Sr. Manager, GTM Cycle Planning and Governance

Samsung Electronics • Plano, TX

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About The Position

Samsung is seeking a Senior Manager, GTM Cycle Planning and Governance to lead the operational cadence that supports cross-functional alignment and go-to-market execution. The role owns the end-to-end program management framework for GTM planning cycles, quarterly business reviews, and executive governance gates, ensuring stakeholders have timely information and that risks and dependencies are surfaced and addressed before affecting execution.

The position manages the overall rhythm of the business, coordinates cross-functional activities, and reports on GTM planning progress, milestone status, and executive governance readiness. It combines analytical and strategic work with relationship building, project management, and organizational influence in a matrixed environment. The role partners with Strategy, Marketing, Retail Operations, Carrier Account Teams, Finance, and HQ, and works closely with account team leadership. It reports directly to the Executive Director of Strategic Product Operations & Governance.

The role also supports post-cycle analysis and quarterly business review retrospectives, identifying lessons learned and opportunities to improve the planning process. Regular collaboration includes weekly cross-functional working sessions, executive governance reviews, and quarterly business review cycles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in program management, business operations, or GTM planning.
• Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional initiatives, including quarterly business review processes, in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Asana.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, including experience presenting to and preparing materials for senior leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in consumer electronics, telecom, or retail industries.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Familiarity with GTM planning processes, including channel strategy, retail execution, and carrier/account management.
• Experience working in a matrixed organization with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to connect quarterly performance insights to strategic planning cycles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall business cadence, tracking and coordinating cross-functional activities and reporting on GTM planning progress, milestone status, and executive governance readiness.
• Own the end-to-end program management framework for GTM planning cycles, quarterly business reviews, and executive governance gates.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to manage GTM planning roadmaps and quarterly business review cycles, and report on plans and schedules.
• Drive escalation and resolution of issues and manage mitigation plans for planning risks and dependencies.
• Analyze GTM planning timelines and strategy across functions and prepare recommendations.
• Provide direction to strategy, marketing, retail, and accounts teams to support alignment and execution against GTM priorities.
• Conduct and support post-cycle analysis and QBR retrospectives to identify lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Strategy, Marketing, Retail Operations, Carrier Account Teams, Finance, and HQ, including reporting in weekly working sessions, executive governance reviews, and quarterly business review cycles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior