Strategic Planning Manager - Data-Driven Strategy

Queen-Margaret-University; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Margaret University is seeking a Strategic Planning Manager to lead planning and performance across the University. You will coordinate integrated planning, student number forecasting and performance reporting, working with senior leaders to translate priorities into outcomes.

The role involves developing planning models, automation and BI capabilities, and presenting insights to committees. Experience in HE or similar complex organisations is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, forecasting, performance or analytics in a complex organisation.
• Experience with data analysis, automation or BI tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the University's integrated planning process and lead student number planning and forecasting.
• Translate strategic priorities into effective plans, forecasts and performance measures.
• Develop planning models and automation to support evidence-based decision making.

Skills

Strategic planning

Forecasting

Performance analysis

Data analysis

Automation

Business intelligence

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

Queen Margaret University is seeking a Strategic Planning Manager to lead planning and performance across the University. You will coordinate integrated planning, student number forecasting and performance reporting, working with senior leaders to translate priorities into outcomes.

The role involves developing planning models, automation and BI capabilities, and presenting insights to committees. Experience in HE or similar complex organisations is valued.