At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
The Allstate Foundation is committed to driving transformative social impact in the areas of Youth Empowerment, Relationship Abuse, and Workforce Readiness. To further accelerate our progress and capacity for innovation, we are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and results-oriented Strategic Innovations Manager. This role will be instrumental in driving the development and execution of 7-10 high-priority, often complex, special projects and initiatives across the Foundation team.
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The Strategic Innovations Manager will act as a central driver of momentum, leveraging their expertise to facilitate collaboration, navigate internal processes, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure successful outcomes. This individual will be versatile, capable of quickly integrating into diverse work streams, providing critical support, and seeing initiatives through to fruition. This role demands a strategic thinker with exceptional execution skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and a passion for contributing to the Foundation's mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Initiatives Leadership: Support the implementation of 7-10 strategic innovation initiatives concurrently, ranging from rapid-turnaround conferences and events to longer-term initiatives like the creation of foundational, signature projects.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key point of contact and facilitator across different Foundation program teams and with external partners, ensuring seamless communication and alignment. This involves fostering collaborative environments and building strong working relationships.
- Internal Process Navigation: Expertly navigate Allstate's internal review and approval processes, including procurement, routing documents, coordinating meetings with stakeholders (legal, communications, etc.), and proactively addressing potential roadblocks. This requires a deep understanding of internal systems and procedures.
- Vendor Engagement Support: Support the Foundation in identifying, vetting, and securing vendors for strategic projects, including gathering and reviewing proposals, coordinating vendor meetings, and ensuring timely contract finalization. This includes ensuring vendor alignment with project objectives.
- Timeline and Deliverable Execution: Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, track progress against milestones, proactively identify potential delays, and implement solutions to ensure timely completion of key deliverables. This emphasizes the proactive execution of timelines and deliverables.
- Communication and Reporting: Prepare and disseminate clear, concise, and timely updates on project status, key decisions, and potential risks to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership. This involves strategic communication to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
- Capacity and Process Improvement: Enhance the Foundation's capacity to execute complex projects by mapping out, establishing and improving processes, fostering collaboration, and providing organizational support. This includes developing templates that ensure greater effectiveness and efficiency across the organization.
- Knowledge Sharing and Best Practices: Contribute to the development and sharing of best practices in strategic initiative execution and innovation across the Foundation team. This focuses on sharing expertise and contributing to continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in driving the development and execution of multiple complex strategic initiatives simultaneously, preferably within a foundation, non-profit, or corporate social responsibility setting.
- Experience managing budgets, including planning, tracking, and reporting financials.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven ability to navigate internal processes and secure necessary approvals within a large organization.
- Experience in vendor engagement and procurement, including identifying, vetting, and managing relationships with external partners.
- Proficiency in tools and software that support strategic planning and execution (e.g., Airtable, Microsoft Project).
- A proactive and solutions-oriented approach with a strong ability to anticipate and address potential challenges.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- 5+ years of related experience required
Education
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Travel
- Travel required on an as-needed basis
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Skills
Collaboration, Deliverables Management, External Partners, Leadership, Proactive Approach
Compensation
Compensation offered for this role is $95,700.00 - 170,925.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.
Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.
You'll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we've proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.
Good Hands. Greater Together.
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