Planning Manager - Senior PM

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support complex fiscal year (FY) planning workstreams, including:
• Stakeholder management and executive engagement
• Scheduling, coordination, and workback planning
• Progress tracking and reporting to senior leadership
• Partner with cross-functional teams to review revenue and headcount data, interpret insights, and translate findings into executive-ready presentations and summaries.
• Drive improvements in planning processes, coordination, and scheduling, while independently owning at least one project end-to-end.
• Ensure confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information, navigating the Microsoft environment with professionalism and agility.
• Manage multiple fast-moving priorities in a dynamic, ambiguous environment with limited guidance.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of job experience
• Proven experience in program management, corporate strategy, or management consulting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and organizational data.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to VP-level audiences.
• Hightly organized, proactive, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous settings.
• Familiarity with Microsoft’s organizational environment, stakeholder dynamics, and confidentiality requirements.

Technical Skills

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Comfortable working with revenue and headcount data, reviewing reports, and identifying insights.
• Visualization Tools: Proficiency in Power BI for dashboards and summaries; strong PowerPoint skills for executive-ready presentations.
• Productivity Tools: Advanced Excel skills for data review and analysis.
• Process Improvement: Ability to design and refine planning processes, coordination frameworks, and scheduling systems.

Pay

The annual salary rate for this position in Washington State is $100,000.00 - $120,000.00. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Nextant considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills, and market and business considerations when extending an offer.