Strategy and Transformation Analyst (Alpharetta)

The Strategy & Transformation Analyst supports enterprise strategic and operational initiatives that align with organizational priorities and operational needs. This role partners with cross-functional leaders to clarify goals, review opportunities, develop practical recommendations, and translate strategy into actionable plans. The Strategy & Transformation Analyst brings analytical methods, structured problem-solving, and practical business understanding to transformation initiatives, helping ensure that strategic priorities are clearly defined, supported by data, and effectively executed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

Transformation Initiative Support – 50%

• Supports the design, planning, and implementation of transformation initiatives aligned to enterprise priorities
• Assists in defining initiative scope, milestones, key metrics, and success criteria
• Builds and maintains project plans to forecast milestones, track status, and provide regular updates to teams and leadership
• Own and administer PMO tooling in support of corporate projects including project templates, dashboards, and workflows to ensure accurate visibility into initiative status, risks and performance across the portfolio
• Identifies risks, dependencies, and trade-offs that could impact delivery and raises them proactively; tracks from identification through to closure
• Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure initiatives are progressing toward intended business outcomes
• Recommends process or initiative design improvements to enhance effectiveness, efficiency, and impact

Stakeholder Engagement & Process Support – 30%

• Supports the facilitation of process workshops and working sessions to map current-state processes
• Documents processes, decisions, risks, and next steps to maintain alignment and transparency
• Supports cross-functional alignment by clarifying roles, responsibilities, and priorities
• Identifies interdependencies across teams and escalates potential conflicts or gaps as appropriate
• Prepares concise executive-ready materials including summaries, frameworks, analyses, and recommendations to support leadership discussions

Strategic Analysis & Problem Solving – 20%

• Supports project kickoff and scoping by partnering with Sr. PMO leaders to identify objectives, clarify challenges, and break down complex issues into structured, actionable areas
• Gathers, analyzes, and synthesizes data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that inform decision-making
• Supports development of business cases, option analysis, and articulation of strategic recommendations to inform leadership decisions
• Proactively identifies additional questions, risks, or insights that strengthen decision quality and advance initiatives

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS (IF APPLICABLE)

• May work on special projects or other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY/BUDGETARY/EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITY

• No direct supervisory responsibility

QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related discipline
• 2–4 years of experience in strategy, business analysis, transformation, consulting, or a fast-paced corporate environment
• Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives or enterprise projects preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to adhere to and exhibit the Company Values at all times
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to evaluate options and provide actionable recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to synthesize complex information and present it clearly to stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Communicates Effectively
• Innovative
• Customer Focus & Teamwork
• Quality & Results-Oriented
• Decision Making
• Resourceful & Tenacious
• Develops Self
• Technical Skills

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, WORKING CONDITION, AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Typical office environment - sedentary with typing, writing, reading requirements. May be able to sit or stand.
• Speaking, reading, writing, ability to use a telephone and computer
• Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally
• Ability to interpret various instructions
• Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization
• No travel required

What is in it for you

• Company-paid benefits (Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Compass Health Advocate and Transitions).
• Healthcare benefit options (Value Plan, High Deductible Plan with HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Prepaid Legal Services, 529 Savings Plan, Pet Insurance).
• Paid parental leave.
• Company sponsored 401k plan with company matching.
• PTO that accrues at a rate of 15 days/year for 1st year and continues to increase with tenure.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• An opportunity to work at a state-of-the-art facility in Alpharetta which features an on-site daycare and cafeteria, world-class fitness center and wellness clinic.