Manager, Strategy and Planning

Softcard (acquired by Google)

Manager of Strategy and Planning overseeing the enterprise strategic portfolio management for Motion. Leading a team to shape strategic direction and execution across the organization.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic portfolio management, aligning initiatives with executive vision and financial objectives. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive governance frameworks, and deliver data-driven insights for enterprise performance.

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Strategic Portfolio ManagementTeam LeadershipFinancial Performance AnalysisGovernance Framework DevelopmentChange Management

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Hard Skills

Portfolio ManagementStrategic PlanningFinancial AnalysisRisk ManagementPerformance MeasurementData-Driven Decision-MakingExecutive ReportingBusiness Case DevelopmentInitiative PrioritizationCross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

CoachingMentorshipCollaborationAccountabilityCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

MBA or Advanced Degree

Industry Keywords

Enterprise StrategyTransformationGovernance ProcessesMarket TrendsExecutive Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Strategy, or related field
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
Demonstrated experience managing enterprise-level strategic portfolios
Proven experience working at the intersection of business strategy, finance, and technology

Benefits

Comp & perks

options for healthcare coverage
401(k)
tuition reimbursement
vacation
sick
holiday pay