Business Experience and Planning Advisor

Role OverviewThe Business Experience & Planning Advisor plays a critical role in bridging business, partner, and technology teams to ensure alignment, transparency, and successful execution of strategic initiatives. This role combines project management, reporting, and stakeholder engagement to drive visibility across a portfolio of work and enable informed decision-making.Key Responsibilities

• Support and oversee a portion of the business portfolio, ensuring initiatives are tracked, aligned, and progressing as planned.
• Act as a liaison between partner teams and technology leads to bridge gaps and drive collaboration.
• Coordinate across multiple initiatives to ensure priorities and deliverables remain on track.
• Develop and manage reporting for leadership, including dashboards, metrics, and performance insights.
• Create clear, concise, and visually compelling executive presentations and decks.
• Leverage data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the portfolio.
• Partner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams through regular interactions and updates.
• Ensure all stakeholders are informed, aligned, and equipped with relevant information.
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical audiences.
• Apply project management practices to oversee timelines, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Maintain visibility into initiative status and proactively address risks or blockers.
• Drive consistency in reporting and communication across initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experienced Power BI user, working with Business Intelligence (BI) tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with leadership
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects or initiatives simultaneously
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences
• Financial acumen with the ability to interpret and communicate financial data
• Experience working in cross-functional environments involving business and technology teams
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
• Stakeholder management and influence
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with Business Intelligence (BI) tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar) - experience user
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with leadership
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects or initiatives simultaneously
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences
• Financial acumen with the ability to interpret and communicate financial data
• Experience working in cross-functional environments involving business and technology teams
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
• Stakeholder management and influence

Locations: Pittsburgh, PAAbout Techstra SolutionsTechstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results. For more information: www.techstrasolutions.com