Director, Strategic Planning & Business Operations

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

Tennis Channel is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Director of Strategic Planning & Business Operations to drive the coordination and execution of our annual operating planning process. This role will work closely with the Executive Director, Business Operations, in supporting senior executives across the organization in crafting strategic documents that guide business priorities, resource allocation, and performance tracking.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong analytical mindset, exceptional organizational skills, and a collaborative spirit to help ensure strategic alignment and operational excellence across all levels of the business. This role is based in our Santa Monica, CA office.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Planning & Strategic Document Support
• Partner with senior leaders to develop annual strategic plans that articulate business goals, initiatives, and resource needs.
• Assist executives in drafting high-impact planning documents, including strategic narratives, roadmaps, and performance summaries.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and briefing materials for leadership reviews and board-level discussions.

Annual Operating Plan Management
• Coordinate the annual planning calendar, including deadlines, review sessions, and executive presentations.
• Assist in defining the list of annual operating plans and owners across business units and functions.
• Track progress of operating document development, ensuring timely submissions and quality standards.
• Support the Executive Director in preparing materials for executive reviews, including summaries, decks, and performance metrics.

Strategic Analysis & Reporting
• Analyze historical performance data and synthesize learnings to inform operating plans.
• Develop dashboards and reports to monitor progress against goals and KPIs.
• Support quarterly business reviews and other strategic reporting cycles.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Facilitate alignment across departments by gathering inputs, resolving conflicts, and ensuring consistency in planning outputs.
• Lead working group meetings and drive follow-ups to completion.
• Promote transparency and shared understanding of strategic priorities across the organization.

Project Coordination & Documentation
• Maintain centralized documentation for all planning-related materials.
• Assist in drafting and editing documents, including strategic narratives, roadmaps, and appendices.
• Ensure alignment between operating plans and broader organizational goals.

Planning Methodology Alignment
• Develop and execute integrated planning strategies by applying both bottom-up and top-down approaches effectively.
• Ensure that team-level insights and resource needs are accurately captured and rolled up into department-level and executive-level operating plans.
• Work with leadership to align grassroots initiatives with strategic priorities, ensuring consistency and cohesion across all levels of planning.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, strategy, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• 5–7 years of experience in strategic planning, business operations, or project management.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Attributes
• Experience supporting executive-level planning processes (e.g., OP1, OKRs, annual operating plans).
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and driving clarity.
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

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