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Senior Director of Strategic Planning

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Denver

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration Management, Aviation Management or a related field.
  • Experience: Five (5) years of management level work experience in a complex corporation or airport or a related industry. Two years of management experience must include budget and fiscal oversight, evaluation of business processes, policy development and implementation, and decision-making experience with planning and organizing multiple projects, operations or functions.
  • Equivalency: Two (2) years of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
  • FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.
  • Snow / Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Build strong trustworthy working relationships with partners such as the executive and senior leadership team, staff at all levels of the organization, and a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Establish high functioning executive and senior leadership team interactions with the ability to influence in a large organization, including leveraging strong emotional intelligence principles to navigate and resolve challenges.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to growth as a leader by proactively seeking and implementing feedback, coaching and self-identified improvement opportunities.
  • Lead and support all senior and executive leaders in the development and ongoing evaluation and maintenance of the Vision 100 strategic plan, including division-level goal development to support enterprise-wide strategy.
  • Research, identify and implement best practices to develop and sustain cutting edge practices at DEN.
  • Develop an interactive data model, in partnership with leaders and stakeholders, that will serve as a tool to identify and monitor for impacts to strategic goals, at the division and enterprise levels. This includes supporting data analysis and developing formal reports to be used in leadership discussions and decision-making processes.
  • Align the performance-based strategic plan goals to leadership performance management strategies and assist with updating based on organizational progress check points.
  • Guide the Continuous Improvement team, ensuring alignment of standards, efficient processes and procedures to the department strategic priorities and impacts to organization goals. This aspect includes guiding the evolution of innovation efforts across DEN to enhance impact and outcomes of engagement in alignment with enterprise-level strategic goals and in collaboration with other teams across DEN.
  • Lead the Strategic Data Management team, providing oversight and guidance in the utilization, documentation and standardization of enterprise-wide data to provide strong decision-making tools for leaders across the organization.
  • Oversee budgets and contracts supporting the Continuous Improvement and Strategic Data Management programs. Manage and recommend annual budget for these functions, analyze and project future needs, and track expenditures to ensure compliance with fiscal guidelines.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Senior Director of Strategic Planning position?

The salary range for this position is $128,556.00 - $218,545.00, commensurate with education and experience.

What are the expected work hours for this position?

This position requires you to work on-site at the Denver International Airport three days a week.

Is there an application deadline for this role?

Yes, the application deadline is expected to remain open until 10/22/24.

What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Director of Strategic Planning?

Key responsibilities include leading the development and maintenance of the Vision 100 Strategic Plan, overseeing Continuous Improvement and Strategic Data Management teams, and building strong relationships with executive leadership and stakeholders.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration Management, Aviation Management, or a related field is required, along with five years of management level work experience in a complex organization.

Are there any benefits offered to full-time employees?

Yes, benefits include four medical plans, pension plans, PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, learning opportunities, and an EcoPass for unlimited free RTD bus/train rides.

Is there a background check required for this position?

Yes, an FBI criminal background check is required for all employees at Denver International Airport.

Will I need to work during emergencies or adverse weather?

Yes, Denver International Airport operates 24/7/365, and employees may be required to work extended hours or shifts during emergencies or adverse weather conditions.

Is there support for professional development within the role?

Yes, the position includes access to learning and development opportunities, as well as career development resources.

Do applicants need work authorization?

Yes, applicants must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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