TransUnion
Hybrid

Project Manager - Strategic Planning

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What We'll Bring

At TransUnion, we are dedicated to finding ways information can be used to help people make better and smarter decisions. As a trusted provider of global information solutions, our mission is to help people around the world access the opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life, by helping organizations optimize their risk-based decisions and enabling consumers to understand and manage their personal information. When people have access to more complete and multidimensional information, they can make more informed decisions and achieve great things.

Every day TransUnion offers our employees the tools and resources they need to find ways information can be used in diverse ways. Whether it is helping businesses better manage risk, providing better insights so a consumer can qualify for his first mortgage or working with law enforcement to make neighborhoods safer, we are improving the quality of life for individuals, families, communities and local economies around the world.

In this role, you will serve as a Program Manager, Strategy and Planning Business Support for GTP work streams.

The Strategy and Planning within GTP is responsible for delivering a comprehensive and continuously updated strategy that encompasses a view of the competitive landscape, the advancements of technology outside of Transunion and how we can/ should leverage new emerging technologies while evaluating and developing Transunion’s Global Technology Platform strategy. This role will help guarantee alignment of the GTP work streams as we drive the GT Platform Global Operating Model and drive financial planning and governance.

What You'll Bring

A minimum of 6 years of project management experience, as a project lead for large, multi-phase projects, ideally with focus in application/software based projects

A minimum of 4 years elicitation and authoring requirements as well as interaction with external customers and internal stakeholders

International experience working with customers\stakeholders is a plus

Ability to work in the multi-time zones, while mostly catering to US (CST, EST, PST), UK and India time

Real time experience working under PMP and Agile methodologies. Certifications will be a plus

Mid-level experience handling the cost, finance of the team. Ability to handle budget based on cost allocation

Exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to handle difficult conversations with Internal and External stakeholders

Excellent listening and communication skills coupled with a strong technical aptitude

Demonstrated flexibility in dealing with change, and adversity in a fast-paced environment

Track record of being able to deliver results with multiple time sensitive deadlines

Impact You'll Make

In this role, you will serve as a Program Manager and Business Support to an array of AppDev teams.

We are seeking a technically savvy individual with the strong collaborative skills required to manage initiatives of varying scope and support the financial and strategic planning work and report on execution.

This is a hands-on and fast-paced role where the incumbent will be a key member of the team working on multiple initiatives/needs at a time and will be responsible for aligning the work streams to the overall GTP strategy as well timely raise any risks that could impact our execution against baseline and financial forecast.

You will drive projects to delivery by performing project administrative tasks such as: creating and maintaining timelines, identifying and reporting action items and risks, project status reporting, meeting facilitation and preparation of meeting notes

You will be a primary contact for internal stakeholders and will be accountable for ensuring there is alignment on timelines and deliverables

You will lead collaboration to help identify creative solutions to meet needs and address problem resolution

You will manage teams financial forecast and report on execution, re-forecasting and deltas

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What are TransUnion Perks + Benefits

TransUnion Benefits Overview

At TransUnion, our associates are our greatest asset. However, we understand that work is only one part of our associates’ lives. We recognize the importance of providing a healthy balance between work and home because that’s really where being a force for good starts.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
We provide U.S.-based associates with a Volunteer Time Off day each year which can be used to donate time outside the office to a cause that matters to them. We also offer a matching gift program.
Partners with nonprofits
TransUnion partners with non-profits such as Child Rescue Coalition and Credit Abuse Resistance Education (CARE).
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
We offer virtual yoga and meditation, fitness classes and sponsored races.
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Employee stock purchase plan
15% discount on TU stock twice a year
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
We offer a matching gift program for associates who choose to make financial contributions to their selected causes. TransUnion will match up to $2,000/ yr for each associate.
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Care@work provides backup childcare and eldercare for TU associates.
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Company sponsored family events
Annual holiday party, company BBQ and take your child to work day
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid volunteer time
We provide U.S.-based associates with a Volunteer Time Off day each year which can be used to donate time outside the office to a cause that matters to them.
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Company-sponsored happy hours
Recreational clubs
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
We offer associates globally 1:1 career coaching with our career advisor. Additionally, we have various mentorship opportunities across areas of the business as well as across levels.
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

Start your day at TU by grabbing an Intelligentsia coffee or a tasty, hot breakfast from our onsite café. Head up to your workspace where you'll get down to business amidst the inspiring backdrop of beautiful downtown Chicago. Brainstorm onsite with team members in a variety of colorful huddle rooms or collaborate cross-functionally with our offices around the world via video conference, Skype or our intranet. Check things off your to-do list as you continually make progress on key business initiatives. Need a quick break? Challenge your colleagues to a game of ping-pong, pool, foosball, pop-a-shot or Mario Kart in one of our three onsite game rooms. Ready to hit the gym? We have one right downstairs complete with a personal trainer and a selection of free instructor-led fitness classes. Keep your energy up. Take a conference call at one of our walking or bicycle desks. Then attend the quarterly town hall to hear from the TU leadership team on progress in the current quarter and plans for the next. After a day of innovation, wind down in one of our massage chairs or join your colleagues at North Avenue for a game of league volleyball, sponsored by TU!

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