Strategic Planning Manager jobs in Topeka, KS

Strategic Planning Manager manages the analytical and research activities supporting an organization's strategic, short-term, and long-range goal planning function. Oversees data collection and conducts organizational reviews to identify the business's strengths and weaknesses and evaluate operational effectiveness. Being a Strategic Planning Manager leads the research of emerging trends, expansion opportunities, competitive threats, and the viability of outside business partners. Develops recommendations for internal business process improvement. Additionally, Strategic Planning Manager designs and executes methods to track and measure organizational performance data to use for planning. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Strategic Planning Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Strategic Planning Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Strategic Communications Manager
  • City of Ottawa
  • Ottawa, KS FULL_TIME
  • The City of Ottawa, Kansas is recruiting a Strategic Communications Manager. The Strategic Communications Manager serves as the primary media contact on behalf of the City of Ottawa, and is responsible for media relations, internal and external communication activities, and informational campaigns on behalf of the City. This position creates, implements, and maintains communication and branding strategies.

    Essential Job Functions:

    • Development of a strategic and sustained communications and marketing strategy. 
    • Ensure the programing will enhance the organization’s public image, visibility, and reputation.
    • Responsible for telling the City of Ottawa’s story and educating the public.
    • Develop and maintain a proactive media relations plan, including development of news releases and management of media inquiries.
    • Provides a comprehensive analysis of the City’s communications efforts on an annual basis.
    • Work in conjunction with IT Staff to ensure all City materials and communications, including social media, have consistent and positive messaging and branding across all platforms.
    • Preparing and distributing information through the City’s local radio stations, social media, presentations, print media and other methods.
    • Maintain and cultivate contacts with media.
    • Assist the City Manager and other emergency personnel with media and public informational functions during emergencies and crisis events.
    • Responding to crises or challenging situations quickly and professionally.
    • Identify avenues to strengthen relationships with stakeholders and our community.
    • Researches, composes, edits graphic design activities in a variety of media regarding a wide range of City projects and serves as liaison between print, broadcast and social media organizations and City departments.
    • Develops effective working relationships with department and division heads, staff and the general public in creating and coordinating public information projects and programs including city-wide events.
    • Supervises, plans, and directs the activities of staff, identifying projects, potential risks, scope, resource requirements, time frames, and project status.

    Ancillary Job Functions:

    • Attending all City Commission meetings, workshops and other related meetings when needed.
    • Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.
    • Comply with all City ordinances and policies.

    Education and Experience: (Combination of education, training, and experience will be considered)

    • Master’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, public relations, business administration, or related field is preferred.
    • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in journalism, mass communication, public relations, public administration, English, or closely related field.
    • Four years of experience performing the communications function for an organization is required, municipal government experience preferred.
    • Maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (not all inclusive)

    • Knowledge of municipal government structures.
    • Ability to present broad, conceptual ideas in an understandable, adoptable policy recommendation.
    • Knowledge of principles, techniques and objectives of public information and journalism as applied to municipal government.
    • Ability to coordinate multiple assignments and meet deadlines under pressure.
    • Ability to compose news stories, articles, speeches, radio and television releases, reports and letters relating to the activities of all municipal departments.
    • Ability to think strategically and implement long-range plans.
    • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including live interviews.
    • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, i.e., self-motivated and assertive.
    • Knowledge of desktop publishing, software programs and MS-Office applications
    • Knowledge of organizational and management practices related to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
    • Knowledge of research methods, techniques, and procedures.
    • Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
    • Ability to prepare and present accurate, comprehensive, and concise reports and recommendations.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees, stakeholders, business entities, and the general public.
    • Ability to deal with difficult citizens in a calm and patient manner.
    • Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
    • Ability to use good judgment and think quickly and rationally in difficult or stressful situations.

    Work Environment:

    • General office conditions and moderate noise levels.

    Physical Abilities: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions)

    • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
    • Must be able to talk, hear, grasp, push, stand, walk, reach with hands/arms, stoop/kneel, and climb/balance.
    • Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement and manual dexterity.
    • Must have precise hand-eye coordination and clarity of vision.
    • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
    • Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

    Range:                               $79,476.80 to $148,075.20 annually

    Date Opened:                    March 5, 2024

    Date Closed:                      April 5, 2024

    Hours:                                8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. 

    Residency:     Regular full-time employees are required to establish and maintain residency within a driving distance of 35 miles of Ottawa City Hall within one year from hire. 

    E-Mail Confirmation:  After your application has been received by the City of Ottawa, you will receive confirmation by e-mail. Please check your SPAM filter or JUNK Mail. If you have not received information within 48 hours of submitting your application, please call 785-229-3634 to verify application has been received. For additional information, contact Human Resources at 785-229-3634 or e-mail humanresources@ottawaks.gov.

    Anyone with a disability who needs reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 785-229-3634 at least two days prior to a scheduled test or interview.

    The City of Ottawa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

     

     

     

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Strategic Account Manager 1
  • MKC
  • Nortonville, KS FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionResponsible for providing consulting services to producers in the areas of crop protection, crop nutrients, soil fertility, seed, and precision ag technology. This position will provide int...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Director of Planning
  • Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority
  • Topeka, KS FULL_TIME
  • This position is responsible for developing and analyzing transit service planning, scheduling, capital planning, data reporting and analysis, improvements and innovative projects for near-term and in...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Director of Planning
  • Triad Wealth Partners
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • Is working with people you want to do life with important to you? It is to us, too. At Triad, our motto is #DBDL: Do Business Do Life. While we are doing business, ensuring a boutique-like experience ...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Strength Conditioning Coach
  • Strategic Resources, Inc.
  • Fort Riley, KS FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Strength Conditioning Coach Strategic Resources, Inc. (SRI) is an international, ISO 9001:2015 Certified, CMMI Maturity Level 3 Rated full-service provider with more than 35 years’ exp...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Retail merchandiser
  • Strategic Retail Solutions
  • Lebo, KS FULL_TIME
  • STRATEGIC RETAIL SOLUTIONS FIELD MERCHANDISER SRS is currently looking for a Retail Merchandiser in your area. This is a part time, flexible position that can be done around your other personal / work...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Project Coordinator
  • HR Partners
  • Topeka, KS
  • Company: KFMC Health Improvement Partners Position: Project Coordinator Job Classification: Exempt, Full-time Work Sched...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PEB Project Manager
  • HME, Inc.
  • Topeka, KS
  • Job Description Job Description PROJECT MANAGER HME PEB DIVISION THE HME GROUP The HME Group began its operations in the...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Data Center Mechanical Technical Program Manager
  • CBRE
  • Topeka, KS
  • Data Center Mechanical Technical Program Manager Job ID 159861 Posted 20-Mar-2024 Service line GWS Segment Role type Ful...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Capture Manager - Remote
  • Amentum
  • Topeka, KS
  • Job Description **Purpose and Scope:** The Capture Manager Logistics and Supply Chain is accountable for growth and resp...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Processing Supervisor
  • Careerbuilder
  • Topeka, KS
  • Processing Supervisor $75-95k/year Gardner, KS The Processing Supervisor provides leadership, safety expectations, devel...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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LEARN DC Executive Director
  • Careerbuilder
  • Topeka, KS
  • Organization LEARN is a network of college preparatory elementary schools with the mission of providing our scholars wit...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Manager to the CEO.
  • Careerbuilder
  • Topeka, KS
  • The Executive Manager to the CEO. The Executive Manager to the CEO works directly with the CEO and the Executive Office ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice President of Digital Engagement
  • Careerbuilder
  • Topeka, KS
  • AHIP is looking for an experienced Vice President of Digital Engagement to join their team! If you are looking to make a...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kansas River in the central part of Shawnee County, in northeast Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 127,473. The Topeka Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Shawnee, Jackson, Jefferson, Osage, and Wabaunsee counties, had a population of 233,870 in the 2010 census. The name Topeka is a Kansa-Osage sentence that means "place where we dug potatoes", or "a good place to dig potatoes". As a plac...
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Income Estimation for Strategic Planning Manager jobs
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