Strategic Planning & Operations Sr Mgr

This role offers the opportunity to shape strategic direction and operational excellence within a global, technology-driven organization. You will partner with senior leaders to translate business priorities into actionable plans, measurable outcomes, and long-term impact. The position combines strategic planning, organizational leadership, executive communication, and operational management.

About the role

You will help drive transformation initiatives across digital products, AI-enabled capabilities, and enterprise technology programs. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will improve decision-making, alignment, and execution across complex initiatives. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a strategic leader who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys influencing change at scale.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, driving strategic initiatives, operational effectiveness, and organizational alignment.
• Partner with senior executives to translate strategic priorities into measurable objectives, operating plans, milestones, KPIs, and accountability frameworks.
• Provide strategic and operational support to leadership teams, ensuring effective execution of business strategies and key initiatives.
• Serve as a thought partner on portfolio decisions, organizational priorities, investment planning, and capability development.
• Manage annual operating rhythms, including leadership meetings, strategic planning sessions, executive reviews, and organizational updates.
• Act as a central point of coordination across teams, ensuring alignment, visibility, and progress tracking for high-priority initiatives.
• Drive organizational effectiveness efforts, including operating model improvements, change management initiatives, talent strategies, and capability-building programs.
• Develop and implement processes, tools, and ways of working that improve transparency, collaboration, accountability, and execution.
• Coordinate business operations activities, including budgeting, resource planning, workforce planning, and scenario analysis.
• Support talent management processes such as hiring strategies, promotions, organizational planning, and workforce initiatives.
• Create executive-level communications, presentations, governance materials, portfolio reviews, and leadership updates.
• Lead communication strategies, including newsletters, events, internal updates, and engagement initiatives.
• Support technology, AI, and digital transformation initiatives by helping teams execute strategic priorities effectively.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree with 2+ years of experience in strategic planning, business operations, consulting, or related fields.
• OR Master’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• OR Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• MBA or advanced degree in strategy, management, or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience working within life sciences, biotechnology, healthcare, technology, AI, or data-driven organizations is highly valued.
• Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and convert business priorities into measurable execution plans.
• Strong executive presence with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience creating executive presentations, leadership communications, business reviews, and strategic materials.
• Strong organizational effectiveness, change management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, build relationships, and navigate complex organizational environments.
• High emotional intelligence, adaptability, and comfort managing competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive and creative approach to business challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range of approximately $137,340 - $185,814 USD.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement and savings plans with generous company contributions.
• Annual bonus opportunities based on eligibility and performance.
• Stock-based long-term incentive opportunities.
• Flexible work models where available.
• Award-winning paid time off programs.
• Career development opportunities and resources for professional growth.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful technology and innovation initiatives.
• Collaborative environment focused on advancing science, improving outcomes, and supporting employee well-being.