Vice President of Corporate Project Planning

POSITION TITLE
VICE PRESIDENT OF CORPORATE PROJECT PLANNING
Position Overview
The Vice President of Corporate Project Planning is responsible for directing the company wide project planning function and establishing the frameworks required to evaluate organize prioritize and coordinate major corporate projects
This executive will oversee project planning standards resource requirements project schedules interdepartmental coordination and the preparation of strategic project plans The position focuses on ensuring that corporate initiatives are properly structured before execution begins and that project objectives timelines responsibilities and resource commitments are clearly established
The Vice President will work closely with executive leadership department heads project managers and operational teams to translate corporate priorities into organized project portfolios This role requires the ability to evaluate project proposals determine organizational readiness identify dependencies and establish planning processes that support effective execution across multiple business functions
The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in corporate planning and project management with the ability to oversee complex initiatives establish consistent planning practices and ensure that project resources are aligned with the company's broader business objectives
Key Responsibilities
Develop and oversee the corporate project planning strategy in alignment with organizational objectives and long term business priorities
Establish standardized project planning frameworks covering project initiation scope definition scheduling resource requirements and approval procedures
Coordinate the preparation of corporate project plans and ensure that proposed initiatives have clearly defined objectives deliverables milestones and responsibilities
Evaluate project proposals submitted by different departments and assess their strategic relevance organizational requirements and implementation readiness
Establish project prioritization criteria to help executive leadership determine which initiatives should receive funding management attention and organizational resources
Oversee the development of project schedules and ensure that key milestones dependencies and departmental commitments are properly identified
Coordinate with finance and department leaders to evaluate project budgets staffing requirements technology needs and other resource commitments
Review project planning documentation to identify incomplete requirements conflicting assumptions scheduling concerns and potential implementation obstacles
Establish procedures for monitoring project readiness and ensuring that necessary approvals resources and departmental responsibilities are confirmed before execution
Coordinate planning activities across multiple business units to prevent overlapping initiatives conflicting resource demands and unnecessary duplication of work
Develop corporate project planning reports that provide executive leadership with visibility into project scope timelines resource requirements and planning status
Identify dependencies between major corporate initiatives and coordinate adjustments when changes in priorities or available resources affect project schedules
Work with project managers to strengthen planning quality improve documentation standards and establish consistent expectations for project preparation
Oversee the evaluation of proposed project changes and assess their potential impact on schedules resources budgets and other corporate initiatives
Develop planning procedures for major organizational initiatives including new business activities system implementations facility projects and internal operational programs
Establish project planning review meetings with relevant department leaders to evaluate progress resolve planning issues and confirm readiness for execution
Monitor changes in corporate priorities and recommend adjustments to project plans when business conditions or organizational requirements evolve
Prepare strategic recommendations for executive management concerning project feasibility planning requirements resource allocation and portfolio priorities
Leadership and Organizational Development
Build and lead a corporate project planning organization with clearly defined responsibilities for project assessment planning coordination and management reporting
Recruit develop and retain experienced project planning managers analysts and professionals capable of supporting complex corporate initiatives
Establish consistent planning standards across departments and ensure that project teams use reliable methods for defining scope timelines milestones and resource requirements
Develop management procedures for reviewing project plans identifying planning weaknesses and maintaining accountability throughout the project preparation process
Coach project planning managers in strategic assessment scheduling resource coordination risk identification and executive communication
Work with department heads to improve the quality of project proposals and ensure that business requirements are clearly translated into practical project plans
Establish professional development programs that strengthen project planning capabilities leadership judgment and organizational coordination
Create succession planning practices for key project planning management positions and maintain continuity within the corporate planning function
Promote a disciplined planning culture that emphasizes preparation clear ownership realistic commitments and effective cooperation between departments
Professional Experience and Qualifications
A minimum of 15 years of progressive professional experience in corporate project planning project management program management business planning or related organizational leadership functions
At least 5 to 7 years of experience in senior management or executive leadership with responsibility for project planning departments major corporate initiatives or multiple project teams
Demonstrated experience developing and overseeing complex project plans across multiple departments or business functions
Strong understanding of project scope definition scheduling resource planning project prioritization and implementation readiness assessment
Experience evaluating project proposals and coordinating planning requirements with executive leadership and department heads
Ability to assess project dependencies identify scheduling conflicts and recommend practical adjustments to project plans
Experience coordinating project budgets staffing requirements and organizational resources with finance and operational teams
Strong analytical organizational communication and executive presentation capabilities
Demonstrated ability to manage competing project priorities and maintain effective coordination across multiple management groups
A bachelors degree in business administration project management engineering management or a related discipline is preferred
Additional professional education or executive development in project management corporate planning or program leadership is an advantage
Leadership Capabilities
Corporate Planning Leadership with the ability to establish consistent project planning practices across the organization and align initiatives with corporate priorities
Project Evaluation Judgment with the ability to assess project proposals determine readiness and identify potential obstacles before execution begins
Strategic Prioritization with the ability to evaluate competing initiatives and recommend appropriate allocation of management attention and organizational resources
Resource Coordination with the ability to align staffing budgets and departmental capabilities with project requirements
Executive Decision Making with the ability to interpret complex planning information and provide clear recommendations to senior leadership
Organizational Coordination with the ability to bring different departments together around shared project objectives and planning commitments
Analytical Thinking with the ability to identify project dependencies scheduling conflicts and planning weaknesses
Team Development with the ability to build capable planning managers establish professional standards and strengthen organizational planning capabilities
Core Competencies
Corporate Project Planning
Strategic Project Assessment
Project Portfolio Coordination
Project Scope Definition
Project Scheduling and Milestone Planning
Resource Requirement Assessment
Project Proposal Evaluation
Corporate Initiative Planning
Project Budget Coordination
Project Dependency Management
Project Readiness Evaluation
Interdepartmental Planning
Project Documentation Standards
Ex

Skills
Project Management, Documentation

Experience
15+ yrs

Work arrangement
Yes