Assistant Manager, Strategic Planning

Written By Mohammed Islam

New York, NY, US

Permanent

The story of Cartier is founded on audacity and passion. For more than 170 years we have embraced a bold, pioneering spirit that continues to inspire our teams across all Métiers from our boutiques to our workshops and corporate offices. Our 7,500+ colleagues of 90 nationalities are united by a shared independent spirit and commitment to excellence, striving to continuously enrich our Maison’s heritage by pushing the boundaries of creativity. 

At Cartier North America, We are proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that when diversity and inclusion are fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence. We continue to work towards creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our clients and our communities.

ASSISTANT MANAGER, STRATEGIC PLANNING

MAIN PURPOSE

Reporting directly to one of the directors of Strategic Planning, the Asst. Manager of Strategic Planning will act as a Business Planner & Project Manager by providing key business & client’s insights to the Director of Strategic Planning, and by successfully supporting the Director leading, planning, coordinating and animating strategic key projects (network, clients, products and support on other topics as needed) for Cartier North America. This position is a critically important role and partnering with peers throughout the organization is key to success. This role requires a highly resourceful and motivated individual, self-starter, organized, curious, agile, flexible with strategic, analytical and project management skills.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy:

  • Support defining with the Directors of Strategic Planning the overall articulation of strategic direction given by the Executive Committee

  • Provide intelligence, data and insights from internal and external sources.

  • Articulate and co-construct holistic activations in co-ownership with experts throughout the organization

  • Responsible for managing and monitoring Cartier North America’s strategic priorities are met; ensures objectives and KPI’s are clearly defined and monitored

  • Support and contribute to the client strategy (client clusters segmentation, targeting & positioning, client development plan, client/audience strategic planning (in collaboration with client committee and experts across teams)

  • Manage communication budget allocation, coordination and supervision, in close collaboration with each department stakeholders

  • Manage planning process for annual Strategic Plan

  • Collaborate with key department stakeholders to manage and update Strategic Plan tracker on a quarterly basis

Project Management Orchestration:

  • Ensure alignment among internal and/or external stakeholders

  • Work closely with key stakeholders for each project to ensure project move forward smoothly

  • Define and Manage timeline and retro planning among all teams involved and monitor progress & achievements

  • Ensure all critical issues are addressed properly, efficiently and judiciously; recommend mitigating approaches when required

  • Prepare regular communications to key stakeholders and executive management on project progress, status and challenges

  • Ensure consistency throughout all touchpoints and alignment with defined objectives

  • Facilitate post-execution monitoring of projects

Collaboration & Partnership Within Network:

  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with peers and key partners throughout the organization

  • Lead by example in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment

Team Organization:

  • Administrative tasks and document preparation as needed

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred

Required Experience:

  • 3-5 years experience in relevant positions

Technical Skills/Abilities:

  • Robust analytical skills

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Experience in working transversally across multiple departments or functions

  • Proven track record of effectively interacting with peers

  • Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments

  • Effective, versatile and action-oriented

  • Excellent communication skills experience in the consumer products industry a must

  • Experience supporting growth through transparency, consistency, and disciplined execution. Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and organize workload to meet organizational timelines in a fast paced, high-growth environment

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Strong team player and project management skills combined with ability to work as part of a cross functional team

  • Expert proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

  • Proficiency in French a plus

Personal Skills:

  • High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation

  • Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances; able to proactively question and challenge to prioritize and identify solutions in timely manner

  • Clear thinker with outstanding numeric ability supported by a rounded commercial awareness

  • Able to see the big picture but possesses a pragmatic /flexible approach to delivery

  • Able to articulate clearly complex concept/project in a simple and cohesive manner

  • Curious in nature and always looking to question, learn, and look for better ways to do things

  • Relish working in a company with a diverse and global environment

  • Proactive, confident, coupled with strong verbal and presentation skills

  • Personable, team oriented

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