Strategic Planning Director jobs in Oak Lawn, IL

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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Director, Strategic Planning
  • The Mars Agency
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • The Mars Agency is an award-winning, independently owned global commerce marketing practice with a growth-for-clients focus. With talent spanning the Americas, Europe, and Asia, we create breakthrough, connected commerce solutions by balancing the smartest humanity with the latest technology. The agency’s latest MarTech platform, Marilyn®, is the industry's first and only end-to-end commerce advisor.

    We’re looking for a Director, Strategic Planning to work remotely or hybrid and be located in Dallas, New York, Chicago, or Denver. Our Directors serve as key members of the agency team, collaborating with client leadership, channel marketing, media, and creative teams to develop a framework for strategic solutions and build positive relationships with clients. We are looking for someone to drive the development of shopper insights and strategy for CPG-specific commerce marketing opportunities.

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Participate in initial client briefings.
    • Work cross-functionally within the agency to ensure the successful execution of client and agency strategies.
    • Consult with account and channel teams to define information requirements/needs.
    • Lead and own the development of shopper-focused intelligence gathering and insight development to guide program strategy.
    • Facilitate primary and secondary research support.
    • Facilitate brainstorm sessions that inspire big, creative ideas.
    • Synthesize data to provide strategic implications and creative inspiration.
    • Facilitate creative briefing process and own the development of an insightful and inspiring creative brief.
    • Ensure tactical plan achieves client objectives and strategies.
    • Provide team/brand ongoing competitive assessments and industry news relative to shopper and consumer segments.
      • Consumer/Shopper overview.
      • General market trend analysis.
      • Competitive/Category behavior assessment.
    • Executes projects with excellence.
    • Manages time effectively.
    • All other duties as assigned by Manager.
    SKILL SETS REQUIRED:
    • Bachelor’s degree or greater.
    • Minimum of 10 years experience (minimum 5 in an agency environment) in strategy and planning, with experience in marketing directly with/for retailers across CPG categories.
    • Dynamic personality able to effectively engage and influence a variety of audiences.
    • Passion for understanding the ‘why’s' of human behavior and a strong desire to improve/grow our clients’ business.
    • Strong analytical skills and creative skills.
    • Demonstrated client engagement skills and service orientation.
    • Proven leadership and organizational skills.
    • Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
    • Self-starter with strong problem-solving ability.
    • Capable of handling multiple clients and projects simultaneously
    • Experience leading, managing and developing other planners.
    • Self-starter with strong problem-solving ability.
    • Strong deadline orientation and ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines.
    • Ability to work in a flexible, dynamic and fast-paced environment.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word) and Google Suite (Mail, Docs, Drive). 
    • Travel is required on an as-needed basis.
    • High level of energy and enthusiasm.
    • Comfortable with high-pressure, fluid, and ambiguous situations
    • Ability to travel on an as-needed basis.
    ​The Mars Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, ancestry, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or handicap, HIV, veteran, marital or family status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state and/or federal laws, except where a bonafide occupational qualification applies. 
    The Mars Agency has developed a wide variety of inclusive benefit plans and policies that address and promote the needs of all employees and their family members, including comprehensive group health plans, a parental leave program that includes paid maternity and paternity benefits for pregnancy, adoption and surrogacy, flexible paid time off, a broad and confidential employee assistance program, ongoing wellness support initiatives, trusted financial health advice and guidance, promotion of education through tuition support and assistance, and a flexible and supportive work environment and culture.
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Funeral Pre-Planning Sales Representative & Aftercare Specialist
  • Envision Strategic Partners
  • Wheeling, IL FULL_TIME
  • In partnership with Kolsaak Funeral Home, Envision Strategic Partners is searching for a qualified professional to fill the position of Aftercare Specialist & Funeral Pre-Planning Sales Representative...
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Strategic Financial Planning & Analytics Manager
  • CBIZ
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Status Category: Full-Time Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40 Job Code: AV213 About our Business CBIZ Private Equity Advisory is the dedicated private equity advisory practice of C...
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Manager - Technical Operations Strategic Planning
  • OneTen
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionThere's never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We're on a path toward becoming the best airline in aviation history. Our shared purpose - Connecting People, Uniting the Wo...
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Director, Planning
  • Spark Foundry
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Company Description About Spark Foundry: Spark Foundry is a global media agency that exists to bring HEAT – Higher Engagement, Affinity, and Transactions – to brands. By combining flawless media funda...
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Director, Planning
  • Publicis Groupe
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionAbout Spark Foundry: Spark Foundry is a global media agency that exists to bring HEAT – Higher Engagement, Affinity, and Transactions – to brands. By combining flawless media fundam...
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Director of Engineering - Technology Development
  • Conagra
  • Chicago, IL
  • Reporting to the SVP of Engineering, the Director of Technology Development Engineering will lead a team in the creation...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director Project Management and Development - Healthcare Construction
  • Turner & Townsend
  • Chicago, IL
  • Company Description From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Financial Planning - Consulting
  • Kaufman Hall
  • Chicago, IL
  • Financial Planning The Organization We help society’s foundational institutions—healthcare and higher education—to achie...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Director - Interim Controller, Office of the CFO
  • Ankura
  • Chicago, IL
  • Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. Required Experience: + Proven Controller experience; ma...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Project Manager, Community Partnerships
  • Partners In Health
  • Chicago, IL
  • Description Position Title: Senior Project Manager, Community Partnerships Reports to: Director, PIH-US Location: Chicag...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Program Management Lead
  • Motorola Solutions
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Financial Planning - Consulting
  • Kaufman Hall
  • Chicago, IL
  • Financial Planning The Organization We help societys foundational institutionshealthcare and higher educationto achieve ...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Functional Process Manager
  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Abbott Park, IL
  • Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-chan...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Oak Lawn, Illinois

Oak Lawn is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 56,690 at the 2010 census. Oak Lawn is a suburb of Chicago, located southwest of the city. It shares borders with the city in two areas but is surrounded mostly by other suburbs. Oak Lawn is located at 41°42′54″N 87°45′12″W / 41.71500°N 87.75333°W / 41.71500; -87.75333 (41.715082, −87.753401). According to the 2010 census, Oak Lawn has a total area of 8.59 square miles (22.25 km2), all land....
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What does a Strategic Planning Director do?

Strategic Planning Director in Queens Village, NY
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December 23, 2019
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