Sr. Manager, GTM Cycle Planning and Governance

Samsung Electronics America; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America seeks a Senior Manager to lead GTM Cycle Planning and Governance, coordinating across strategy, marketing, retail, finance, and accounts teams. You will drive end-to-end program management, planning cycles, and executive governance gates to keep initiatives on track and risks mitigated.

You will deliver regular progress reporting, guide planning timelines, and enable senior leadership with insights from post-cycle analyses to continuously improve the GTM process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in program management, business operations, or GTM planning.
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional initiatives including quarterly business review processes.
• Strong proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana).

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall rhythm of the business, tracking cross-functional activities and providing regular GTM progress reports.
• Own and coordinate quarterly business reviews, planning cycles, and executive governance gates.
• Collaborate with Strategy, Marketing, Retail Operations, Carrier Account Teams, Finance, and HQ to ensure alignment.
• Lead post-cycle analysis and QBR retrospectives to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Asana

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Position SummaryBringing Samsung's go-to-market strategy to life requires seamless coordination across functions — and that coordination is what our team drives. We own the operational cadence that keeps strategy, marketing, retail, finance, and accounts teams aligned and moving in the same direction. From GTM planning cycles and quarterly business reviews to executive governance gates, we ensure the right stakeholders have the right information at the right time — and that risks and dependencies are surfaced early and resolved before they impact execution.We are currently seeking a Senior Manager, GTM Cycle Planning and Governance to lead and manage the operational cadence that drives cross-functional alignment and GTM execution across the organization. This role will own the end-to-end program management framework — including quarterly business reviews, planning cycles, and executive governance gates — and will report directly to the Executive Director of Strategic Product Operations & Governance, working closely with cross-functional teams and account team leadership.Role and ResponsibilitiesRole & Responsibilities:The Senior Manager, GTM Cycle Planning and Governance will be responsible for managing the overall rhythm of the business, tracking and coordinating cross-functional activities, and providing regular reporting on GTM planning progress, milestone status, and executive governance readiness across functions and planning cycles.The position will require a blend of analytical skills, strategic thinking, relationship building, project management, and organizational influence across a matrixed environment.This role will partner with cross-functional teams to manage GTM planning roadmaps and quarterly business review cycles, report on plans and schedules, drive escalation and resolution of issues, and manage mitigation plans for planning risks and dependencies.This role will analyze and prepare recommendations on GTM planning timelines and strategy across functions. The Senior Manager, GTM Cycle Planning and Governance will provide direction to strategy, marketing, retail, and accounts teams to ensure cross-functional alignment and execution against GTM priorities.This role will conduct and support post-cycle analysis and QBR retrospectives to identify lessons learned and drive continuous improvement across the planning process.This role will have significant interaction and work collaboratively with Strategy, Marketing, Retail Operations, Carrier Account Teams, Finance, and HQ. This includes reporting during weekly cross-functional working sessions, executive governance reviews, and quarterly business review cycles.undefinedSkills and QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:· Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or a related field· 5+ years of experience in program management, business operations, or GTM planning· Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional initiatives including quarterly business review processes in a fast-paced environment· Strong proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana)· Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint and Excel· Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously· Strong communication and facilitation skills with experience presenting to and preparing materials for senior leadershipPreferred Qualifications:· Experience in consumer electronics, telecom, or retail industries· PMP or equivalent project management certification· Familiarity with GTM planning processes including channel strategy, retail execution, and carrier/account management· Experience working in a matrixed organization with cross-functional stakeholders· Demonstrated ability to connect quarterly performance insights to strategic planning cycles* Please visit Samsung membership to see Privacy Policy, which defaults according to your location. 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