What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Strategic Planning position at Pizza Hut?
The Senior Manager of Strategic Planning will play a critical role in driving business growth and supporting long-term strategic initiatives. This individual will be responsible for leading the development of data-driven strategies, creating compelling business narratives, and delivering actionable insights to cross-functional teams and senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to translate complex data into clear, impactful stories, while maintaining a pulse on competitive trends and business performance through robust KPI reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning & Storytelling
- Develop and articulate clear, cohesive business strategies that align with company goals.
- Translate complex data and strategic insights into compelling narratives and presentations for executive leadership.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and consistency of the company's strategic direction.
- Drive stakeholder engagement by telling a cohesive business story that supports decision-making.
- Competitive Insights & Market Analysis
- Conduct in-depth competitive analysis to identify market opportunities, threats, and trends that could impact the business.
- Monitor industry trends, competitive positioning, and regulatory changes to provide strategic insights to the leadership team.
- Develop actionable recommendations based on competitive insights to strengthen the company’s market positioning.
- KPI Reporting & Performance Management
- Develop, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with strategic business goals.
- Lead the creation of dashboards and other tools to provide real-time visibility into business performance.
- Analyze data to identify areas of strength, opportunity, and potential risk, presenting these insights in a clear, concise manner.
- Work closely with finance, marketing, and operational teams to ensure strategic goals are reflected in KPIs and performance metrics.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with finance, marketing, product development, and operations teams to align strategic objectives and performance goals.
- Support business units in the development of their strategic plans and ensure these align with overall company strategy.
- Facilitate workshops and strategy sessions to gather insights from key stakeholders and drive collective strategic thinking.
- Leadership & Communication
- Present strategic plans and performance updates to senior management and executive teams.
- Lead and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment focused on strategic growth and data-driven decision-making.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership, offering insights and recommendations to improve the company’s competitive edge and performance.
Qualifications:
- Must reside in the DFW area and be available to work in-office 2-3 days per week.
- 7 years of experience in strategic planning, competitive analysis, or a related role.
- Strong ability to analyze data, draw insights, and tell a compelling business story.
- Experience in competitive market research and trend analysis.
- Proven experience developing and reporting on KPIs and performance metrics.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau) and strategic planning frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a strategy role within a dynamic industry.
- Strong understanding of financial analysis and modeling.
- Experience managing or mentoring a team.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA preferred.
