Business Consultant – Data Reporting and Analytics

MassMutual

Business Consultant within BIRA team at MassMutual, leading high-impact, cross-functional initiatives for data-informed decision-making. Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,800 - $121,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end scope of assigned initiatives within the BIRA program, ensuring clarity of objectives, alignment to business needs, and timely delivery of outcomes.
Serve as the primary point of accountability for initiative execution—facilitating kick-off meetings, managing stakeholder engagement, and maintaining clear documentation throughout the lifecycle.
Apply systems thinking to connect initiative goals with broader BIRA strategy, identifying interdependencies, risks, and opportunities for synergy across workstreams.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners—including ETX and internal BIRA teams—to ensure seamless handoffs, shared understanding, and aligned execution.
Leverage standardized tools and processes (e.g., Jira, requirements templates, status indicators) to drive transparency, consistency, and accountability across initiatives.
Monitor and report on initiative health through regular status updates, proactively flagging blockers, risks, or misalignments to ensure sustained momentum and timely resolution.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of initiative management practices by sharing insights, identifying process gaps, and modeling best practices in execution.
Bring a positive, solution-oriented mindset to challenges, with a strong belief in continuous learning, adaptability, and growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience leading medium to large-scale initiatives, with demonstrated ownership of scope, stakeholder engagement, and execution in a cross-functional environment OR 4+ years of experience in initiative or program management, business consulting, technical delivery, or a related field.
High School Diploma.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex initiatives into structured, milestone-driven plans and visual timelines (e.g., Gantt charts, RACI, work breakdown structures, resource tracking spreadsheets, etc.), supported by clear, comprehensive documentation and project artifacts aligned with departmental standards.
Demonstrated ability to seamlessly shift context across multiple initiatives, meetings, and priorities throughout the day—maintaining clarity, focus, and productivity in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Confident leading meetings and discussions that surface blockers, align stakeholders, and drive decisions—regardless of formal authority.
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and shifting priorities, with a strong ability to anticipate change and adjust plans accordingly.
Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Copilot to support initiative tracking, documentation, and communication.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and connect solutions to business outcomes.
Strong communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and present clearly to diverse audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular meetings with the Program Management & Alignment team within BIRA.
Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager.
Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups.
Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms.
Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits.

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Hard Skills & Tools

initiative managementprogram managementbusiness consultingtechnical deliverymilestone-driven planningGantt chartsRACIwork breakdown structuresresource trackingdocumentation

Soft Skills

stakeholder engagementadaptabilityproblem-solvingcommunicationstrategic thinkingclarityfocusproductivityleadershipcontinuous learning

Certifications

High School Diploma