Manager, Strategy and Planning

SUMMARY

Under limited supervision, the Manager of Strategy and Planning leads and oversees the enterprise strategic portfolio management function, ensuring alignment between executive strategy and execution across the organization. Reporting to the VP, Strategy and Transformation, this role is responsible for managing a team of Portfolio Managers and Analysts, driving portfolio governance, overseeing execution performance, and leading long‑range planning and forecasting efforts.

The Manager plays a critical role in shaping and advancing the strategic direction of Motion’s business. This role partners closely with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Finance, and cross‑functional leaders to define priorities and translate strategy into real actions and measurable business outcomes. The Manager serves as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership, providing forward‑looking insights, portfolio‑level risk management, and data‑driven recommendations to optimize outcomes.

This role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, enterprise influence, and the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.

• Leads the development, refinement, and execution oversight of the enterprise strategic portfolio aligned to executive vision and long‑range forecast.
• Partners with executive leadership and business leadership to shape multi‑year strategic roadmaps and investment priorities.
• Establishes and continuously evolves enterprise portfolio governance frameworks, standards, and decision‑making processes.
• Drives enterprise‑wide prioritization processes, ensuring initiatives align with strategic objectives, financial constraints, and resource capacity.
• Provides strategic guidance on continuation, acceleration, restructuring, or termination of initiatives based on performance and value realization.
• Monitors industry, market, and competitive trends to proactively inform portfolio adjustments.
• Directly manages and develops a team of Portfolio Managers and related resources.
• Provides coaching, mentorship, and performance management to ensure high‑quality portfolio oversight and execution support.
• Establishes clear roles, responsibilities, and operating rhythms for the Strategic Portfolio Management team.
• Builds organizational capability and maturity in portfolio and program management disciplines.
• Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Oversees execution performance across the enterprise portfolio, ensuring initiatives are progressing according to scope, budget, and timeline.
• Identifies systemic risks, cross‑initiative dependencies, and resource constraints; proactively escalates and resolves issues at the executive level.
• Ensures business cases are robust, measurable, and aligned with financial and strategic objectives.
• Oversees portfolio‑level milestone tracking and value realization measurement.
• Ensures consistent application of governance processes across all initiatives.
• Develops and delivers comprehensive executive‑level reporting on portfolio health, financial performance, risks, and strategic alignment.
• Leads portfolio steering committee meetings and executive review sessions.
• Prepares board‑ready materials, strategic analyses, and enterprise performance updates as required.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, providing objective, data‑driven insights.
• Acts as the primary escalation and alignment point between business units, Finance, and Technology for portfolio‑related matters.
• Ensures collaboration between business owners, product management, delivery teams, and support functions.
• Leads strategic workshops and enterprise planning sessions.
• Supports change management efforts tied to major strategic initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Strategy, or related field and seven (7) or more years of experience in strategy, portfolio management, transformation, or related leadership roles.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred. Minimum of three (3) years of experience leading teams in a complex, cross‑functional environment.
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