Director, Strategic Planning & Development

The Strategic Planning & Development Director evaluates and manages new strategic business opportunities, initiatives, mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, alliances and/or joint ventures. Oversees market analysis, monitors competitive activity, and identifies customer needs. Provides leadership in the planning, designing, due diligence, and implementing of strategic business objectives. Defines vision, strategies, and tactics. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. General Responsibilities • Direct cross-functional teams, and propose and manage timely analyses with predetermined milestones • Oversee the strategic direction of merger and acquisitions activities together with and in support of Sensata’s business unit’s strategies • Direct strategic insights and identify new growth areas for Sensata • Oversee the pipeline of new growth opportunities aligned with these trends and markets, both with organic investments and through M&A/Partnerships • Oversee multiple strategic initiatives, and be expected to thoroughly detail all problems • Direct presentations and recommendations that will enable the executive management team to make critical go/no go decisions • Directs and oversees responsibilities of team to ensure priorities and deliverables are met Experience / Qualifications • A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience. • Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members • Holds self and others accountable to achieving goals and standards • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to handle multiple competing tasks and demands • Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation • Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results • Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) • Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers Additional Responsibilities Facilitate the creation of multi-year strategic plans across the organization; guides planning sessions and drives alignment on long-term priorities. Builds high-quality, executive-level presentation decks and facilitates leadership discussions to support strategic decision-making. Coordinate governance forums to evaluate and down select potential M&A and partnership opportunities; ensure structured, data-driven decisions. Lead Day 1 and 100-Day integration planning, working cross-functionally across HR, Finance, IT, Legal, and business units to ensure seamless transitions and synergy capture. Act as the central facilitator across internal teams and external advisors, ensuring alignment, accountability, and timely execution of critical milestones. Lead team to develop dashboards and reporting for M&A pipeline health, candidate evaluations, and deal progress. Additional Experience / Qualifications Strong program management and governance skills with ability to manage complex initiatives end-to-end. Advanced proficiency in building polished, executive-level presentation decks. Experience working with or managing external advisors in sourcing, analysis, and due diligence. Background in strategy, corporate development, or management consulting with exposure to M&A desirable. MBA preferred. #LI-MY1 Base Salary Range: $187,300.00 - $257,510.00 At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs. 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Salary : $187,300 - $257,510