Director, Strategy & Planning Jobs

Discover Director, Strategy & Planning opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can explore vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. These senior leaders help organizations set priorities, evaluate opportunities, and turn long-term goals into actionable plans.

What Does a Director of Strategy & Planning Do?

Directors of Strategy & Planning guide strategic decision-making across an organization. They assess markets and business performance, develop plans with executives and functional teams, and track progress against key objectives. Depending on the company, the role may focus on corporate strategy, business-unit planning, growth, transformation, or a combination of these areas.

Common Responsibilities

  • Develop strategic plans, priorities, and operating models.
  • Analyze market trends, customer needs, competitors, and financial performance.
  • Build business cases and evaluate investments, partnerships, or growth opportunities.
  • Coordinate annual planning and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Present recommendations and performance updates to senior leadership.
  • Define metrics and monitor progress toward strategic objectives.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek substantial experience in strategy, corporate planning, consulting, finance, or business operations. Strong candidates combine analytical and financial skills with clear communication, executive presence, and the ability to influence across teams. Experience leading complex projects, managing stakeholders, and translating insights into measurable action is also valuable. Requirements vary by employer and industry.

Find Director, Strategy & Planning Roles on Ladders

Explore senior strategy and planning opportunities across industries and organizations. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find roles aligned with their leadership background and career goals. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.

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$100K - $120K *

Champion the redesign and implementation of employee onboarding processes, leading cross-functional teams through the project lifecycle while ensuring alignment and continuous improvement in a complex...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transforming employee onboarding processes through Workday, managing the entire project lifecycle from design to implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure al...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$128K - $192K *

Take ownership of Pursuit Operations, orchestrating a streamlined, repeatable process to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality submissions that enable sales and drive organizational growth...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative airport projects. As a Project Manager, you'll lead diverse teams, manage budgets, and ensure timely project execution while fostering strong stak...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Empower organizational transformation by leading strategic initiatives, collaborating with senior leaders, and implementing scalable solutions that drive exceptional results and foster alignment acros...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Strategize impactful projects with senior leadership, driving end-to-end implementation. Collaborate across functions to explore business opportunities, improve effectiveness, and communicate strategi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$157K - $197K *

Shape strategic relationships and drive the execution of advice methodologies, collaborating with senior stakeholders to enhance financial planning solutions and align with regulatory standards, ensur...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading financial planning and analysis efforts, partnering with stakeholders to drive strategic insights, enhance performance, and improve processes for effective decision-making...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$147K - $176K *

Unlock potential by driving product adoption and user engagement within a global staffing platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into actionable strategies, ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $169K *

Elevate user engagement and product adoption by translating customer needs into actionable strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance staffing solutions, ensuring alignment with bu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $161K *

Shape the future of staffing solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product adoption, drive user engagement, and ensure alignment with business goals, all while leveraging e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $161K *

Elevate user engagement by driving product adoption and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into actionable strategies, ensuring alignment with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $161K *

Empower progress at the intersection of product strategy and user engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance staffing solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals while drivin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$147K - $176K *

Take ownership of product strategy and stakeholder engagement to enhance staffing solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive user adoption, gather feedback, and ensure continuous impr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $153K *

Unlock potential by driving product adoption and user engagement within a global staffing platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into actionable strategies, ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $250K *

Strategize and execute comprehensive digital engagement initiatives to enhance stakeholder interactions and support the commercialization of innovative therapies in the mental health sector. Drive omn...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Develop and optimize key operations for a high-growth B2B startup, managing projects and systems that enhance go-to-market strategies while collaborating with diverse teams to drive efficiency and inn...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $195K *

Drive operational excellence and lead a high-performing team to deliver complex digital products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategies, manage resources, and ensure profitable...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $191K *

Champion sustainability initiatives by leading strategic projects, aligning investments with corporate goals, and driving performance improvements. Oversee financial modeling, project delivery, and co...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of enterprise-scale cybersecurity by leading vulnerability management initiatives. Drive program strategy, enhance client relationships, and mentor teams to achieve measurable risk re...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion enterprise-scale delivery by leading vulnerability management initiatives, driving program strategy, and fostering client relationships to achieve measurable risk reduction across diverse tec...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enterprise-scale vulnerability management, driving strategy and governance while transforming technical initiatives into measurable risk reduction across diverse teams and stakehold...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $243K *

Lead the integration of strategic initiatives in Marketing Transformation, ensuring alignment across technology, processes, and teams. Drive accountability and measurable outcomes while managing cross...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of global tax strategy by overseeing compliance, governance, and risk management. Lead international tax operations including indirect tax and transfer pricing, while guiding strategi...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and governance of global tax strategy for international growth, providing strategic oversight across tax compliance and transfer pricing while driving risk mitigation for a low tax ris...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Strategy & Planning do?question toggle

    A Director of Strategy & Planning helps shape an organization's direction by analyzing business and market conditions, developing strategic plans, aligning teams around priorities, and tracking progress toward goals.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Director, Strategy & Planning jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for significant experience in strategy, planning, consulting, finance, or operations; strong analytical and communication skills; and a record of leading complex initiatives.

  • Which skills are important for a Director of Strategy & Planning?question toggle

    Strategic thinking, financial and market analysis, executive communication, project leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to turn recommendations into actionable plans are often important.

  • What industries hire Directors of Strategy & Planning?question toggle

    Organizations across sectors—including technology, healthcare, financial services, consulting, consumer businesses, and manufacturing—may hire strategy and planning leaders.

  • Where can I find Director, Strategy & Planning jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Browse current listings and review each posting for its compensation, location, and requirements.