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Sr Manager, Business Planning

Company Description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description

The Senior Manager of Business Planning is a key leader within the Strategy Realization team who will drive the implementation of an annual strategic planning process, conduct analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented strategies, and lead a team of strategic and innovative thinkers.

Drive the annual planning process ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
Develop and implement planning standards, templates and tools while working to consolidate and analyze throughout the planning cycle
Support the effort to define, categorize and ultimately realize the top priorities that impact the business
Develop, monitor, and analyze key performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement
Foster collaboration and communication among various internal teams driving cross-functional alignment on the company’s goals
Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior leadership, summarizing key performance metrics and progress toward business goals
Develop and lead a team of direct reports
Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, management or other related field, MBA preferred
5+ years of experience in a strategy, strategic planning, or business operations role
Understanding of enterprise strategy management methodologies (ex: Balanced Scorecards, Objective Key Results, etc.), tools, and approaches
Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
Excellent presentation and written/oral communication skills
Strong business acumen and analytical rigor with ability to utilize data and business analysis to make informed decisions
Ability to use relationship-building and communication skills to influence others
Strong stakeholder management skills
General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time

Additional Information

Weekly pay
Medical, dental, vision, life
401K match
Tuition Assistance
Company paid holidays/PTO

Pilot Company Glassdoor Company Review

3.5

Pilot Company DE&I Review

3.8

CEO of Pilot Company

Adam Wright

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Average salary estimate

$100000 / YEARLY (est.)

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$80000K

$120000K

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What You Should Know About Sr Manager, Business Planning, Pilot Company

As the Senior Manager of Business Planning at Pilot Company, you will be stepping into a pivotal leadership role that influences both strategy and operational excellence. We are seeking someone with a keen analytical mind and a collaborative spirit to spearhead our annual strategic planning process. Your day-to-day will involve meticulously driving the planning cycle, empowering your team to meet deadlines, and ensuring that our strategies are having the intended impact. You will play a key role in defining our business priorities and will be the go-to person for developing and monitoring crucial performance metrics. Your ability to consolidate and analyze data will not only help identify opportunities for improvement but will also foster cross-functional alignment across various teams within the organization. This role offers you the chance to prepare thorough reports and presentations that inform our senior leadership about our progress and key performance indicators. With a Bachelor’s degree in business (an MBA is a plus), and over 5 years of relevant experience, you will leverage your strong business acumen and analytical skills to make data-driven decisions. Your proficiency in tools like PowerPoint and Excel will aid you in influencing and managing stakeholder relationships. This is your opportunity to thrive in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to keeping North America moving forward. Come join us at Pilot Company, where your strategic vision can directly contribute to our mission.

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What are the responsibilities of the Senior Manager of Business Planning at Pilot Company?

The Senior Manager of Business Planning at Pilot Company is responsible for driving the annual planning process, ensuring that timelines and deliverables are met. This leader will also develop planning standards, analyze performance metrics, foster cross-functional collaboration, and prepare presentations for senior leadership to summarize progress toward business goals.