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Strategic Planning Manager green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring PERM labor certification from the Department of Labor before your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Advanced-degree professionals typically qualify under EB-2, while candidates with a bachelor's degree and substantial experience may qualify under EB-3.
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The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, The Freeman Company’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
Summary
TFC Digital Commerce recently established its Strategic Planning & Analysis team, and this role will be instrumental in strengthening and scaling that function. As Manager, Digital Commerce Strategic Planning & Analysis, you will own the financial view of category and channel performance, from shadow P&L management through budgeting and long-range planning, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. You will set the standards, operating rhythm, and reporting and business review processes that keep leadership informed, establishing strong foundations as the team grows. Reporting to the Vice President of Digital Strategic Planning & Analysis, you will operate with significant autonomy, influence decisions across the Digital Commerce team, and carry meaningful ownership of the outcomes.
This position will support our Commerce group under our Technology Services team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show site 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate will be based out of any of the following locations:
- Dallas, TX
- Chicago, IL
- Las Vegas, NV
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Shadow P& L & Financial Performance
- Co-own the Digital Commerce shadow P&L, with accountability for its accuracy, integrity and the monthly variance analysis.
- Set the methodology and standards for how Digital Commerce reconciles to actuals, budget inputs, and forecasts, in partnership with FP&A.
- Own the view into unit economics and contribution margin by category, and determine how cost drivers are measured and reported.
Category Reporting & Forecasting
- Drive enhancements to the design, standards, and ongoing maintenance of category-level KPI reporting, scorecards, and plan/forecast views.
- Own rolling category forecasts end to end, accountable for forecast quality and for deciding which risks and opportunities to escalate to leadership.
- Serve as the primary analytical advisor to Digital Merchandising, translating category performance into decisions and recommended actions.
Budgeting & Long-Range Planning
- Support the annual budget process for Digital Commerce, by owning the bottoms-up category plans and strategies in partnership with FP&A and Digital Merchandising.
- Own category-level long-range plan (LRP) modeling and scenario analysis, and defend the assumptions to senior leadership.
- Translate strategic priorities into financial targets and set the framework others use to plan against them.
Business Reviews (WBR, MOR, QBR)
- Own the Digital Commerce performance narrative and recommended actions presented at the Weekly Business Review (WBR).
- Own and deliver the content and analysis for the Monthly Operating Review (MOR).
- Partner with the VP to shape the Quarterly Business Review (QBR), leading the underlying analysis and story.
Data & Special Projects
- Partner with Customer Insights to bring audience and demand data into performance views, and decide how it is incorporated into reporting.
- Serve as the business owner for Digital Commerce reporting in the Snowflake data migration, accountable for validating that rebuilt reporting is accurate and fit for purpose.
- Lead requirements definition with Data & Analytics and set priorities for closing gaps in category reporting.
- Establish the operating rhythm, standards, and playbooks for the Strategic Planning & Analysis function as it scales.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Analytics, Economics, or a related field required. MBA preferred.
- 7-10 years of total professional experience, including at least 5 years in a specialized area such as FP&A, financial or merchandise planning, business analytics, or category management, ideally in e-commerce, corporate retail, or CPG.
- Experience owning or leading a recurring business review process (WBR, MOR, QBR, or equivalent).
- Demonstrated experience leading initiatives and influencing outcomes across an organization, including at the executive level.
- Experience mentoring, coaching, or setting direction for junior analysts.
- Background in category management, retail analytics, or merchandising finance; familiarity with cloud data platforms (Snowflake or similar); exposure to promotional or pricing analytics.
- Experience utilizing AI tools to speed up analysis, reporting, and day-to-day work.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Travel Requirements
Travel up to 25%
What We Offer
The Freeman Company provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life, Accident and Disability
- Retirement with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Salary range of $95,000-$120,000 based upon experience
- Eligible for an annual bonus of up to 5% of the base salary
Diversity Commitment
At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.
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TFCBrand
About us
The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, The Freeman Company’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
Summary
TFC Digital Commerce recently established its Strategic Planning & Analysis team, and this role will be instrumental in strengthening and scaling that function. As Manager, Digital Commerce Strategic Planning & Analysis, you will own the financial view of category and channel performance, from shadow P&L management through budgeting and long-range planning, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. You will set the standards, operating rhythm, and reporting and business review processes that keep leadership informed, establishing strong foundations as the team grows. Reporting to the Vice President of Digital Strategic Planning & Analysis, you will operate with significant autonomy, influence decisions across the Digital Commerce team, and carry meaningful ownership of the outcomes.
This position will support our Commerce group under our Technology Services team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show site 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate will be based out of any of the following locations:
- Dallas, TX
- Chicago, IL
- Las Vegas, NV
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Shadow P& L & Financial Performance
- Co-own the Digital Commerce shadow P&L, with accountability for its accuracy, integrity and the monthly variance analysis.
- Set the methodology and standards for how Digital Commerce reconciles to actuals, budget inputs, and forecasts, in partnership with FP&A.
- Own the view into unit economics and contribution margin by category, and determine how cost drivers are measured and reported.
Category Reporting & Forecasting
- Drive enhancements to the design, standards, and ongoing maintenance of category-level KPI reporting, scorecards, and plan/forecast views.
- Own rolling category forecasts end to end, accountable for forecast quality and for deciding which risks and opportunities to escalate to leadership.
- Serve as the primary analytical advisor to Digital Merchandising, translating category performance into decisions and recommended actions.
Budgeting & Long-Range Planning
- Support the annual budget process for Digital Commerce, by owning the bottoms-up category plans and strategies in partnership with FP&A and Digital Merchandising.
- Own category-level long-range plan (LRP) modeling and scenario analysis, and defend the assumptions to senior leadership.
- Translate strategic priorities into financial targets and set the framework others use to plan against them.
Business Reviews (WBR, MOR, QBR)
- Own the Digital Commerce performance narrative and recommended actions presented at the Weekly Business Review (WBR).
- Own and deliver the content and analysis for the Monthly Operating Review (MOR).
- Partner with the VP to shape the Quarterly Business Review (QBR), leading the underlying analysis and story.
Data & Special Projects
- Partner with Customer Insights to bring audience and demand data into performance views, and decide how it is incorporated into reporting.
- Serve as the business owner for Digital Commerce reporting in the Snowflake data migration, accountable for validating that rebuilt reporting is accurate and fit for purpose.
- Lead requirements definition with Data & Analytics and set priorities for closing gaps in category reporting.
- Establish the operating rhythm, standards, and playbooks for the Strategic Planning & Analysis function as it scales.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Analytics, Economics, or a related field required. MBA preferred.
- 7-10 years of total professional experience, including at least 5 years in a specialized area such as FP&A, financial or merchandise planning, business analytics, or category management, ideally in e-commerce, corporate retail, or CPG.
- Experience owning or leading a recurring business review process (WBR, MOR, QBR, or equivalent).
- Demonstrated experience leading initiatives and influencing outcomes across an organization, including at the executive level.
- Experience mentoring, coaching, or setting direction for junior analysts.
- Background in category management, retail analytics, or merchandising finance; familiarity with cloud data platforms (Snowflake or similar); exposure to promotional or pricing analytics.
- Experience utilizing AI tools to speed up analysis, reporting, and day-to-day work.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Travel Requirements
Travel up to 25%
What We Offer
The Freeman Company provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life, Accident and Disability
- Retirement with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Salary range of $95,000-$120,000 based upon experience
- Eligible for an annual bonus of up to 5% of the base salary
Diversity Commitment
At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Strategic Planning Manager
Document progressive leadership before PERM begins
PERM requires your employer to demonstrate you meet the minimum requirements for the role as written. Gather performance reviews, org charts, and project documentation that show your progression into strategic planning leadership, not just your current title.
Search for employers with active I-140 history
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history for strategic planning and management roles, so you target companies already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process.
Match your degree field to the job description
USCIS scrutinizes whether your academic background aligns with the posted position. For EB-2, a master's in business, economics, or public policy maps cleanly to Strategic Planning Manager. A mismatched degree can stall your I-140 at adjudication.
Push employers to file PERM before your offer
Employers often delay starting PERM until after you're hired, but the DOL recruitment test and prevailing wage determination add months before the I-140 is even filed. Ask prospective employers about their PERM timeline during the offer stage, not after you accept.
Verify prevailing wage tier using OFLC Wage Search
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself before negotiations so you can confirm your offer meets the wage level required for PERM certification.
Understand priority date portability before switching jobs
Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in a same or similar occupation without losing your place in line, as long as your original I-140 was approved.
Green Card Strategic Planning Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Strategic Planning Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Strategic Planning Manager positions typically qualify under EB-2 when the employer requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in strategy, business analysis, or a related field. If the role requires a bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience, EB-3 professional classification may apply instead. Your employer works with an immigration attorney to determine which category fits the job description and your credentials.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal every few years. Employment-based green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The process is also more involved: your employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, including a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test, before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country limits mean nationals from high-demand countries like India and China may face priority date backlogs before they can file for adjustment of status.
What does PERM labor certification involve for a Strategic Planning Manager position?
PERM requires the employer to define minimum job requirements, obtain a prevailing wage determination from the DOL, and conduct a formal recruitment test showing no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. For a Strategic Planning Manager, the job posting and recruitment steps must reflect the actual minimum requirements, not inflated credentials. USCIS then reviews the I-140 petition after DOL certifies the PERM application.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Strategic Planning Manager roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. This lets you target companies that have already navigated the PERM and I-140 process for similar management positions, rather than approaching employers who may be unfamiliar with the sponsorship requirements for this occupation.
Can I change employers after my green card process is started?
Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more and your original I-140 was approved, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the entire process. Your priority date from the approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's petition. Changing employers before those conditions are met generally requires starting the PERM process over.