Director, Strategic Planning

The Director, Strategic Planning is responsible for managing strategy cycles and ensuring alignment between financial modeling, pricing strategies, and initiative execution. This role involves developing and tracking strategic priorities and milestones, leading financial and scenario modeling efforts, evaluating pricing models and optimization tools, and supporting acquisitions due diligence and business case reviews.  

What You Will Do:

• Manage strategy cycles to ensure alignment between financial modeling, pricing strategies, and initiative execution.
• Develop and track strategic priorities and milestones to ensure progress and alignment with business goals.
• Lead financial and scenario modeling efforts to support strategic decision-making.
• Evaluate pricing models and optimization tools to enhance profitability and market positioning.
• Support M&A due diligence and business case reviews to identify opportunities and risks.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Analyze data and generate reports to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary data and insights for strategic planning.
• Continuously seek ways to improve strategic planning processes and tools.
• Communicate findings and strategic recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.   

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• 7–10 years in market intelligence, analytics, consulting, or similar leadership role. Proficiency in visualization tools, modeling, and project management. 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required, MBA or equivalent preferred 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in analytics, financial and scenario modeling, and pricing strategies.
• Strong understanding of strategic planning processes and methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced data analysis skills to interpret complex data and generate insights.
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously.
• Effective collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy in analysis and reporting.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
• Familiarity with Classification societies, maritime transportation, ABS, ABS Group, and Wavesight is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management System.   

Reporting Relationships:

This position will report to the VP, Strategic Planning or Executive-Level Manager. This position will have direct reports.     

Notice:

This position requires access to information that is subject to control by the Export Administration Regulations and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Any offer of employment shall be contingent upon the Company’s verification that the candidate is a “U.S. Person” or upon the receipt of all necessary export licenses or authorizations that may be required by U.S. export control laws. “U.S. Persons” are defined as U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders), or any individual granted protected status under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)), including asylees and refugees.  In the event a candidate refuses or cannot otherwise provide the necessary information for the Company to determine whether such licenses may be required, or for the Company to obtain any required licenses, the Company shall maintain the exclusive right to discontinue the application process and/or withdraw any contingent offer that has been made.

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

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