executive summaries
Document decisions, commitments and action items; maintain disciplined follow-up between review cycles
Proactively follow up with accountable leaders, surface interdependencies and help remove barriers to execution
Develop financial models, business cases, scenario analyses and data-driven assessments to support strategic decisions
Analyze and synthesize profitability, growth, productivity and performance successes/issues across business lines, regions, markets and strategic initiatives
Participate in design and lead execution of key business line incentive plans
Structure ambiguous business questions, gather relevant facts, test assumptions and develop practical recommendations
Evaluate organic growth opportunities, strategic partnerships, new capabilities and operating model alternatives as assigned
Benchmark business and enterprise performance against peers and relevant market indicators
Translate complex quantitative and qualitative information into concise executive-level insights and recommendations
Perform ad hoc analyses and special projects requested by Chief Strategy Officer, COO or CEO
Position Summary
The Strategy Manager serves as a strategic partner to the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), supporting the development, coordination, communication, measurement and execution of enterprise strategic priorities. This is a detailed, hands-on individual contributor role responsible for translating strategic objectives into articulate and actionable plans, rigorous analyses, executive-ready materials and measurable results. The position coordinates the annual strategic planning process, quarterly performance reviews, selected strategic initiatives and ad hoc decision support. Success requires strong business acumen, analytical rigor, financial modeling, exceptional written and presentation development skills, organizational discipline and the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization without direct authority.
The ideal candidate is equally comfortable building a financial model, developing a Board-quality presentation, facilitating a working session and working through a complex business issue from initial question to process mapping to practical recommendation, implementation and measurement.
Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Enterprise Coordination
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Coordinate and support the annual and multi-year strategic planning process across business lines and support functions, including calendars, templates, inputs, working sessions and final materials
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Maintain the enterprise inventory of strategic priorities, initiatives, milestones, measures, risk factors, owners and key dependencies
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Partner with business leaders to translate enterprise objectives into actionable plans and measurable goals
•
Personally develop strategic planning materials, executive presentations, written narratives and progress updates in coordination with the CSO and COO and other business leaders as directed
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Track progress against strategic objectives, identify execution risks and elevate issues requiring leadership attention
•
Research market trends, competitors, industry developments and emerging opportunities relevant to Busey and the banking industry
•
Coordinate cross-functional working groups and dotted-line project teams while maintaining clear ownership by business and functional leaders
Quarterly Performance Reviews & Executive Reporting
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Own the hands-on coordination and preparation of Quarterly Performance Reviews across the organization
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Build and refine executive reporting materials, dashboards and scorecards that connect strategic planning objectives to timely updates on progress and emerging business issues or risks
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Partner with Finance, Enterprise Project Management Office, Corporate Insights and business leaders to validate data, sharpen conclusions and ensure materials are presented in an accurate, concise and decision-useful format
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Prepare agendas, briefing materials, discussion questions, meeting notes and executive summaries
•
Document decisions, commitments and action items; maintain disciplined follow-up between review cycles
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Continuously improve review content and process so leadership time is focused on decisions, actions and enterprise implications
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Proactively follow up with accountable leaders, surface interdependencies and help remove barriers to execution
Analysis & Decision Support
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Develop financial models, business cases, scenario analyses and data-driven assessments to support strategic decisions
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Analyze and clearly synthesize profitability, growth, productivity and performance successes and/or issues across business lines, regions, markets and strategic initiatives
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Participate in the design and lead the execution of key business line incentive plans for the Regional Operating Model, Wealth Management, Busey Payments and Consumer Banking
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Structure ambiguous business questions, gather relevant facts, test assumptions and develop practical recommendations
•
Evaluate organic growth opportunities, strategic partnerships, new capabilities and operating model alternatives as assigned
•
Benchmark business and enterprise performance against peers and relevant market indicators
•
Translate complex quantitative and qualitative information into concise executive-level insights and recommendations
•
Perform ad hoc analyses and special projects requested by the Chief Strategy Officer, COO or CEO