Strategic Planning Manager jobs in Cranston, RI

Strategic Planning Manager manages the analytical and research activities supporting an organization's strategic, short-term, and long-range goal planning function. Oversees data collection and conducts organizational reviews to identify the business's strengths and weaknesses and evaluate operational effectiveness. Being a Strategic Planning Manager leads the research of emerging trends, expansion opportunities, competitive threats, and the viability of outside business partners. Develops recommendations for internal business process improvement. Additionally, Strategic Planning Manager designs and executes methods to track and measure organizational performance data to use for planning. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Strategic Planning Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Strategic Planning Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Operations Manager, Strategic Initiatives
  • Rhode Island Commerce
  • Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • Statement of Duties


    The Operations Manager for the Strategic Initiatives team will act as the internal program and operations control nexus for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation’s strategic and innovative initiatives. The incumbent will ensure program and team efforts enhance the competitiveness of the Rhode Island economy by creating dependable and aligned internal systems as well as a structure for smart investments and funding requests that foster market-based innovation.

    The Strategic Initiatives team is a dynamic group that directs the Corporation’s planning efforts, innovation initiatives, and federal grant-funded programs. The team works to ensure alignment of Corporation efforts with the state’s overarching economic development priorities as well as efforts from other agencies. It builds the portfolio of non-state revenue sources to support this work. And it drives innovation and special projects for the Corporation.


    Essential Functions

    Policy and Program Research and Compliance


    • Develop and maintain updated program Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) documents, reflecting research of statute, regulations, and other program guidance documents and ensuring accurate decisioning for program implementation.
    • Support program directors in executing SOPs that enhance the programmatic delivery and drives towards excellence.
    • Maintain internal systems for program compliance and ensure buy-in and understanding of those systems internally; support team members to collectively utilize them.
    • Prepare reports, presentations, and issue briefs for internal and external audiences.

    Strategic Sourcing of Funding


    • Identify viable, relevant, aligned funding opportunities for key short- and long-term economic development efforts through federal and other sources.
    • Maintain a pipeline and calendar of open grant opportunities, leveraging internal assets and external partnerships to prioritize opportunities based on State priorities, immediate needs, partner alignment, and capacity.
    • With guidance from senior leadership, program manage targeted grant applications from start to completion, including drafting content and developing budgets.

    General


    • Develop a tracking system for science and technology research and federal, state and other investments; support ongoing tracking of the innovation ecosystem from research to commercialization.
    • Conduct research on policies, programs, and approaches within economic development.
    • Work closely with Strategic Initiatives team as well as the Executive Office of Commerce to ensure accurate and holistic metrics, reporting, and program representation to external stakeholders.
    • Ensure projects with multiple stakeholders accomplish success through strong teamwork in service of overall goals.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Key Competencies


    • Project management, organizational skill, and attention to detail: Strong attention to detail, follow-up and organizational skills. The ability to manage multiple competing priorities is a fast-paced work environment.
    • Research: Keen ability to investigate opportunities and quickly decipher and classify information relative to overarching goals and strategies. Understands basic principles of desktop research and policy; enjoys organizing information for clear deliverables.
    • Communication: Writes clearly, precisely, and concisely. Demonstrates strong oral and collaboration skills, with the ability both to speak convincingly and listen openly.
    • Ambition: Desires to grow in responsibility and authority, in a team-based, collaborative environment.

    Qualifications


    • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Experience with policy research, program management, grant funding, and/or strategic planning.
    • Familiarity and experience in a federal or state government environment. Experience with federal grants preferred.
    • Fundamental understanding of economic development.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to collect and summarize information from a broad base of sources and develop materials that are informative and concise for multiple audiences in a variety of formats.
    • Strong interpersonal skills.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook.

    Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000

    Hybrid: 2 days remote/3 days in office (Providence, RI)

  • 11 Days Ago

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Strategic Key Account Manager
  • Hanna Instruments
  • Smithfield, RI FULL_TIME
  • Hanna Instruments is seeking a full-time Strategic Key Account Manager for our Smithfield, Rhode Island office reporting to the President of US Operations. The primary focus and responsibility of the ...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
  • Robert Half
  • Rego Park, NY PER_DIEM
  • Are you passionate about numbers and driving business success? Do you have a keen eye for identifying financial trends and operational inefficiencies? If you're eager to apply your financial expertise...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
  • Robert Half
  • New York, NY PER_DIEM
  • Are you ready to take your career to the next level and be a driving force behind a dynamic, growth-focused company? We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Financial Planning and Analysis Man...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
  • Robert Half
  • New York, NY PER_DIEM
  • Robert Half is partnering with a leading financial services and mortgage company dedicated to providing exceptional lending solutions to our clients. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Event Planning Manager
  • Hotel Viking Newport
  • Newport, RI FULL_TIME
  • Property Description Hotel Viking, located in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island, is seeking talented individuals to join our team. As a historic and luxurious property offering unparalleled hospitali...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Houghton P. Metcalf, Jr. (HD 91) Director of the Edna W. Lawrence Nature Lab
  • Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
  • Providence, RI
  • Job Summary Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks a Houghton P. Metcalf, Jr. (HD 91) Director of the Edna W. Lawren...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Chief Nursing Officer - Rochester General Hospital
  • Rochester Regional Health
  • Cranston, RI
  • HOW WE CARE FOR YOU: At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits an...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Chief Nursing Officer - Relocation Assistance
  • Rochester Regional Health
  • Cranston, RI
  • HOW WE CARE FOR YOU: At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits an...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Chief Nursing Officer - Unity Hospital
  • Rochester Regional Health
  • Cranston, RI
  • HOW WE CARE FOR YOU: At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits an...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Chief Nursing Officer - Unity Hospital
  • Rochester Regional Health
  • Warwick, RI
  • HOW WE CARE FOR YOU: At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits an...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Chief Nursing Officer - Relocation Assistance
  • Rochester Regional Health
  • Warwick, RI
  • HOW WE CARE FOR YOU: At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits an...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Chief Nursing Officer - Rochester General Hospital
  • Rochester Regional Health
  • Warwick, RI
  • HOW WE CARE FOR YOU: At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits an...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Manager
  • Ralph Lauren (Corporate, Stores)
  • Wrentham, MA
  • Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle pro...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Cranston, once known as Pawtuxet, is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. With a population of 80,529 at the 2010 census, it is the third largest city in the state. The center of population of Rhode Island is located in Cranston. Cranston is a part of the Providence metropolitan area. Cranston was named one of the "100 Best Places to Live" in the United States by Money magazine in 2006. It is among the top 25 safest cities in the country, according to CQ Press's research. According to the survey done by 24/7 Wall St website, Cranston ranked 36th on the list of “America’s ...
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Income Estimation for Strategic Planning Manager jobs
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