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Planning Manager - Senior PM

@ Nextant
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Bellevue or Seattle
$100k-$120k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:leading planning, analyzing data, managing stakeholders
Requirements Summary:5+ years experience in program management, corporate strategy, or consulting; strong analytical skills, stakeholder management, executive communication; Power BI, PowerPoint, and Excel proficiency.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Power BI, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel
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Planning Manager 

Overview

We are seeking a Planning Manager with a strong background in planning, corporate strategy, and organizational analysis. The ideal candidate will bring experience in management consulting, corporate planning, organization design, revenue analysis, and/or headcount analysis. This role is highly visible, requiring interaction with VP-level stakeholders and the ability to deliver clear, structured, and executive-ready communication.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support complex fiscal year (FY) planning workstreams, including:

    • Stakeholder management and executive engagement

    • Scheduling, coordination, and workback planning

    • Progress tracking and reporting to senior leadership

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to review revenue and headcount data, interpret insights, and translate findings into executive-ready presentations and summaries.

  • Drive improvements in planning processes, coordination, and scheduling, while independently owning at least one project end-to-end.

  • Ensure confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information, navigating the Microsoft environment with professionalism and agility.

  • Manage multiple fast-moving priorities in a dynamic, ambiguous environment with limited guidance.

 

Qualifications

  • 5 to 7 years of job experience

  • Proven experience in program management, corporate strategy, or management consulting.

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and organizational data.

  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to VP-level audiences.

  • Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous settings.

  • Familiarity with Microsoft’s organizational environment, stakeholder dynamics, and confidentiality requirements.

 

Technical Skills

  • Data Analysis & Reporting: Comfortable working with revenue and headcount data, reviewing reports, and identifying insights.

  • Visualization Tools: Proficiency in Power BI for dashboards and summaries; strong PowerPoint skills for executive-ready presentations.

  • Productivity Tools: Advanced Excel skills for data review and analysis.

  • Process Improvement: Ability to design and refine planning processes, coordination frameworks, and scheduling systems.

 

Pay Rate:

The annual salary rate for this position in Washington State is $100,000.00 - $120,000.00. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Nextant considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills, and market and business considerations when extending an offer.

 

 

Candidate must be in Seattle area, Washington