Business Planning Manager – Chief of Staff
Core
Drives company strategic direction by synthesizing data, conducting in-depth analysis, and testing hypotheses to inform strategic choices for large, complex business strategy projects.
Role type
Senior strategy-level business planning manager (Chief of Staff)
Builds
Strategic recommendations, project strategies, and comprehensive portfolio approaches for diverse business units, platforms, and products
Domain
Corporate strategy, business planning, and management consulting
Required skills
Strategic management, Data analysis, Data modeling, Data visualization, Financial performance optimization, Risk management, Cross-functional team leadership, Strategic planning frameworks
Preferred skills
PMP Certification, Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, ETL processes
Technologies
Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, ETL
Responsibilities
Identifies research tools and analysis required for complex strategy projects; Structures analytical approaches and develops project strategies; Develops recommendations for optimizing business and financial performance; Manages large, cross-functional teams to facilitate projects; Leads development of project guidelines and contingency plans; Consults with executives on strategy formulation, risk management, and growth opportunities; Collaborates across businesses to align strategy with corporate goals; Leverages consulting frameworks to manage business unit portfolios; Facilitates follow-ups on strategic planning to ensure accountability.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
