[Remote] Principal Business Planning, Strat & Supp Consult (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. First Citizens Bank is a financial services organization seeking a Cyber Security Business Planning, Strategy & Support Consultant. The role leads strategic business planning, workforce and capacity management, financial planning, operational enablement, executive reporting, communications, and automation across the Enterprise Cybersecurity Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual and multi-year planning activities that support execution of the enterprise cybersecurity strategy
• Facilitate development of strategic goals, operating plans, and execution priorities
• Assess emerging business needs, risks, and organizational capabilities to support planning decisions
• Support executive leadership in strategic prioritization and resource allocation discussions
• Develop planning frameworks, methodologies, and performance measures that support organizational objectives
• Lead cybersecurity capacity and demand management processes across the organization
• Evaluate resource requirements, staffing needs, and capability gaps
• Partner with leadership and Human Resources to support workforce planning and hiring strategies
• Monitor organizational capacity and provide recommendations to optimize resource allocation
• Facilitate intake, prioritization, and evaluation of new cybersecurity initiatives and requests
• Support cybersecurity financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and investment management activities
• Analyze spending trends and strategic investments to identify optimization opportunities
• Partner with Finance and procurement stakeholders to support budget planning and execution
• Monitor financial performance and provide executive-level insights and recommendations
• Support initiatives that improve cost transparency, operational efficiency, and financial accountability
• Develop and implement processes that improve operational efficiency and organizational effectiveness
• Drive business process improvements that support scaling and execution of cybersecurity operations
• Establish metrics and reporting that enable performance monitoring and informed decision-making
• Coordinate with enterprise functions to ensure alignment of cybersecurity business operations
• Support organizational readiness for strategic initiatives and transformational change
• Develop executive dashboards, performance reporting, and operational metrics
• Analyze workforce, financial, operational, and strategic performance data
• Deliver insights and recommendations that support executive decision-making
• Establish and maintain a catalog of strategic, operational, and business performance metrics
• Prepare materials for executive leadership reviews and governance forums
• Lead communication efforts that promote understanding of cybersecurity priorities, initiatives, and business processes
• Build strong partnerships across Cybersecurity, Technology, Finance, Risk, and Human Resources
• Serve as a liaison between ECSO and centralized enterprise functions
• Develop communication strategies supporting planning, workforce, and operational initiatives
• Foster collaboration and alignment across stakeholders
• Drive automation opportunities that improve planning, reporting, and operational processes
• Leverage tools such as Jira, Confluence, Tableau, Power BI, SharePoint, PowerAutomate and other platforms to improve efficiency
• Identify opportunities to standardize and simplify business operations
• Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
• Enhance organizational maturity through scalable processes and technology-enabled solutions

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 14 years' experience in Business Strategy, Project Planning, and Financial Services industry
• Experience leading large-scale portfolios, programs, or enterprise-wide strategic initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive organizational outcomes
• Experience establishing governance models, portfolio reporting, and strategic planning processes
• Strong understanding of risk management, technology, and cybersecurity operating environments
• Certifications: PMP, PgMP, PfMP, SAFe, Agile, or related
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, ServiceNow, Power BI, Tableau, Clarity, or related portfolio management tools
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analytics, including complex formula development, Power Query, PivotTables, data modeling and analytical techniques

Benefits

• Remote eligible in North Carolina, Florida, and South Carolina

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