Strategy Planning Advisor

FedEx; Collierville (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx is seeking a Strategy Planning Advisor in the Memphis area to support enterprise strategy with data-driven analysis, workforce insights, and executive decision support. The role partners with HR, Finance, and D&T to translate priorities into actionable plans aligned to targets and analytics.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, develop project plans, facilitate governance, and create executive briefing materials for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years work experience in information technology or business environment including project management, quantitative analysis, forecasting, process improvement, or market/competitive analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate strategic workforce, business, and operational initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and objectives.
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and governance frameworks to drive successful delivery of cross-functional initiatives.
• Partner with HR, Finance, D&T, and business stakeholders to define strategies, priorities, and roadmaps that support workforce and organizational goals.
• Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, and executive reviews, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and alignment across teams.
• Create executive-level presentations, briefing materials, business cases, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership and governance forums.
• Conduct environmental scans, organizational positioning analysis, strategic assessments, scenario planning, and other research to identify opportunities, risks, and potential business impacts.
• Develop concepts into strategies, including quantitative analyses and recommendations; evaluate plans for strategic fit, feasibility, and profitability prior to presentation to senior management.
• Identify, research, analyze, and make recommendations to support organizational growth objectives.
• Support the development and implementation of standardized project management, planning, and reporting processes that improve execution, transparency, and decision-making.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IS/Business

Job description

Domicile Information

This is a hybrid position located in Memphis TN. Candidates must live within 50 miles of the campus location. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx campus location several times per week.

Essential Functions

Under general supervision, the Strategy Planning Advisor supports enterprise and organizational strategy by delivering data-driven analysis, workforce and financial insights, and executive decision support. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, and Data & Technology (D&T) teams to ensure strategic priorities are translated into actionable plans, aligned to enterprise targets, and supported with accurate, timely analytics.

• Lead and coordinate strategic workforce, business, and operational initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and objectives.
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and governance frameworks to drive successful delivery of cross-functional initiatives.
• Partner with HR, Finance, D&T, and business stakeholders to define strategies, priorities, and roadmaps that support workforce and organizational goals.
• Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, and executive reviews, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and alignment across teams.
• Create executive-level presentations, briefing materials, business cases, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership and governance forums.
• Conduct environmental scans, organizational positioning analysis, strategic assessments, scenario planning, and other research to identify opportunities, risks, and potential business impacts.
• Develop concepts into strategies, including quantitative analyses and recommendations; evaluate plans for strategic fit, feasibility, and profitability prior to presentation to senior management.
• Identify, research, analyze, and make recommendations to support organizational growth objectives.
• Support the development and implementation of standardized project management, planning, and reporting processes that improve execution, transparency, and decision-making.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong project management experience, including planning, execution, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and governance.
• Advanced presentation development skills with the ability to create compelling executive-ready PowerPoint materials and storytelling content.
• Strong executive communication and facilitation skills, with experience engaging senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear actions and recommendations.
• Ability to influence decisions, build consensus, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or business administration or equivalent.

Minimum Experience

Five (5) years work experience in information technology or business environment including project management, quantitative analysis, forecasting, process improvement, or market/competitive analysis.

Business Summary

Under limited supervision, responsible for development of the organization's strategic plan(s).

Pay Transparency

Pay: US: $7,094.23/mo - $15,607.31/mo, CO: $7,094.23/mo - $14,957.01/mo, MD: $7,488.36/mo - $15,607.31/mo, NJ: $7,488.36/mo - $15,607.31/mo, NY: $7,488.36/mo - $15,607.31/mo, NYC: $9,064.85/mo - $15,607.31/mo, WA: $7,488.36/mo - $15,607.31/mo

Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws:

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection

E-Verify Program Participant

Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].