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Strategic Planning Director directs and oversees an organization's strategic and long-range goal planning function. Drives strategic initiatives and supports the development of long-term growth plans and profitability goals. Being a Strategic Planning Director analyzes emerging industry trends, expansion opportunities, including mergers and acquisitions, competitive threats, the viability of outside business partners, and sources of capital. Establishes and retains relationships with industry analysts and the investment community. Additionally, Strategic Planning Director utilizes data-driven methodologies to analyze business performance metrics and process improvement options effectively. Develops reporting and tools to communicate strategic plans and concepts to leadership. Conducts periodic status reviews of organizational goals and objectives to identify roadblocks to progress. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Strategic Planning Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Strategic Planning Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Strategic Planning Director
  • Bright Horizons
  • Newton, MA FULL_TIME
  • The Strategic Planning Director plays a pivotal role in the organization’s strategic decision-making process. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Education Advisory Group at Bright Horizons, this position involves overseeing critical aspects of the company’s growth and long-term success.

    Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company, trusted by families and employers around the world for high-quality child care and early education, back-up care, and workplace education. We partner with some of the world’s best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally.

    This will be a hybrid position sitting in our Newton, MA office.

    What you will be doing:

    • Collaborate with finance and department heads to create and manage the annual budget.
    • Monitor budget performance and recommend adjustments as needed.
    • Develop and execute M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) strategies aligned with the company’s overall goals.
    • Evaluate potential acquisition targets and assess their fit within the organization.
    • Lead the preparation and presentation of business performance reviews.
    • Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights to senior leadership.
    • Work closely with product and sales teams to set pricing strategies.
    • Monitor market trends and adjust pricing models as necessary.
    • Facilitate the development of strategic goals and objectives.
    • Ensure alignment between departmental goals and overall company strategy.
    • Collaborate with leaders from various departments to drive cross-functional initiatives.
    • Identify opportunities for synergy and alignment across teams.
    • Organize and lead strategic planning sessions involving key stakeholders.
    • Facilitate discussions on long-term vision, goals, and action plans.

    What we hope you will bring to this role:

    • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field Required, Master's Degree Preferred
    • 10 years of experience in strategic planning, financial analysis and/or business development Required
    • Proven experience in strategic planning, financial analysis, and business development.
    • Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
    • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
    • Financial Modeling Skills: Proficiency in creating and analyzing financial models to inform strategic decisions.
    • Project Management Skills: Ability to manage complex projects, timelines, and resources effectively.

    The range of compensation listed here or that may be discussed in the interview process is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

    Life at Bright Horizons:

    Our home office employees support all facets of our business — and no matter which department you join, you’ll be part of a passionate team doing work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families.

    Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Here, you’ll find traditional perks (health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and flex spending) plus childcare discounts, education assistance, and so much more. Join us to experience how we support our people to realize their passion, possibilities, and purpose both at work and at home. All in a workplace where you can be you. Come build a brighter future with us.

    HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION?

    Contact us at bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com or 855-877-6866

    Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO – English and EEO – Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

    Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Director, Development Planning and Strategic Initiaitives
  • MIT
  • Cambridge, MA FULL_TIME
  • DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES, Sloan School of Management-Office of External Relations (OER), to serve as an integral member of the OER leadership team and serve as a key st...
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Senior Director, Head of Business Planning & Operations, Regulatory Affairs
  • 10001056 - Director Regulatory
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Senior Director, Business Planning & Operations, Regulatory AffairsThis is what you will do:The (Senior) Director, Business Planning & Operations, is responsible for managing business processes in the...
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Associate Director, Strategic Business Planning and Execution, US Medical Affairs
  • Alexion
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Associate Director, Strategic Business Planning and Execution, US Medical AffairsThis is what you will do: The Associate Director Strategic Planning & Execution, US Medical Affairs is responsible for ...
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STRATEGIC PLANNING ANALYST
  • Integritus Healthcare
  • Pittsfield, MA FULL_TIME
  • Come Join an Innovative and Collaborative Team at Integritus Healthcare. You will enjoy weekly pay, wonderful health insurance and exceptional benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience. Integri...
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Strategic Planning Lead Analyst
  • The Cigna Group
  • Antwerpen, MA OTHER,FULL_TIME
  • About usCigna is one of the world’s leading providers of health care, expatriate employee benefits, life, accidental and supplemental health insurance. Headquartered in the US and listed in NYSE, the ...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Resource Development and Strategic Planning Director
  • Sparrow Company
  • Ontario, CA
  • Job Responsibilities Resource Development - Manage the process of new reserve prospecting, due diligence, financial mode...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director Strategic Planning Cox Business
  • Cox Communications
  • Atlanta, GA
  • JOB SUMMARY: Cox Communications is seeking to add two new directors to their Strategy Planning team. These Strategic Pla...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director Strategic Planning Residential Core
  • Cox Communications
  • Atlanta, GA
  • JOB SUMMARY: Cox Communications is seeking to add two new directors to their Strategy Planning team. These Strategic Pla...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Strategic Planning Director
  • Bright Horizons Family Solutions
  • Newton Center, MA
  • The Strategic Planning Director plays a pivotal role in the organization's strategic decision-making process. Reporting ...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Strategic Planning Director
  • Bright Horizons
  • Newton, MA
  • The Strategic Planning Director plays a pivotal role in the organizations strategic decision-making process. Reporting d...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
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(VP) Digital Customer Experience Strategist - Healthcare Advertising - Remote
  • People With Chemistry
  • New York, NY
  • My client is seeking a Strategic Planning Director-VP to lead their team of Strategic Planners, Senior Planners, and Pla...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
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VP Director - Strategic Planning (Communications)
  • Meet
  • Meet is partnered with a Healthcare Advertising Services company in need of a Vice President to lead their digital strat...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Global Export Compliance Manager, Aerospace
  • PPG Industries, Inc.
  • Sylmar, CA
  • As a Global Export Compliance Manager - Aerospace, you will manage the PPG corporate export compliance program, policies...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Massachusetts

Massachusetts is the 7th-smallest state in the United States. It is located in the New England region of the northeastern United States and has an area of 10,555 square miles (27,340 km2), 25.7% of which is water. Several large bays distinctly shape its coast. Boston is the largest city, at the inmost point of Massachusetts Bay, and the mouth of the Charles River. Despite its small size, Massachusetts features numerous topographically distinctive regions. The large coastal plain of the Atlantic Ocean in the eastern section of the state contains Greater Boston, along with most of the state's po...
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Income Estimation for Strategic Planning Director jobs
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What does a Strategic Planning Director do?

Strategic Planning Director in Modesto, CA
Rick is an international business attorney and currently sits on the Board of Directors and provides general counsel, risk management and compliance services to foreign companies entering the U.S.
January 18, 2020
Strategic Planning Director in Hialeah, FL
The not-for-profit organization is governed by an independent board of directors and is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.
January 18, 2020
Whether your HR function is a department of one or of many, basic Human Resources strategic planning that includes internal organizational needs assessment and external benchmark comparisons is needed.
November 29, 2019
Strategic Planning Director in Norwich, CT
Strategic plans become the budget’s descriptive front end, often projecting five years of financials in order to appear “strategic.” But management typically commits only to year one; in the context of years two through five, “strategic” actually means “impressionistic.”.
January 25, 2020
Bridgespan Group Manager Laura Lanzerotti recently asked members of the Bridgespan LinkedIn communities about their organizations’ experiences moving from strategic planning to implementation.
February 03, 2020