Strategic Planning Director directs and oversees an organization's strategic and long-range goal planning function. Drives strategic initiatives and supports the development of long-term growth plans and profitability goals. Being a Strategic Planning Director analyzes emerging industry trends, expansion opportunities, including mergers and acquisitions, competitive threats, the viability of outside business partners, and sources of capital. Establishes and retains relationships with industry analysts and the investment community. Additionally, Strategic Planning Director utilizes data-driven methodologies to analyze business performance metrics and process improvement options effectively. Develops reporting and tools to communicate strategic plans and concepts to leadership. Conducts periodic status reviews of organizational goals and objectives to identify roadblocks to progress. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Strategic Planning Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Strategic Planning Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Working Title: Lands Strategic Planner
Job Class: Planning Director State
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
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Job Summary
The Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill one (1) Lands Strategic Planner position. This position initiates, plans and executes real estate-related strategic policy, planning and continuous improvement efforts that are complex, interdisciplinary, and/or interagency, with a special emphasis on school trust land policy and management. It also provides planning support to key interdisciplinary teams made up of department staff and leadership to integrate a department-wide strategic approach to Department of Natural Resources' land asset management and policy efforts.
Responsibilities include:
The selected candidate will have the option to report to one of the following locations: Saint Paul, Bemidji, Grand Rapids, or New Ulm, MN. The specific location will be agreed upon at time of selection.
This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a full-time or part-time basis which is subject to change. Some in-state travel, particularly to DNR’s central office, may be required depending on business needs. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement.
This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record.
Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
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If you have questions about the position, contact Cheryl Kelley-Dobie at cheryl.kelley-dobie@state.mn.us or 218-308-2627.
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