Strategic Planning Lead: Growth & Execution Architect

Columbia Sportswear Company

Portland (OR)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Generous time off

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Principal Strategic Planning Specialist to shape high-impact strategies that drive growth and go-to-market effectiveness at our Portland HQ. You will partner with the Strategic Planning Director and cross-functional leaders to translate consumer insights and market dynamics into strategic recommendations, plans, and compelling narratives.

You will develop structured roadmaps, connect priorities to execution, and create executive-ready presentations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
8+ years of professional experience in strategic planning, business strategy, or related fields.
Demonstrated ability to structure complex problems and synthesize inputs into clear recommendations.
Strong analytical skills to interpret consumer, market, and financial data.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Strategic Planning Director to set priorities and define initiatives with high impact.
Lead strategic workstreams and develop business cases from insights to actionable plans.
Create structured roadmaps connecting priorities to execution with milestones and outcomes.
Develop executive-ready narratives and presentations to drive alignment and decisions.