Job Abstract

Working at Marsh means joining a team of diverse thought leaders across the globe, dedicated to helping clients manage some of the world’s most challenging and complex risks. From how to proceed during a pandemic, to concerns about cryptocurrency, to the latest game changers for the sports or entertainment industries, our colleagues are out front tackling some of the most pressing, compelling and important issues of the day.

Marsh is seeking candidates for the following position based in the New York office (hybrid):

Strategy & Planning Senior Manager

What can you expect?

• The Strategy & Planning team supports Marsh’s COO agenda, looking for new opportunities for efficiencies and for shaping the overall strategy of the North American region

• Positioned within the Global Operations team, this position will focus on continued evolution and refinement of a multi-year global transformation strategy

• You will develop and align plans to increase operational efficiency and help meet organizational strategic vision to achieve financial goals

• You will do upfront analysis with the goal of helping to shape overall strategy of the region in areas such as hiring & staffing efficiencies, large-scale technical initiatives, and identifying cost-saving opportunities

• This position is responsible for planning and development efforts or initiatives of a high nature of complexity, requiring the use of financial models to look at complex work and understanding business case work

What is in it for you?

• The opportunity to work on global programs

• Exposure to key stakeholders and the ability to make strong business connections, building bridges with senior partners and the COO

• The opportunity to help develop, analyze, implement, and oversee short-and long-term strategic business processes

• A culture of internal mobility, diversity, and inclusion, in a collaborative environment

• Benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance; a generous paid-time-off allowance; generous 401k match, with an additional fixed company contribution; Employee Stock Purchase program; and Tuition Reimbursement, with benefits starting Day 1 (401k match & company contribution starts after one year of service)

We will count on you to:

• Manage multiple projects throughout the planning lifecycle, overseeing all aspects of complex projects, from start to finish, so that projects are completed on schedule

• Provide research, analysis, and recommendations on the external environment (competitors, industries, legislation, changing patterns of competition, trends, etc.) as part of the development of strategic plans

• Identify strategic issues and research requirements for existing and new business

• Develop, present, and implement global, regional, and functional business case recommendations and tactical/operational strategies based on analysis of global and industry trends, organization objectives, and key stakeholders

• Identify and analyze organization strengths, weaknesses, and business opportunities to advise management and optimize business strategies across a global platform, leveraging metrics analytics to better understand synergies across regions

• Prepare and assist in presenting issues of significant importance to senior management

What you need to have: 

• 10+ years Management Consulting, or similar experience

• 5+ years Project Management experience, with the proven ability to work with various stakeholders and team members across business units, as well as experience in various functional areas such as technology, communications, finance, human resources, legal & compliance, etc.  

• Subject matter expertise in Strategy & Planning, with experience managing large projects or processes that help create, drive, and sustain regional or global strategies

• Experience analyzing financial models and making business case recommendations based on that analysis

• Strong presentation skills with thought leadership experience and executive presence

What makes you stand out:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Experience working on multi-faceted transformation projects

• Experience working on global and multi-regional projects across multiple geographies and lines of business

• Experience working in an agile environment

Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With more than 45,000 colleagues advising clients in over 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data-driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue of $23 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting TANA@mmc.com.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $105,900 to $226,000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.