Senior Principal-Strategic Planning

Job description

Introduction Welcome to Gallagher in India — where expertise, technology, and purpose come together. Since 2006, Gallagher in India has supported global teams by delivering quality, service, and speed through deep expertise, smart technology, and specialized knowledge services. More than just an operations center, it’s a place where careers grow through collaboration, continuous learning, and purposeful work. We drive efficiency, compliance, and innovation so our teams can focus on serving clients.

If you enjoy solving problems and working with purpose, Gallagher is the place where you can grow and feel a sense of belonging.

How you'll make an impact Responsibilities

Drives the execution of strategic initiatives, manages cross-functional projects, and ensures effective communication and collaboration across the organization. Acting as a trusted advisor to provide critical support in decision-making processes and streamlining operations to enhance organizational efficiency Collaborating with the executive team to develop, implement, and monitor strategic plans and initiatives Identifying and addressing potential obstacles to achieving strategic objectives Contributing to and potentially managing high-impact projects Coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, and developing and maintaining project plans, timelines, and budgets.

Additional responsibilities include, preparing and reviewing presentations, reports, and other communication materials, organizing and managing executive meetings, overseeing the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures, ensuring efficient use of resources, conducting research and analysis to support decision-making processes, and mentoring and developing junior staff members to foster a culture of continuous improvement are also essential duties.

Recognized master in professional discipline typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. May have up to one direct report. Establishing operational plans for sub-function area. Developing and implementing new products, processes, standards or operational plans that will have impact on the achievement of functional results. Potential communication with leadership.

About you Qualifications

University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience. Excellent project management and organizational skills.

Preferred

Experience in insurance or financial services industry. Master's degree preferred.

Behaviors

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. High level of integrity and professionalism. Adaptability and resilience in the face of challenges. Additional Information At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page. Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being Career development opportunities and ongoing learning A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace.

If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)