Director, Business Planning and Innovation
Core
Translate executive priorities into action plans, evaluate innovation opportunities, and lead strategic initiatives to deliver measurable business results.
Role type
Director, Business Planning and Innovation
Builds
Strategic action plans, business cases, and cross-functional initiatives
Domain
Corporate strategy and operations
Required skills
Strategic planning, project/program management, risk assessment, executive communication, change management, process improvement, decision analysis, cross-functional leadership, innovation management
Preferred skills
PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, advanced degree, experience supporting senior executives, enterprise systems expertise
Technologies
Enterprise systems, reporting tools, project management tools
Responsibilities
Translate executive priorities into action plans with clear owners and timelines; Identify and evaluate opportunities for new ways of working and services; Develop executive communications and organizational messaging; Design and lead functional planning and review processes; Establish accountability and follow-through by tracking commitments; Guide executive decisions by evaluating options and assessing risks; Represent the executive in designated forums; Analyze functional performance against strategic priorities; Lead strategic and cross-functional initiatives from planning through implementation; Lead functional innovation efforts from concept through pilot and implementation; Identify and lead process improvements that simplify work and accelerate execution
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership
