SVP, Strategic Planning

EVERSANA INTOUCH•New York, NY

About The Position

THE POSITION: The SVP, Strategic Planning will own the process to get real, rounded and actionable insights. Lead the charge with confidence and creativity to inspire the Directors, VPs and SVPs and their teams to strategic brilliance. This role will play nice with others—becoming an invaluable partner to Creative Leaders, Group Account Directors and key subject matter experts.  At EVERSANA INTOUCH, Strategic Planning is robust, yet malleable, meeting the demands of the changing digital space. Our SVP, Strategic Planning will continue to shape the department and cast teams that meet these needs—bringing the heart of traditional planning to everything we do. This SVP, Strategy Planning will creatively infuse fundamental marketing knowledge with curiosity for how our clients thrive, bringing an understanding about how people live in our digital world to the table. Our ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a diverse background and success stories that will make us envious. You can own the room, but you can also mentor others to do the same?

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Advertising required; agency experience a must
15 years (or more) of Account Planning experience
Seasoned leader not too far divorced from being the all-star player—you’ve had a stint at the helm of the department or managing a large account with a sizeable team
Consensus builder with the vision to create roadmaps that guide execution of all planning-based programs
Deep appreciation of the digital space; practical activation experience required
Understanding that planning is not an abstraction, bringing proven techniques to influence the process and be at the heart of the work
Master storyteller with a compelling communication style that attracts others
Educate, council and inspire planning team members, as well as clients and agency, on emerging trends

Responsibilities

Lead Strategic Insights: Own the process of developing actionable insights, inspiring teams to achieve strategic excellence.
Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with Creative Leaders, Group Account Directors, and subject matter experts to ensure cohesive and innovative strategies.
Shape and Adapt Planning: Continuously evolve the strategic planning department to meet the demands of the digital space, integrating traditional planning with modern marketing knowledge.
Mentor and Educate: Guide and inspire planning team members, clients, and the agency on emerging trends and best practices.
Drive Execution: Create and implement roadmaps that guide the execution of all planning-based programs, ensuring practical activation and influence on the process.
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
All other duties as assigned
Responsible for and oversee their respective department.
Interview, select and supervise the activities of the department staff; communicate interpret and discuss with team the company policies and procedures.
Determine job objectives, work methods and performance standards; review performance relative to departmental objectives discussion appraisal with each employee and performance; authorize and communicate salary changes, promotions, transfers, discipline, and discharge and administer all other personnel actions.