Sr Business Planning Manager

Overview This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): North Carolina, Texas

May potential other markets for highly qualified candidate.

This position is responsible for the strategic and ongoing improvement of corporate real estate's facility strategy and operations within First Citizens. Conducts analysis, tracks current and future usage plans, evaluates current state utilization and maintains usage forecast for all First Citizens locations, supplying data driven guidance and insights to real estate team members to maximize results and drive efficient use of space. This role with work to stitch together real estate application data, corporate security badge data, people data, financial data and 3 year forecast data by first citizens location to support improved analysis for facility management and efficient use of space. As part of this work, will establish snapshotting data establishing periodic lockdown files while also building out a forecast for each location where we capture assumptions about future headcount and capacity needs. This role will also work with real estate leaders to improve our data completeness and accuracy in support of creating this critical dataset that will enhance real estate's ability to better manage our annual capital projects and building expenses. In addition, collaborates with consulting team members and other staff to bolster efficiencies. Identifies process weaknesses and develops solutions to address them, assisting management in implementing large-scale strategic initiatives that generate business growth. Leads special projects, mentors associate team, and handles the most complex issues in support of daily workflow.

Responsibilities Business Strategy - Evaluates current plans, processes, and requirements to identify factors negatively affecting the business unit. Develops expert strategies and solutions to address identified issues, coordinating business efforts to achieve success.

Team Leadership - Leads special projects, serving as a resource to wider business unit or organization. Utilizes expertise to provide guidance, feedback, and direction on complex matters. Assists in the communication of performance results and expected behaviors. May oversee daily workflow for analyst team.

Reporting - Produces reports based on analysis, industry trends, and process capabilities. Identifies patterns, problems, and areas of improvement, and tracks effectiveness of implemented enhancements. Creates specifications, project plans, and other documentation in support of business initiatives. May review or verify reports of team.

Data Analysis - Sources, compiles, and interprets data. Performs complex data analysis, effectively communicating and directing analysis output.

Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Business Strategy, Project Planning, and Financial Services industry OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Business Strategy, Project Planning, and Financial Services industry

Skill(s): Lean Six Sigma experience or certification, Financial or accounting experience

First Citizens benefits programs are designed to meet our associates where they are in life. Full-time associates (20+ hours) are offered a comprehensive benefits program, with customized offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. More information regarding our benefits offerings can be found here: