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Project Manager, Tactical Planning

DENSO
Long Beach, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jul 2025
💰 $172,000/yr($137,000/yr$172,000/yr)

About the role

Job Summary

Provides expert-level planning and execution for the organization’s short-term objectives. As a senior leader, this role involves strategic influence, managing complex planning processes, and optimizing cross-departmental operations. It requires exceptional analytical, leadership, and strategic capabilities to address high-level challenges and drive success.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Plan Integration: Lead the development of tactical plans that integrate seamlessly with
    high-level strategic goals.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the primary liaison between departments for all tactical
    planning initiatives.
  • Advanced Resource Management: Oversee resource allocation at a macro level to ensure
    optimal execution.
  • Execution Oversight: Manage large-scale, complex tactical plans with high visibility and impact.
  • Performance Optimization: Define advanced metrics and analytics to measure and enhance plan
    effectiveness.
  • Risk Mitigation: Anticipate complex risks and develop comprehensive contingency plans.
  • Executive Reporting: Deliver strategic-level reports and insights to the executive team.
  • Process Innovation: Lead the evolution of tactical planning practices across the organization.
  • Strategic Planning Collaboration: Collaborate with the Strategic Planning Manager to synthesize
    and summarize the strategic goals and initiatives of each business unit and functional group. Ensure alignment and coherence in the strategic narratives that are presented to regional and global headquarters.
  • Strategic Alignment Monitoring: Monitor and report on the alignment of tactical plans with the overarching company strategy, making recommendations for realignment where necessary to ensure consistency and support of corporate objectives.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management or related field required.  Master's degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of proven experience in tactical planning, project management or related experience.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage high-stakes, cross-functional projects.
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in strategic planning tools and systems.
  • Visionary approach to process improvement and innovation.
  • Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and best practices (depending on the industry).
  • This position may require occasional travel.
  • Flexible work hours may be necessary to accommodate project timelines.

Salary $137,000-$172,000.

Benefits Summary

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans 
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401K with 4% company match
  • Bonus Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location) 
  • Tuition Reimbursement 
  • Career Development and Ongoing Training
  • Paid holidays and vacation 
  • Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location) 
  • Volunteer opportunities 
  • Employee recognition (employee and milestone events) 

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