Strategic Planner 5 [AQ-18378]

About The Opportunity

Step into a pivotal role where your strategic vision will drive success for a leading global brand. We are seeking a visionary professional to provide the essential foresight and robust planning needed to navigate complex challenges and achieve ambitious goals. This is more than just a planning role; it’s an opportunity to be a central figure in shaping the future, ensuring every initiative aligns with overarching objectives and propels the organization forward. Your expertise will be crucial in translating insights into actionable roadmaps and influencing positive outcomes across the enterprise.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and execute comprehensive strategic planning cycles, transforming complex insights into clear, actionable roadmaps.
• Develop and refine advanced forecasting models to anticipate market trends and proactively inform critical business decisions.
• Drive high-impact projects from initial concept through to successful completion, ensuring seamless alignment with strategic objectives and timely delivery.
• Facilitate high-level discussions and deliver compelling presentations, effectively communicating intricate strategies to diverse and senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate strategic plans across various departments and initiatives, fostering enterprise-wide alignment.
• Provide expert guidance and thought leadership in strategic thinking, directly influencing and achieving positive outcomes for the organization.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree is required.
• 10+ years of dedicated experience in a strategic planning role.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, critical thinking, and advanced forecasting methodologies.
• Proven track record in project management, successfully leading complex initiatives from inception to completion.
• Exceptional written communication skills, capable of producing high-impact reports and presentations for executive audiences.

What Will Set You Apart

• A natural ability to quickly build and nurture strong professional relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Adeptness at navigating and influencing executive stakeholders with confidence and clarity.
• A strong bias for action, consistently driving initiatives forward with urgency and precision.
• Previous experience working with a globally recognized brand is highly preferred, particularly given the dynamic nature of this engagement.
• Alternatively, significant experience within a relevant industry will be a strong advantage.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Benefits

• Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
• Paid sick leave
• Retirement plans with a match
• Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium