Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeThe purpose of this role is to lead strategic planning and business architecture at QBE, bridging the gap between strategy and execution. The role involves guiding strategy development, aligning goals with decision-making, and building effective strategy and business design teams. By connecting customer insights with industry trends and driving process optimization, this role plays a crucial part in shaping QBE's direction and enhancing customer experience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of the Divisional strategy with the Executive Management Board (EMB) and Board.
• Develop a QBE business architecture and roadmap aligned with organisational strategy.
• Ensure partners, customers, and people are central to business design.
• Manage strategy development and approval processes at divisional and group levels.
• Champion customer-centred decision-making and connect customer insight with executive decisions.
• Identify and prioritise high-impact initiatives for the multi-year roadmap.
• Provide insightful thought leadership to solve complex problems.
• Provide ongoing leadership and support to ensure achievement of performance targets.
• Manage the performance of direct reports and coaches for effective team management.
• Create a culture of high performance, accountability, and customer-centricity.

Work Experience:

Preferred Work Experience includes:

• Significant experience in strategy consulting or a strategy role.
• Experience in a strategy consulting firm or leading strategy in a large/complex corporate environment.
• Transformation/operational experience is desirable.
• Experience leading a team.

Qualifications:

Necessary Qualifications include:

• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business or a related discipline.

Global Disclaimer:

The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee’s normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.

US Only Disclaimer:

To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

US Only - Physical Demands:

General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.

Travel Frequency

Frequent (approximately 10+ trips annually)

Skills:

Business Architecture, Business Case Development, Coaching for success, Commercial Acumen, Critical Thinking, Influencing, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Research Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Business Development, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Management, Strategic Planning

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.