Senior Portfolio Initiatives Planning Specialist

Company Overview Docusign brings agreements to life. Over 1.5 million customers and more than a billion people in over 180 countries use Docusign solutions to accelerate the process of doing business and simplify people's lives. With intelligent agreement management, Docusign unleashes business-critical data that is trapped inside of documents.

What you'll do We are seeking a seasoned Strategic Planning Lead to own the end-to-end process of annual Strategic Initiatives for Docusign. This includes developing the list, understanding the initiatives and their goals, and leading and driving the process to interlock cross-functionally in order to deliver the expected outcomes. This highly crucial role requires executive presence, specifically the ability to zoom-in to detail and ask the right questions, but also zoom out for higher level audiences.
This position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Change Management Principal.
Responsibility Lead the end-to-end program management of the annual planning cycle, ensuring key collaborators are engaged and deadlines are metWork closely with product, engineering, IT, GTM, marketing, finance, legal and operations teams to ensure alignment of central initiatives and resourcingDevelop, implement, and run frameworks for cross-functional alignment during the planning processHelp support translation of business goals into measurable objectives and key results across departmentsFacilitate partner discussions and workshops to interlock on prioritized initiatives and resource allocation based on strategic objectivesEstablish clear project timelines, deliverables, and landmarks for all planning-related activitiesMonitor progress, identify risks, and drive resolutions for any bottlenecks or roadblocksCreate scalable processes to streamline the annual planning cycle year over yearDesign and implement a robust tracking and reporting system to monitor progress toward strategic goalsRegularly update the executive team on the status of key initiatives and the overall health of the company's strategic roadmapEnsure all departments provide consistent and accurate performance reportingIdentify areas for improvement in the annual planning process and implement standard methodologies to improve efficiency.Stay informed about the latest trends and tools in planning to improve the organization's planning process.Analyze internal and external trends to provide insights that shape the company's long-term strategyConduct competitive analysis and market research to inform planning decisions and strategy shiftsProvide leadership with actionable insights to make informed decisions, backed by data and analyticsImplement quarterly reporting cycle to gather and report health updates across approved program initiatives. Job Designation Hybrid: Employee divides their time between in-office and remote work. Access to an office location is required. (Frequency: Minimum 2 days per week; may vary by team but will be weekly in-office expectation)

What you bring Basic 8+ years of cross-functional corporate strategic planning experienceExperience developing and supporting executive communications and presentationsExperience operationalizing communications for rhythmic/recurring communication channels while maintaining and tracking engagementExperience creating and operationalizing processes across communities and help drive adoption of improvements throughout the enterpriseExperience developing strong collaborator relationships across large teams and using strong networks to increase impactPreferred Understanding and experience providing support and business readiness planning for enterprise audiencesObsession with details, coordination, creativity, and a bias for actionExcellent communication skills with the ability engage collaborators across the organizations, drive consensus and build trusted-advisor relationshipsProactive communication skills with the program team, team Leadership, and business partners as applicableAn impact player with a track record of converting ideas to impact, spotting and acting upon opportunities especially in times of change or setbackShows up as a learn-it-all with a strong willingness to grade and analyze our delivery and work for continuous improvementThrives in a fast-paced environment and can flex and prioritize based on new information and program changesNatural problem-solver with proven experience managing multiple unique programs, projects, and partner groups with good instincts around when to call out concernsStrong meeting effectiveness and facilitation, especially across diverse collaborator groupsBias for the lightest effective process that best serves the community of partners Wage Transparency Pay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Based on applicable legislation, the below details pay ranges in the following locations:
California: $134,900.00 - $216,975.00 base salary
Illinois: $129,000.00 - $182,250.00 base salary
Washington: $129,000.00 - $190,550.00 base salary
This role is also eligible for bonus, equity and benefits.
Global benefits provide options for the following:
Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on regionPaid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placementFull Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employmentRetirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributionsLearning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursementsCompassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events Life at Docusign Working here Docusign is committed to building trust and making the world more agreeable for our employees, customers and the communities in which we live and work. At Docusign, everything is equal.
We each have a responsibility to ensure every team member has an equal opportunity to succeed, to be heard, to exchange ideas openly, to build lasting relationships, and to do the work of their life.

Accommodation Docusign is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need such an accommodation, or a religious accommodation, during the application process, please contact us.

States Not Eligible for Employment This position is not eligible for employment in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming.

Equal Opportunity Employer It's important to us that we build a talented team that is as diverse as our customers and where all employees feel a deep sense of belonging and thrive. Docusign is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions based on experience, skill, aptitude and a can-do approach.

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