Planning Managers turn business goals into coordinated plans, measurable priorities, and informed decisions. Explore vetted Planning Manager opportunities on Ladders, where listed roles pay $100,000 or more. Openings may span strategic planning, business operations, supply chain, demand forecasting, financial planning, and workforce planning.
A Planning Manager guides planning processes that help an organization allocate resources, anticipate needs, and meet its objectives. Depending on the company and specialty, the role may involve building forecasts, analyzing performance and market data, coordinating planning cycles, managing scenarios, and presenting recommendations to senior leaders. Planning Managers often work across departments to align teams around timelines, assumptions, and business priorities.
Employers commonly look for analytical thinking, clear communication, project management, and the ability to translate complex information into practical recommendations. Relevant experience may include budgeting, forecasting, operations, supply chain, strategic planning, or business analysis. Depending on the role, employers may also value expertise with planning software, spreadsheets, data visualization, enterprise systems, and industry-specific tools. Requirements vary by position and employer.
Browse Planning Manager jobs on Ladders to discover opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, specialties, and employer expectations to find positions that fit your experience and career goals. New listings and responsibilities vary, so review each job description for current details.
$70K - $95K *
Elevate project success by expertly managing financials, timelines, and team dynamics. Utilize your strategic problem-solving skills to ensure seamless execution and delivery of high-quality projects...
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Transform your career by building strategic partnerships with major design firms while driving engineering excellence in electrical distribution across diverse industries. Join a dynamic team focused...
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Product Manager - Aluminum Plate
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Shape the future of aluminum plate solutions by leading cross-functional teams to drive strategy and execution. This remote role requires significant travel to build partnerships and optimize processe...
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Engage as a key Contract Manager, overseeing procurement agreements and providing strategic guidance across teams. Collaborate on complex projects, ensuring compliance and effective negotiation while...
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Drive your career with a pivotal role in business development, focusing on lead generation and relationship building to enhance pipeline growth and support sales objectives across North America...
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Unlock potential by driving business growth through lead generation, relationship building, and strategic engagement. Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities and close deals, ensuring a...
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Join a team that's driving growth by identifying and developing new business opportunities. You'll engage prospects, nurture relationships, and support the sales team in achieving corporate objectives...
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Implementation Project Manager (REMOTE)
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Join a team that's dedicated to driving client success through effective implementation of our high-performance product suite. Manage projects, coordinate with clients, and ensure seamless onboarding...
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Drive program delivery across multiple products, ensuring timely outcomes by managing risks, dependencies, and stakeholder priorities. Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain accurate project data...
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Champion the evolution of our billing systems by leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive strategy, ensure accuracy, and collaborate across departments to enhance customer trust as we scale our usage...
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Technical Project Manager - Engineering Team Lead
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Join us to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in delivering complex IT modernization projects for the U.S. Department of State, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with mission objective...
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Lead the enhancement of our business continuity program, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness and effective response to disruptions. Drive training initiatives and...
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Senior Manager - Technical Implementation & Value Realization
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Advance your career by leading complex enterprise implementations, driving customer adoption, and ensuring measurable value realization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to operationalize solut...
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Join a dynamic team to develop operational strategies and lead a branch, enhancing customer satisfaction and driving sales growth while training to manage diverse teams and projects effectively...
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing transportation planning through data analysis, community engagement, and project support. Contribute to impactful planning initiatives while collaborating wit...
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Product Manager - Sponsorships
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Lead the charge in shaping innovative sponsorship products, collaborating across teams to enhance advertiser and publisher experiences while driving growth in a scalable marketplace. Your hands-on app...
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Real Estate Operations Manager
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Support dynamic real estate operations by managing client relations, optimizing processes, and ensuring seamless team collaboration. Drive efficiency and enhance service delivery in a fast-paced envir...
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Senior Manager, Software Development
$95K - $135K *
Drive technical excellence and team growth by leading software development initiatives, managing resources, and ensuring project alignment with business goals while maintaining security and operationa...
4 days ago
Senior Manager, Industrial Advisory - Inventory Cost & Domestic Content
$179K - $340K *
Join a dynamic team to lead complex manufacturing cost advisory projects. Utilize data-driven insights to enhance operational efficiency and drive financial performance for clients while collaborating...
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$101K - $157K *
Shape the future of BIM projects by leading a dynamic team, optimizing processes, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective management and strategic input across all phases of electrical cons...
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What does a Planning Manager do?
A Planning Manager leads planning activities that help an organization set priorities, forecast needs, allocate resources, and track progress. Responsibilities vary by specialty and may include strategic, business, supply chain, or financial planning.
What qualifications are commonly required for Planning Manager jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers often seek relevant planning or operations experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate across teams. Some roles ask for experience with forecasting, budgeting, planning systems, or industry-specific tools.
Which industries hire Planning Managers?
Planning Managers work across many industries, including technology, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, finance, logistics, and professional services. The focus of the role depends on an organization's planning needs.
How much do Planning Manager jobs on Ladders pay?
Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more. Compensation for individual Planning Manager roles varies by employer, location, experience, and responsibilities; check each listing for details.
How can I find the right Planning Manager role?
Compare job descriptions for planning specialty, scope, team responsibilities, required experience, tools, location, and compensation. Focus on positions that align with your background and the type of planning work you want to lead.