Director of Strategic Planning
Role Description The Director of Strategic Planning is a full-time, remote role responsible for leading strategic initiatives that drive sustainable growth for Zola's Eye LLC and its clients. This role develops and refines strategic frameworks, guides business planning, and collaborates closely with marketing and commercial leaders to translate market insights into actionable roadmaps. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting market and competitive analyses, shaping portfolio and commercialization strategies, and providing decision-support for investments, resource allocation, and project prioritization. The Director will also design and facilitate strategic planning workshops, coach client teams on strategy execution, and ensure alignment between marketing, sales, and finance. This position requires strong stakeholder management, clear communication of strategic recommendations, and disciplined follow-through on key initiatives.
Qualifications
Strategic Planning and Business Planning skills to define long-term direction, set priorities, and develop actionable roadmaps. Analytical Skills and Market Research capabilities to interpret data, assess market dynamics, and derive meaningful insights for decision-making. Finance knowledge to evaluate business cases, analyze profitability, and support investment and resource allocation decisions. Experience in marketing or commercial leadership within B2B environments; familiarity with sectors such as specialty chemicals, manufacturing, medical devices, or related industries is beneficial. Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving execution in a remote setting. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex ideas clearly and facilitate strategic workshops. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Economics, or a related field; an advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is a plus. Comfort with consulting or project-based work, including managing multiple engagements, timelines, and deliverables.