Principal, Enterprise Planning & Execution

UKG; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 130,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Principal, Planning Process to design and lead the enterprise planning process, connecting long-range planning, annual planning, strategic priorities, and in-year execution management into one operating rhythm.

This role will collaborate with Corp FP&A to align investments, resources, and outcomes, guiding cross-functional planning discussions and delivering executive-ready analyses for decision-making.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise strategy, planning, or strategic finance in a SaaS company.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide planning cycles with multiple functions.
• Ability to connect long-range and annual planning with in-year performance.
• Strong analytical capability to model scenarios and trade-offs.
• Track record creating executive-ready materials for senior leaders.
• Collaborates effectively with Corp FP&A and cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Excel modeling and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage end-to-end enterprise planning, governance, milestones, and decision points.
• Translate priorities into planning frameworks, templates, and analytical requirements.
• Analyze plans, identify inter-dependencies, gaps, risks, and trade-offs.
• Create executive-ready presentations and concise recommendations.
• Facilitate cross-functional planning sessions and document outcomes.
• Continuously improve planning processes, tools, and measures.

Skills

Enterprise strategy

Planning processes

Cross-functional leadership

SaaS experience

Executive presence

Scenario modeling

Data analytics

Executive-ready materials

Education

MBA preferred

Job description

UKG is seeking a Principal, Planning Process to design and lead the enterprise planning process, connecting long-range planning, annual planning, strategic priorities, and in-year execution management into one operating rhythm.

This role will collaborate with Corp FP&A to align investments, resources, and outcomes, guiding cross-functional planning discussions and delivering executive-ready analyses for decision-making.