Director, Strategic Planning and Development

Verisk is looking for a proven Director of Strategic Planning and Development within the Marketing team to increase the impact of the Verisk Marketing and Communications organization. This individual will lead strategic marketing planning for Verisk Marketing and Communications, manage process improvements and workforce operations, and develop training and engagement initiatives that create a high-performance team. This individual will be responsible for marketing goal setting and monitoring performance, defining standards through internal and external insights, managing resources, and driving change, as well as managing and developing ongoing communications across multiple channels both within the team and to senior leaders that highlight key initiatives and demonstrate marketing’s value to the business.The ideal candidate should have significant expertise in marketing, project management, and strategic planning. They should have demonstrated success with communications for large, global organizations; and, be viewed as a trusted partner and advisor to C-suite executives and senior leaders.The role reports to the VP, Digital Marketing & Strategy, and has a hybrid in-office requirement of 3 days a week in our headquarter office located in Jersey City, NJ.Job ResponsibilitiesLead marketing strategic planningLead the annual marketing planning process to ensure alignment to business objectives, proactively assess and realign quarterly goals, and manage reporting both internally and cross-BUDirect the marketing project management function, including implementation, execution, best practices, training, and reportingOversee marketing budget, including reconciliation, reporting, and communicationsPartner with BU marketing heads and business leaders on enterprise-wide marketing planning process Deliver successful marketing team outcomesLead strategy and process for special projects  Oversee and develop team processes (including vendor RFPs), policies, and calendars to increase efficiency and optimize productivity and team performanceManage ongoing communications and marketing for the function across multiple communications channelsLead team development and satisfaction initiativesPartner with HR on training and talent development program, from plan through executionDeliver the strategy and execution of team building activities, events, and recognition contributing to high team engagement and satisfactionDeliver team internal NPS with insights leading to YOY improvementCreate connected enterprise-wide marketing function through townhalls, team workspaces (Microsoft Teams), and ad hoc engagement activities with high team satisfaction (+95%)Direct personal team development programsDevelop programs and processes for team coaching and managementOversee personal development activities for team members, including career pathingServe as trusted advisor to the CMO and executive team; identify gaps in current business performance and competitive offerings and create strategies for filling those gaps in the near term.Interact with peers, direct reports, and other employees in a manner that reflects leadership, fosters open two-way communications, and contributes to superior employee relations throughout the organization.Ability to challenge the team/organization while holding them accountable for their commitments.Hands-on and entrepreneurial style— one that looks to become personally involved in all elements of managing their functional responsibility, and someone who seeks to develop like-minded senior managers with similar capabilities.