Sr Manager, Strategic Planning

Topgolf•Dallas, TX

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Strategic Planning supports the development and execution of Topgolf’s strategic priorities in partnership with senior and executive leadership. This highly visible role leads strategic initiatives, conducts business and market analysis, and develops actionable recommendations to inform key decisions and advance growth, profitability, and long-term enterprise success. The role also helps foster accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation across the organization. The position requires in-office presence four days per week at Topgolf’s Venue Support Center in Dallas, Texas. The successful candidate brings strategic thinking, analytical rigor, executive communication skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and align stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Strategy, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in strategic planning, management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related field.
Proven experience partnering with senior leadership on enterprise-level strategic initiatives.
Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities, including experience developing business cases and strategic recommendations.
Experience building dashboards, KPIs, and performance reporting tools.
Excellent executive communication and presentation skills, including the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
Strong understanding of market analysis, competitive intelligence, and growth strategy development.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Strong leadership, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Passion for Topgolf’s Core Values: Fun, One Team, Excellence, Courage, and Caring.

Nice To Haves

MBA.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior and executive leadership to define, prioritize, implement, and communicate components of the organization’s growth strategies.
Lead and support strategic initiatives that drive business growth, operational effectiveness, and profitability.
Develop actionable recommendations and business insights to inform strategic decisions and enterprise priorities.
Work with cross-functional teams to analyze strategic issues, assess financial impact, and develop business cases for company initiatives.
Evaluate growth opportunities, operational performance, and market dynamics.
Conduct analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and strategic trade-offs.
Track and report progress toward strategic objectives, identify risks, and recommend solutions to keep initiatives on course.
Build and maintain metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools to monitor growth strategy performance.
Promote alignment and accountability across strategic initiatives through communication and stakeholder partnership.
Conduct market scans, competitive benchmarking, and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
Monitor industry developments and consumer trends to support long-term growth strategies and innovation.
Translate market intelligence into insights and strategic recommendations.
Support the development and delivery of executive-level presentations for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Communicate complex analyses and recommendations clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
Contribute to continuous improvement and accountability through collaboration, mentorship, and coaching.