Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning

Senior Vice President of Strategic PlanningJob Overview
The Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning is responsible for leading the company’s enterprise-wide strategic planning function and shaping long-term business priorities, growth initiatives, and organizational direction.
This role oversees corporate strategy development, business planning, market and competitive analysis, strategic performance management, and cross-functional execution. The Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning serves as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team, translating corporate vision into actionable plans while ensuring alignment across business units, regions, and functional organizations.
Key ResponsibilitiesI. Enterprise Strategic Planning and Leadership
Lead the development of the company’s long-term strategic vision, enterprise priorities, and strategic planning framework.
Translate corporate objectives into actionable strategic plans, initiatives, and measurable outcomes.
Advise the CEO and executive leadership team on strategic opportunities, business challenges, and long-term priorities.
Establish enterprise planning processes, governance standards, and strategic decision-making frameworks.
Ensure strategic plans remain aligned with the company’s evolving business environment and growth objectives.
II. Corporate Strategy and Business Planning
Oversee annual and multi-year corporate strategic planning processes.
Coordinate business plans across business units, regions, and functional departments.
Evaluate business models, organizational capabilities, and strategic priorities to support sustainable growth.
Align business-unit strategies with enterprise-wide objectives and performance expectations.
Support executive leadership in evaluating strategic alternatives and business scenarios.
III. Market Intelligence and Competitive Analysis
Lead research and analysis of industry trends, market dynamics, competitive positioning, and emerging opportunities.
Assess macroeconomic, technological, regulatory, and customer trends that may influence corporate strategy.
Identify market risks, competitive challenges, and potential growth opportunities.
Develop market intelligence frameworks to support strategic planning and executive decision-making.
Translate analytical findings into actionable strategic recommendations.
IV. Long-Term Growth and Business Expansion
Develop long-term growth strategies across markets, business lines, and customer segments.
Evaluate opportunities for geographic expansion, business diversification, and new revenue development.
Partner with business development and regional leadership to assess strategic growth initiatives.
Prioritize growth opportunities based on market potential, business value, and organizational capabilities.
Support the development of scalable strategies that strengthen the company’s long-term competitiveness.
V. Strategic Investment and Resource Allocation
Evaluate strategic investments, business initiatives, partnerships, and corporate development opportunities.
Partner with finance and executive leadership to assess investment requirements and expected business impact.
Develop strategic business cases, scenario analyses, and financial assessments.
Recommend resource allocation priorities across business units and strategic initiatives.
Ensure strategic investments support enterprise objectives and long-term value creation.
VI. Strategic Execution and Performance Management
Translate approved strategic plans into execution roadmaps, milestones, and accountability frameworks.
Establish enterprise-level strategic KPIs and performance monitoring processes.
Monitor progress against strategic objectives and identify performance gaps.
Coordinate with business leaders to address execution challenges and maintain strategic alignment.
Provide executive leadership with regular updates on strategic performance and implementation progress.
VII. Executive Decision Support and Cross-Functional Alignment
Prepare strategic analyses, executive presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership.
Facilitate strategic planning sessions, leadership reviews, and enterprise-wide alignment discussions.
Coordinate strategic initiatives across finance, operations, product, marketing, sales, and business development.
Evaluate strategic trade-offs, business risks, and organizational dependencies.
Build consensus among senior stakeholders on major strategic priorities and initiatives.
VIII. Strategic Planning Organization and Leadership Development
Lead and develop a high-performing strategic planning organization.
Establish team structures, responsibilities, performance standards, and professional development programs.
Build strategic planning capabilities across business units and regional teams.
Promote a culture of analytical rigor, accountability, collaboration, and execution excellence.
Strengthen organizational capabilities for long-term planning and enterprise-level decision-making.
QualificationsEducation Background
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Strategy, or a related field.
MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Work Experience
18+ years of progressive experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy, business management, management consulting, or related functions.
10+ years of senior leadership experience in strategy, planning, or enterprise business functions.
Proven experience leading enterprise-wide strategic planning and multi-year business planning processes.
Demonstrated experience in market analysis, growth strategy, resource allocation, and strategic performance management.
Experience working directly with CEOs, executive leadership teams, and senior business-unit leaders.
Strong understanding of corporate finance, business models, competitive strategy, and organizational transformation.

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