Cox Enterprises · 1 month ago
Strategic Planning Director, NextGear Capital
Carmel IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$159K/yr - $266K/yr
8+ years expCox Automotive is a leader in transforming the automotive industry through innovative technology and exceptional customer experiences. The Strategic Planning Director will serve as a strategic partner to the President of Financial Solutions and the NextGear Capital Senior Leadership team, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring effective business operations. This role involves collaboration across the organization and managing key projects to align with the company's objectives.
AdvertisingBroadcastingDigital MediaTelecommunications
No H1B
Responsibilities
Participate as a member of the NextGear Capital leadership team and contribute to major plans and decisions that affect the entire organization
Work with President and senior leadership to build and leverage strategic, collaborative relationships with internal and external parties
Partner with the President and senior leadership team to set the direction for strategic initiatives; ensure organizational alignment and elimination of wasteful practices
Lead by example, setting a tone of transparency, integrity, and service; generate positive energy in the organization
Perpetuate a culture of personal responsibility and accountability
Represent and communicate on behalf of the President and Operations leadership team to various audiences with knowledge, professionalism, and tact
Act as sounding board for President
Serve as steward of highly confidential information and act as a trustworthy liaison on behalf of the President and senior leadership on key matters
Partner with President and senior leaderships in developing communications, setting agendas, creating initial drafts of communications to key strategic audiences, prioritizing plans to address issues impacting progress to achieve objectives
Stay connected with key leaders, alerting the VP to progress or challenges in carrying out initiatives
Manage company-wide initiatives on behalf of the organization (strategic planning, organizational performance, talent management, other employee engagement opportunities)
Design and implement tools that support the President and senior leadership team in monitoring organizational performance, trending critical metrics and making data-driven decisions
Participate in capital budget and annual business planning process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and minimum 10 years' experience or Master's degree and 8 years' experience or PhD and 5+ years' experience or 14 years' relevant work experience without a degree
5+ years demonstrated experience managing multiple and diverse projects and assignments in an executive environment
A strong track record of effectively managing people and programs
Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, professionalism and diplomacy
Demonstrated business understanding and working knowledge of best practices
Proficient in coaching others and offering sound insight and advice to enable leader effectiveness
Strategic thinker with passion for business and an ability to think creatively and analytically
Strong knowledge of auto industry required
Collaborative mindset with ability to utilize relevant data, statistics, and expert advisors to ensure relevance and effectiveness solutions
Entrepreneurial, self-starter with strong point of view and ability to deliver and execute vision is required
Strong Leadership and problem-solving skills to assist with the daily operations of an organization
Proficient in MS Excel, Office, Word, PowerPoint and other Smartsheet tools
Strong written and verbal presentation, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills required
Demonstrated ability to work across a broad range of internal and external constituents and cultures
Ability to travel up to 15% (day and overnight) as needed is required
Must live in Carmel, IN and willing to work in office 3 days per week
Benefits
The flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations
Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members
Bereavement leave
Time off to vote
Jury duty leave
Volunteer time off
Military leave
Parental leave
Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Retirement planning (401(k))
Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)
Company
Cox Enterprises
Cox Enterprises is a communications, media, and automotive services company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.7M2014-12-15Grant· $1.7M
Leadership Team
Alexander Taylor
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Patrick O'Boyle
Senior Vice President of Corporate Development
Recent News
2026-01-07
Dayton Daily News
2025-12-11
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