Western Union · 15 hours ago
Manager, Strategic Planning
USA - CO - Denver
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expWestern Union is a globally diverse organization that powers your pursuit in financial services. The Manager, Strategic Planning will lead the development and execution of the enterprise strategy, partnering with senior leaders to align objectives and oversee the enterprise OKR program.
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Responsibilities
Lead the facilitation, orchestration, and continuous improvement of the enterprise strategic planning cycle, including executive-level materials, stakeholder engagement, and governance
Partner with senior leaders to define, align, and refine enterprise-wide objectives and strategic priorities
Oversee the design, implementation, and ongoing evolution of the enterprise OKR framework
Guide leaders and teams in aligning departmental objectives to corporate strategy
Own ongoing OKR governance, performance tracking, and reporting to executive leadership
Lead cross-functional workstreams and ensure strategic initiatives remain on track—driving clarity, decision-making, and risk mitigation
Provide structure, rigor, and program-management discipline to complex, cross‑functional efforts
Conduct and oversee qualitative and quantitative analyses to support strategic recommendations
Create compelling dashboards, insights, and executive-ready presentations that influence decisions at the highest levels of the organization, including the Executive Committee and Board of Directors
Synthesize complex information into clear, concise strategic narratives
Provide guidance, coaching, and direction to junior team members and cross-functional partners
Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization to foster alignment, collaboration, and strategic clarity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field
5+ years of experience in strategic planning, management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related analytical field
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders
Strong strategic thinking, analytical capability, and structured problem‑solving skills
Exceptional communication and executive‑presentation skills; ability to craft clear, compelling PowerPoint materials
High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
Experience managing complex projects, with strong organization, detail-orientation, and follow-through
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate across global teams
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree
Benefits
Paid Time off
Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Global Adoption Assistance
401K plan
Company
Western Union
Western Union provides consumers and businesses with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$800M2026-01-09Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2006-10-02IPO
Leadership Team
Nicolas Levi
Regional Vice President Middle East Afghanistan Pakistan
Ashutosh Shinde
Head - Technology Engineering Center (India)
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