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)
Avoq is seeking a talented strategic planner to join our award-winning Insights & Strategic Planning team. As part of this team, the Manager, Strategic Planning will lead qualitative research development, facilitate interviews and collaborative brainstorms, distill insights and findings, and outline brand, messaging and communication strategies to guide teammates and clients. This position can be based out of our Washington, D.C. or NYC office.
WHO YOU ARE
The Manager will be responsible for identifying insights and strategies and will play a critical role in determining how we can approach meeting our client goals. You must be ...
WHAT YOU’LL DO
YOUR EXPERIENCE
As a qualified candidate, you have 4 years of work experience in most of the areas below:
Candidates need not possess every attribute listed above to qualify for a role. If you identify with this profile but don’t quite meet all of the criteria we strongly encourage you to apply to joining our winning team!
Avōq prides itself on the kind of innovation that is only achieved through inclusive collaboration and equal opportunity. Maintaining a diverse staff of first-class talent (including those from BIPOC, LGBTQ communities, and others from historically underrepresented groups), and conferring a sense of value and belonging on each team member is central to our mission as expert communicators and advocates.
We offer a uniquely rich benefits package to support our team’s quality of life outside of work that includes:
· 100% Company-paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
· Paid parental leave
· 401(k) contributions
· Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
· 12 paid company holidays per year, up to 39 days individual paid time off
· Winter break: Offices close the last week of the year
Avōq also provides necessary assistance or modifications to the application process for prospective candidates. If you need support, please reach out to Talent@teamavoq.com and include your full name and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.