Director of Strategic Planning and Initiatives

Charlotte, NC, United States

Compass Group, North America Director of Strategic Planning and Initiatives Charlotte , North Carolina Apply Now Position Title: Director of Strategic Planning and Initiatives

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus + Benefits

With people as our core and a deep commitment to exceptional hospitality, CCL Hospitality Group has a philosophy rooted in caring for the individuals who care for our guests. Our most significant competitive advantage is our team members. We constantly strive to strengthen our service culture. Every team member knows they matter and owns a stake in our success, delivering hospitality excellence.

With four distinct operating companies – Morrison Living, Unidine, Coreworks, and The Hub, we are shaping the industry’s future leaders with a culture of service focused on elevated hospitality for community living across the country. Join us and discover how we drive mutual success that leaves lasting impressions.

As a Director of Strategic Planning and Initiatives, you will play a pivotal role in guiding and advancing our CCL Hospitality Group's strategic endeavors, operating at the intersection of corporate, client, digital, and operational strategy. Your multifaceted responsibilities encompass consultative support, stakeholder engagement, and project management, all aimed at supporting the execution of the strategic vision and priorities of our organization. You'll offer consultative guidance, collaborate with key stakeholders to foster buy-in, and drive projects to successful outcomes. Your strategic insights, collaborative approach, and project leadership will be instrumental in driving organizational success and growth.

Consultative support

Offer consultative guidance on strategic planning, including support in identifying organizational priorities and the development of a roadmap for strategic initiatives

Provide consultative coaching and guidance to corporate support teams on the development of business plans and initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate key result areas.

Collaborate with department leaders and support teams (Data Analytics, Finance Best Practices, etc.) to identify process gaps, key opportunities, and challenges, providing analysis, recommendations, and actionable insights to drive process improvement and alignment with organizational objectives.

Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders across various departments to foster buy-in for strategic initiatives.

Facilitate cross-departmental cooperation and alignment through workshops, meetings, and other mechanisms to ensure support for strategic initiatives.

Support and develop mechanisms to ensure effective liaison and coordination between members of the leadership team with respect to progressing initiatives and objectives.

Project management

Collaborate with CCL Hospitality Group leadership team and key stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables that align with strategic goals and priorities.

Lead and direct Steering Groups comprising senior members from various functional teams.

Identify, establish, and allocate necessary resources for the project.

Create end-to-end project plans.

Execute and implement projects within agreed timelines while achieving project objectives

Ensure effective communication and progress monitoring

Report progress and key issues to leadership, and other stakeholders.

Create and maintain all project documentation, including status reports, work plans, and presentations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with a preference for an advanced degree such as an MBA.

Prior experience in consulting or managing complex, large-scale projects and initiatives in a business environment.

Strong analytical skills to address complex business challenges.

Quick thinking, good judgment, and a penchant for innovative problem-solving.

Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects under tight deadlines, demonstrating effective prioritization and successful delivery.

Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate with all levels of the organization.

Demonstrated leadership and influencing abilities, earning trust as a valued advisor to business leaders.

Proficiency in project management methods and tools.

Job Summary

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at CCL are offered many fantastic benefits.

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