Strategic Planning Manager at ActiveCampaign LLC – Chicago, Illinois

• Drive "operating rigor" across the organization by aligning cross-functional priorities and ensuring clarity on milestones and KPIs tied to our long-term financial goals.

• Act as a strategic partner to leadership, providing the structured communication and data-driven insights needed to chart new paths.

• Define and set targets against operating KPIs, tracking performance, and communicating the drivers behind week-to-week variations.

• Evaluate the competitive landscape to help define where we play, how we compete, and potential M&A opportunities to pursue.

• Identify and size new growth opportunities during the planning process, translating bold strategic ideas into tangible, data-backed initiatives.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to solve high-impact, ambiguous problems that have complex dependencies across different parts of the business.

• Prepare high-stakes materials for the Board of Directors and investors, distilling complex market dynamics into clear, actionable executive decks.

• 5+ years of experience in management consulting, Strategic Finance, or a highly analytical role within a high-growth environment.

• Proven ability to lead complex workstreams and influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.

• Deep industry expertise in Tech, specifically within the SaaS or AI sectors, and a strong understanding of the unique dynamics and KPIs of these markets.

• Advanced technical proficiency in SQL, Excel/Google Sheets, and Tableau (or similar analytical tools) to extract and manipulate data independently.

• Exceptional analytical prowess and a "scrappy" mindset—you are comfortable rolling up your sleeves to build a model from scratch or hunt down the data you need.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with a demonstrated ability to bridge different perspectives and drive consensus among diverse groups.

• Residency in the Chicago or Bay Area, or a willingness to be based out of these hubs to collaborate closely with the team.

Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base rate only and do not include bonus, equity, sales incentives or other role specific compensation that the role may be eligible for. ActiveCampaign believes in and is committed to equitable compensation practices. The salary range provided above is a good faith estimate of the pay range determined by the location associated with the job posting. The actual salary depends on a candidate’s skills, experience, and work location.