Strategic Planning Lead

Ride the next mile with us

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

Conducting Research and Analysis:

- Gather and analyze data on market trends, competitors, and internal operations.
- Perform SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis to inform strategic decision-making.

Developing Strategic Plans:

- Collaborate with executives to define the organization’s vision, mission, and objectives.
- Design and propose short
- and long-term plans to achieve business objectives.

Identifying Opportunities for Growth:

- Evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, or expansion possibilities.
- Provide recommendations on investments or cost-saving initiatives based on analysis.

Facilitating Cross-Departmental Collaboration:

- Work with different teams (e.g., marketing, finance, operations) to align strategies and ensure cohesion in the organization's objectives.

Monitoring and Evaluating Progress:

- Track the performance of strategic initiatives and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Adjust strategies based on progress reports and changing business conditions.

Risk Management:

- Identify potential risks that could impact the execution of the strategic plan.
- Develop contingency plans and mitigation strategies.

Stakeholder Communication:

- Prepare reports, presentations, and dashboards for leadership to communicate the progress of strategic initiatives.
- Facilitate workshops or strategy sessions with key stakeholders.

Advising Leadership:

- Provide insights and guidance to senior management regarding business direction, market shifts, and competitive positioning.

Business Case Management
- Acts as project leader for key initiatives to develop business cases across cross functional teams
- Support the development of project plans, timelines, and budgets for strategic initiatives.

Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights, facilitating effective communication and coordination.
- Provide regular updates on project status, milestones achieved, and upcoming activities.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Strategic Management, or a related field.
- Between three (3) to five (5) years of experience in consulting and/or project management with a good knowledge of strategic planning
- Previous experience in strategic planning, project coordination, or a similar role is preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with project management tools.
- Previous experience in transport, logistics operations or supply chain management is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

- Reporting: Ability to summarize complex and multidisciplinary data into comprehensive executive reporting. Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
- Knowledge: understanding of strategic planning and project management concepts, methodologies, principles, practices, and frameworks.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables simultaneously.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly assess situations, identify issues, and develop effective solutions.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements in a fast-paced, dynamic hypergrowth environment.
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Linguistic: Communicate Effectively in French and English

Technical Skills:

- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PPT, etc.)
- Project Management tools (Planner, Monday, JIRA, etc.)

Intelcom is a leading last-mile carrier in the e-commerce sector. Our teams across Canada as well as our network of independent contractors contribute to Intelcom’s daily operations.

Our goal is simple: in a constantly evolving business sector, we don't just follow, we get ahead. In addition to standing out through innovative services and delivery methods, Intelcom is also undergoing a technological transformation where the integration of customer experience and logistics technologies are at the heart of its evolution.

At Intelcom, we know experience comes in many forms and are committed to building a culture where difference is valued. We are always looking for talented and diverse individuals to join our teams. With over 60 delivery centers across Canada, we may have the right opportunity for you.