Manager Strategic Planning

Otter Tail Corporation•Fergus Falls, MN

11h•$117,000 - $161,000

About The Position

Are you energized by turning big ideas into real, measurable results? Do you thrive in fast-moving environments where clarity, structure, and follow-through make all the difference? If so, we invite you to bring your talents to our team as our Manager of Strategic Planning. This is not a traditional planning role. It’s a high-impact, highly visible position designed for someone who excels at driving execution, building alignment, and creating momentum across an organization. You’ll work directly with executive leadership to ensure our most critical priorities don’t just stay on paper—they move forward, gain traction, and deliver outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, management, engineering, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)
Proven experience in strategy execution, business planning, finance, consulting, or program management
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Proven success driving results through influence rather than formal authority
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing executive-level materials
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
High level of professionalism, judgment, and discretion

Responsibilities

Coordinate and develop enterprise strategic planning materials, including multi-year plans, annual priorities, and executive presentations
Design structured planning processes, timelines, and work sessions that produce high-quality, decision-ready outcomes
Synthesize complex information into clear, concise narratives that align leadership around priorities and trade-offs
Translate leadership priorities into actionable plans with defined owners, milestones, and success metrics
Establish execution rhythms such as dashboards, check-ins, and status updates to maintain momentum
Track progress, identify risks early, and ensure initiatives are carried through to completion
Support senior leadership in reinforcing accountability for strategic goals and performance outcomes
Develop practical scorecards and tracking tools that keep focus on what matters most
Prepare clear, concise updates that highlight progress, gaps, and key decisions
Partner with leaders across functions to clarify and document strategic initiatives
Align functional plans to enterprise goals, ensuring consistency and coordination
Identify dependencies and ensure smooth sequencing of cross-functional initiatives
Plan and support leadership meetings with agendas, briefing materials, and follow-ups
Ensure meetings result in clear decisions, assigned ownership, and actionable next steps
Draft executive communications that reinforce alignment and execution discipline
Identify gaps in how strategy is prioritized, tracked, and executed
Introduce practical tools and processes to strengthen organizational effectiveness
Serve as a trusted advisor on strategy execution, change management, and sequencing
Lead and guide Executive Support team members to maximize leadership efficiency
Implement process improvements and explore AI tools to streamline workflows
Ensure leadership is empowered to focus on high-value, strategic activities