Planning Manager - Senior PM

• Location Bellevue Technology Center,th avenue NE,Bellevue, WA, 98007,United States
• Base Pay  -  / Year
• Employee Type FT Exempt-Benefit Eligibl

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.

• Lead and support complex fiscal year (FY) planning work streams, 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.

• 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.

• Data Analysis & Reporting
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  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
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  Advanced Excel skills for data review and analysis.
• Process Improvement
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  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 $ - $. 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