Liquid I.V. · 10 hours ago
Senior Manager, Strategy & Planning
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$123K/yr - $155K/yr
7+ years expLiquid I.V. is a company dedicated to enhancing the vitality of people and the planet. The Strategy & Planning leader will drive clarity and execution across the enterprise by leading strategic development and planning cycles, partnering with senior leadership to translate business priorities into actionable plans.
Food and BeverageHealth CareNutritionWellness
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead annual and long-term strategic planning, ensuring insights, external trends, and functional inputs are integrated into a cohesive enterprise strategy
Design and oversee processes including project management and detailed execution plans
Partner with senior leadership to pressure-test and refine strategic priorities and define clear roadmaps for activation
Develop strategic narratives and materials that communicate direction, performance, and priorities to executive teams and cross-functional partners
Build materials required for business reporting and stakeholder updates including but not limited to Unilever, Beauty and Wellbeing Business Group, Wellbeing Collective and functional stakeholders and new joiners
Drive execution of high-impact strategic initiatives, including scoping, structured problem solving, milestone tracking, and risk management
Lead business process improvement efforts to streamline workflows, simplify operations, and strengthen cross-functional coordination
Build and oversee the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) program, including training, communication, performance tracking, and maturity of the system
Design and facilitate leadership meetings, planning workshops, and performance reviews that support effective decision-making and enterprise alignment
Act as a thought partner to the CFO, VP Strategy and Executive Leadership team, providing insights, synthesis, and structured recommendations
Cascade strategies, decisions, and priorities through clear communication and structured cross-functional engagement
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to translate operational and financial data into insights that guide strategic decision-making
Maintain performance dashboards, scorecards, and progress trackers to monitor organizational health
Conduct scenario analysis, root-cause assessments, and forecasting to support resourcing, prioritization, and decision quality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
7–10 years of experience in strategy, business planning, operational excellence, or consulting
Proven experience leading cross-functional strategic initiatives, change programs, and planning cycles
Demonstrated success establishing or maturing Objectives and Key results (OKR) frameworks or enterprise performance systems
Strong strategic thinker with the ability to simplify complex information and chart clear paths forward
Strong executor able to translate strategy into concrete, detailed cross-functional plans
Demonstrated ability to be hands-on and actively support cross functional partners to high impact execution
Skilled at driving alignment and influencing across senior and cross-functional stakeholders
Analytical and data-driven; able to interpret trends, model scenarios, and construct recommendations
Exceptional communication abilities—storytelling, executive presentations, and concise synthesis
Strong program/project management skills, including risk management, prioritization, and milestone tracking
Comfortable navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and fast-moving environments
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and project management tools
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
CPG or high-growth consumer preferred
Benefits
100% company-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees (PPO, HMO and Kaiser options).
A 401k plan with company match, short and long-term disability coverage.
A generous PTO and sick policy that includes 13+ paid annual holidays.
Wellness classes (fitness, mental health, nutrition, finance, etc.).
An Employee Assistance Program, including membership for guided meditation for all employees.
Monthly tech and wellness reimbursement.
An infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for endless hydration!
Company
Liquid I.V.
Liquid I.V. is a functional hydration company based in Los Angeles, CA. Acquired by Unilever in 2020, Liquid I.V.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$10MKey Investors
CircleUp
2020-09-01Acquired
2019-07-23Series Unknown· $5M
2018-08-28Series B· $5M
Leadership Team
Patricia Hart Almeida
Chief Operating Officer
Brandin Cohen
Founder
Recent News
Media Post
2025-12-04
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Liquid I.V. Canada
2025-12-03
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