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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$235K - $317K *

Drive the strategy for a comprehensive GRC program, leading a team to align compliance and risk management with business goals while managing external relationships and evolving frameworks to support...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $205K *

Drive financial strategy and governance for YouTube and Social Platforms, leading planning, investment analysis, and performance management to support profitable growth and long-term value creation ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$121K - $194K *

Innovate the digital media landscape by overseeing strategic programmatic campaigns across multiple channels. Lead a talented team, drive insights, and enhance client relationships while ensuring camp...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Unlock new opportunities as you lead environmental projects, ensuring quality and compliance from inception through completion. Mentor team members and cultivate client relationships in a dynamic work...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K *

Lead environmental projects from inception to completion while ensuring compliance and mentoring junior staff. Drive client relations and contribute to business development, leveraging extensive regul...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$155K - $259K *

Drive your career forward by leading project delivery across teams, ensuring alignment with product priorities and engineering capacity. Foster collaboration, manage risks, and enhance performance met...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Lead the charge in innovative brand strategies that drive creative campaigns. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate client goals into impactful solutions, ensuring alignment between creative amb...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$157K - $207K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of finance in healthcare. Lead FP&A and strategic finance, partnering with leadership to drive insights and decisions that impact growth and investor relations. B...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $310K *

Join a dynamic team to drive product strategy and financial management for Structured Finance, supporting business growth and execution of strategic initiatives while collaborating with key stakeholde...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $150K *

Champion the design and implementation of a global data architecture, driving data ingestion, processing, and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and ensure oper...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$102K - $164K *

Grow your career by leading strategic initiatives across the organization. Play a key role in diverse projects, leveraging your problem-solving and analytical skills to influence change and contribute...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K - $180K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $196K *

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $160K *

Empower large-scale customer projects by leading multi-workstream implementations. As a key facilitator, you will align stakeholders, manage risks, and ensure solutions meet success criteria within ag...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives to enhance operational resilience and business growth. Lead cross-functional projects, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure seamless execution a...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower excellence across strategic initiatives and operations as you work closely with leadership to optimize capital, talent, and sales pipelines, driving growth and innovation in a fast-paced enter...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of Oncology by driving global insights and competitive intelligence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence asset development and strategic decisions, ensuring timel...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.