Strategic Planning Senior Manager - Cox Automotive Fleet

Cox Communications•Atlanta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The ideal candidate will be a proven delivery-focused, execution-driven leader who can manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously, setting milestones, owning critical paths, and driving outcomes even when the path forward is ambiguous. This role requires someone equally comfortable in the weeds with operations, product, and other teams as they are presenting to senior leadership, and who can move fast from analysis to action. The role also demands a strategically grounded contributor with strong business acumen, who can quickly grasp how an organization's divisions, functions, and dependencies fit together and use that understanding to build and execute plans that work. The candidate should be an outcome-focused, strategic enabler who builds strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, earning influence without authority, and understands the difference between change that's announced and change that actually takes hold.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in and 8 years’ experience in a related field (program/project management for enterprise transformation programs or equivalent management consulting experience). The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 6years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 3 years’ experience in a related field; or 12 years’ experience in a related field
Experience leading cross-functional work teams and influencing outcomes through indirect people leadership
Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects
Advanced project management skills and proficiency in related methodologies, tools, and change management frameworks
Proven ability to influence and gain buy-in from senior executives and key stakeholders through compelling communication and relationship-building
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and make data-driven decisions
Strong written and verbal communication skills — you write clearly, structure ideas logically, and present persuasively
Experience mediating conflicts and negotiating solutions with internal and external partners to ensure project success
Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Management consulting experience strongly valued — we are actively seeking candidates with a consulting background who are ready to own outcomes, not just produce recommendations
Experience in financial modeling, business case development, or strategic analysis
Experience in fleet, mobility, automotive, or adjacent industries

Responsibilities

Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis across operational data, process performance, and strategic priorities — translating findings into clear, actionable, executive-ready recommendations
Build and maintain process maps, frameworks, and other artifacts that make complex operational realities understandable and actionable
Contribute to business case development and financial modeling in support of strategic initiatives
Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency across Cox Fleet — and drive them to resolution
Lead and manage large, complex enterprise initiatives requiring multiple workstreams and functional teams — with direct exposure to senior leadership
Collaborate with executive stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and timelines
Develop comprehensive project plans including resource allocation, task assignments, dependencies, critical path, and risk mitigation strategies
Monitor progress, track milestones, and proactively surface and address risks and issues
Work directly with senior business leaders to understand objectives, challenges, and opportunities
Influence outcomes across functions through compelling analysis, structured communication, and relationship-building
Support integration efforts and ensure cross-functional participation across initiatives
Apply change management methodologies and tools in developing change strategies and tactics, including communications, stakeholder engagement, and training
Measure and report on the effectiveness of change enablement strategies to drive adoption, sustainment, and compliance with new processes and technology