Responsibilities
Understand and shape the company’s strategy and mission
Develop plans to materialize strategy and analyze business proposals
Research competition to identify threats and opportunities
Assess the company’s operational and strategic performance
Align processes, resources-planning and department goals with overall strategy
Provide support and insight into significant organizational changes (e.g. shift in strategic focus, mergers and acquisitions)
Educate senior executives in making effective decisions
Construct forecasts and analytical models
Monitor and analyze industry trends and market changes