Senior Director, Strategic Planning

Company Cox Automotive - USAJob Family Group Strategy & Corporate Development Job Profile Strategic Planning Sr Director Management Level Sr Director Flexible Work Option Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week Travel %
Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift Day Compensation Compensation  includes a base salary in the range of $ - $. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Position Overview The Senior Director, Strategic Planning leads high-impact projects and initiatives that help Cox Automotive determine where to play, how to win, and what to do. This role partners with senior leaders across the organization to prioritize growth opportunities, strengthen strategic decision-making, and help business and solution groups achieve their financial and strategic objectives.

Working closely with the strategy team, operational vice presidents, and general managers, this leader will guide strategic planning engagements from definition through execution. The role requires strong strategy, analytics, financial modeling, project leadership, and communication skills, along with the ability to influence across functions and levels in a rapidly changing industry.

Key Responsibilities Strategic planning and analysis

Lead market, customer, competitive, portfolio, and profit pool assessments for Cox Automotive and its business groups.

Apply strategic planning frameworks to evaluate internal and external factors, identify opportunities and risks, and recommend clear choices.

Define and communicate strategies for where to play, how to win, and what to do across Cox Automotive and its business units.

Use hypothesis-driven analysis to identify root causes, key drivers, critical assumptions, and actionable insights, even when data is incomplete.

Build financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate sensitivities and support strategic, investment, and operational decisions.

Synthesize complex research and analysis into concise recommendations and implications for executive audiences.

Leadership and influence

Lead strategic projects by defining scope, objectives, success measures, workplans, and deliverables.

Advise senior leaders and cross-functional teams as a strategic thought partner, bringing new insights and an enterprise-wide perspective.

Build strong relationships across Cox Automotive and influence decisions while balancing enterprise and business unit priorities.

Guide solution group strategy leaders in developing business unit plans, strategic assessments, and financial analyses.

Plan and facilitate productive executive planning sessions, ideation workshops, and decision-making meetings.

Execution and communication

Develop portfolio assessments, total addressable market analyses, profit pool analyses, and other decision-support materials.

Prepare executive communications, meeting materials, presentations, and summaries that advance the strategic planning process.

Partner across functions to gather expertise, align stakeholders, and support the execution of strategic initiatives.

Support industry- and customer-facing strategy communications.

Contribute to budget planning and provide analysis that supports investment decisions and operational efficiency.

Gather, analyze, and communicate marketplace and industry trends across the organization.

Required Qualifications BA/BS Degree required with 12+ years of relevant strategic planning and/or management consulting experience required. Candidate can also have an MS degree and 10+ years of experience or 16+ years of…