Sr Manager, Strategy & Planning

FIS; United States; Remote; USD 138,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Professional education & development

Global financial technology culture

Job summary

FIS is seeking a Sr. Manager of Strategy & Planning to shape business strategy, assess growth opportunities, and drive operational excellence.

You will partner with senior leaders to develop strategic plans, analyze market trends, and support high-impact initiatives aimed at long-term success. The role requires leading multi-functional teams, conducting financial modeling, and presenting insights to executives.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategy, business planning, corporate development, management consulting, finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute tactical and operational business plans that align with organizational objectives.
• Identify growth opportunities and support business model innovation initiatives.
• Conduct competitive analysis and market research to evaluate industry trends, customer needs, and competitor activities.
• Lead financial modeling and business analysis efforts related to potential partnerships, acquisitions, mergers, and other strategic initiatives.
• Analyze operational performance and recommend process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support corporate governance, business planning, and performance measurement processes.
• Partner with leaders across multiple business functions to drive alignment and execution of strategic priorities.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance guidance.
• Present strategic recommendations and business insights to leadership teams.
• Drive large-scale projects and programs that have meaningful impact on business outcomes.

Skills

Strategy & planning

Financial modeling

Market research

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Analytics

Operations leadership

Job description

Position Type :

Full time

Type Of Hire :

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Job Description

Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking?

At FIS, you'll have the opportunity to work on challenging and relevant issues in financial technology while collaborating with talented colleagues who are passionate about advancing the way the world pays, banks, and invests.

About the Role

As a Sr. Manager, Strategy & Planning, you will play a key role in helping shape business strategy, identify growth opportunities, and drive operational excellence across the organization. You will partner with senior leaders to develop strategic plans, evaluate market trends, analyze competitive intelligence, and support high-impact initiatives that contribute to business growth and long-term success.

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop and execute tactical and operational business plans that align with organizational objectives.
• Identify growth opportunities and support business model innovation initiatives.
• Conduct competitive analysis and market research to evaluate industry trends, customer needs, and competitor activities.
• Lead financial modeling and business analysis efforts related to potential partnerships, acquisitions, mergers, and other strategic initiatives.
• Analyze operational performance and recommend process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support corporate governance, business planning, and performance measurement processes.
• Partner with leaders across multiple business functions to drive alignment and execution of strategic priorities.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance guidance.
• Present strategic recommendations and business insights to leadership teams.
• Drive large-scale projects and programs that have meaningful impact on business outcomes.

What You Bring

• Significant experience in strategy, business planning, corporate development, management consulting, finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and business case development skills.
• Experience conducting market research, competitive analysis, and strategic assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership experience managing teams and developing talent.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and executive-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while delivering measurable results.
• 10 plus years of print operations leadership experience
• Expertise in usps postal regulations, policies, postal presorting requirements, and processing.

Added Bonus If You Have

• Experience within financial technology, payments, banking, or financial services industries.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, or corporate development activities.
• Knowledge of strategic planning frameworks, operational excellence methodologies, or business transformation initiatives.

What We Offer You

• A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities.
• Professional education and personal development opportunities.
• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities to make an impact in a global financial technology organization.
• Competitive benefits and rewards programs.

FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $138,440.00 - $235,350.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Privacy Statement

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EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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