Top Strategic Planning Executive jobs in Connecticut

Top Strategic Planning Executive develops and recommends the organization's strategic and long-range goals based on analysis and studies of business conditions. Ensures the best use of the organization's resources for the establishment of key objectives and mission realization, considering organization's strengths, weaknesses, capacity, and products. Being a Top Strategic Planning Executive monitors and evaluates results of existing plans to ensure growth and profitability and makes adjustments as necessary. Keeps leadership abreast of changes in the industry or sector and impact of events on the business climate and incorporates relevant trend data into all plans. Additionally, Top Strategic Planning Executive requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Top Strategic Planning Executive manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Has acquired the business acumen and leadership experience to become a top function or division head. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sr. Associate - Strategic Planning
  • Organizational Performance Group
  • Woodbridge, CT FULL_TIME
  • Organizational Performance Group
    Senior Associate – Strategic Planning Emphasis
     
     
    About the Firm
     
    OPG is an organizational development, management, and leadership consulting firm that believes people and their ability to work together are critical to the success of organizations – we believe that organizations that inspire and empower their employees have a competitive advantage.
     
    We help our clients achieve their best by aligning people and processes in support of a shared vision. OPG works closely with its clients, developing long-lasting relationships, as we work together to implement customized organizational development services. Our clients are from all sectors of the economy: from well-established companies to entrepreneurial businesses; from government organizations to educational institutions; from nonprofit agencies to religious denominations.
     
    Internally, OPG has a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Every OPG citizen contributes to this environment.
     
    About the Position
     
    This position is one of the most important drivers of firm success. The person in this position will be on a rapid track to partner, engaged in discussions and decisions about the firm’s direction.
     
    The Ideal Candidate
     
    The ideal candidate is a seasoned consultant whose career has included bottom line responsibility and management of a team, as well as management consulting, strategic planning, executive coaching, or training experience. They are comfortable and dynamic in front of a group and can effectively teach topics such as team-building and leadership to groups made up of high-level executives or entry-level staff. They are familiar with organizational development concepts and are well-read on management and leadership topics such as change management, performance management, and strategic planning. They bring intellectual zing and charismatic gravitas to every endeavor and are comfortable working in a small team for a fast-paced, growing firm. The Senior Associate is a client project leader and rainmaker. They can make sales and close deals.

     
    Responsibilities
     
    Client Services

    ·       Lead strategic planning, team building, facilitation, and other organizational development services to clients at the expert level
    ·       Present information to groups ranging in size from 6 to over 100 people
    ·       Identify issues and form hypotheses; perform organizational diagnoses
    ·       Formulate and implement recommendations and solutions for client organizations
    ·       Navigate through complex challenges and issues that involve individuals, teams, and organizations.
    ·       Run focus groups and facilitate workshops
    ·       Carry out or oversee research and data collection as needed for projects
     
    Marketing/Outreach
     
    ·       Reach out to potential clients on international, national, state, and local levels
    ·       Coordinate, attend, and lead effective and productive sales calls and meetings with current and potential clients
    ·       Prepare winning proposals
     
    Project Management

    ·       Manage projects and programs, including leading and managing those within a project team, such as analysts and support staff
    ·       Plan, organize, lead, and complete projects
    ·       Ensure the client receives the assistance needed to implement recommendations and solutions
    ·       Maintain the leadership role in the management of the client relationship
    ·       Successfully handle multiple projects at the same time
     
    Organizational Citizenship

    ·       Mentor junior associates
    ·       Participate in administrative and marketing aspects of the firm as needed
    ·       Travel for client consultations; this requirement might include domestic or international overnight travel; average travel is 4-5 nights/month
    ·       Must be flexible in hours and be available on some evenings and weekends; this is not a 9-5 job
    ·       Able to give and receive critical feedback in the service of maintaining and evolving OPG’s culture and operations
     
    Requirements       
     
    ·       Master’s degree preferably in organizational development or a closely related field; expertise and theoretical grounding in coaching and Leadership
    ·       Experience in a significant role in an organization in order to bring first-hand management and leadership experience to OPG’s clients
    ·       Well-networked with a proven sales track record
    ·       Entrepreneurial attitude appropriate to a small and growing firm
    ·       Experience in building strategic relationships
    ·       Strong oral and written communication skills, computer literate with word processing, PowerPoint, and Excel
    ·       Advanced document formatting skills
    ·       Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment, collaboratively with colleagues
    ·       Ability to develop good conceptual ideas into practical applications
    ·       Ability to independently meet schedules and deadlines
    ·       Common sense and high emotional intelligence (interpersonally adept)
    ·       Superb customer service orientation
    ·       Is a life-long learner
    ·       Must have the ability to move easily throughout a room for 8-10 hours at a time and the ability to life up to 30 pounds
    ·       Works collaboratively at building internal staff capacity
    ·       Ability to effectively present information to individuals at all levels of the organization
    ·       Ability to interact with clients from the C-suite to the front lines
    ·       Ability to move into the role of Partner within 5-8 years of joining the firm
    ·       Deep cross-cultural competence
     
    Compensation Package
     
    The Senior Associate position is a full-time staff position. Compensation and benefits include a generous base salary, enrollment in a 401k (after one year), health and dental insurance, bonuses, as well as other outstanding benefits and perks. There is potential for rapid upward mobility in our rapidly growing firm.
     
    OPG is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively seek people with deep cross-cultural competence.
     
    Review of resumes is ongoing, and the position will be open until filled. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. No unsolicited phone calls, please. We appreciate your interest in working for OPG.
  • 21 Days Ago

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Executive Secretary
  • Strategic Staffing Solutions (S3)
  • Hartford, CT FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionExecutive Secretary Located: Hartford, CT! More details listed below! If you're not available or interested, but know someone who might be, please provide them a copy of this job post--...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour) (Strategic Planning)
  • State of Connecticut - Department of Transportation
  • Newington, CT FULL_TIME
  • The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for a challenging and exciting Transportation Planner 2 position to assist in leading community project plan...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Strategic Account Executive (Norwalk, CT)
  • Hearst
  • Norwalk, CT FULL_TIME
  • Are you looking for a career that allows you to leverage cutting-edge marketing and sales strategies? Does the thought of digital audience and brand building get you excited? Do you thrive when it com...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Transportation Planning Assistant 2
  • State of Connecticut - DOT Bureau of Planning/Research
  • Newington, CT FULL_TIME
  • Introduction The�State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is recruiting for a Transportation Planning Assistant 2,�in a newly formed Public Outreach and Engagement Unit, part of the O...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Executive Home Care Caregivers needed
  • Executive Home Care of Stratford
  • Stratford, CT FULL_TIME
  • BENEFITS & PERKS: Competitive Compensation A Dynamic Work Environment Opportunities to Build a Career That Will Always be in Demand QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent is preferred. Grad...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Planning Expert
  • Premier Planning Service
  • Boston, MA
  • Company Overview Premier Planning Service is a leading company specializing in a wide range of planning services. From l...
  • 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Transportation Planning Specialist 3 (In-Training Multimodal Planning Office)
  • National Association of City Transportation Officials
  • Spokane, WA
  • Transportation Planning Specialist 3 (In-Training) | Careers at WSDOT page has loaded. Transportation Planning Specialis...
  • 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Materials Planning & Execution Specialist
  • GE Aviation
  • Vandalia, OH
  • Job Description Summary The Material Planning and Execution Specialist is responsible for production control activities ...
  • 5/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Planning Specialist
  • CTS Complete Technical Services
  • Planner Minimum of five (5) years Industrial Construction, Maintenance, and Turnaround experience; must have solid knowl...
  • 5/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Demand Planner/Production Planning Specialist
  • Vantage Specialty Chemicals
  • Chicago, IL
  • The Role Product Coordinator POSITION SUMMARY Develop production requirements for all internal domestic manufacture at t...
  • 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Building & Plans Official
  • City of New Haven
  • New Haven, CT
  • Introduction Are you an experienced professional with a strong background in building construction and codes compliance?...
  • 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Planning Professional
  • SEEK Professionals, LLC
  • Elgin, IL
  • DIRECT HIRE Are you a talented Production Planning Professional eager for your next challenge? Would you like to work fo...
  • 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Materials Planning Specialist
  • GE Aviation
  • Arkansas City, KS
  • Job Description Summary This position is open for 2nd Shift. Anticipated work schedule is Monday thru Friday, hours of 3...
  • 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM

Connecticut is bordered on the south by Long Island Sound, on the west by New York, on the north by Massachusetts, and on the east by Rhode Island. The state capital and fourth largest city is Hartford, and other major cities and towns (by population) include Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, Danbury, New Britain, Greenwich, and Bristol. Connecticut is slightly larger than the country of Montenegro. There are 169 incorporated towns in Connecticut.The highest peak in Connecticut is Bear Mountain in Salisbury in the northwest corner of the state. The highest point is just east...
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