Strategic Planning Specialist - 17319

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Azure DevOps (ADO) backlogs, dashboards, delivery plans, queries, reports, and Wiki documentation.
• Cook up annual and quarterly strategic planning cycles, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and timelines are successfully executed.
• Track project status, dependencies, risks, action items, and planning deliverables while providing visibility to leadership.
• Develop and maintain planning documentation, standard operating procedures, job aids, process documentation, and training materials.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to cross-functional teams by providing guidance on planning processes, reporting expectations, and quarterly commitments.
• Facilitate planning workshops, stakeholder meetings, communications, and change management initiatives to drive organizational adoption.
• Identify opportunities to improve governance, planning methodologies, reporting, and operational processes while supporting implementation of process enhancements.
• Promote Agile best practices, operational excellence, and continuous improvement throughout the planning lifecycle.

Required Skills/Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Program Management
• Strategic Planning
• PMO
• Agile Project Delivery
• Portfolio Management
• Enterprise Planning
• Advanced experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) including:
• Backlog Management
• Dashboards
• Queries
• Reporting
• Delivery Plans
• Wiki Administration
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and planning frameworks.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating complex planning activities across multiple teams.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience developing documentation, process improvements, and training materials.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

About Seneca Resources

We are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact. When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way. Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.