Entry Level Planning Lead Jobs
New grad planning lead jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a demonstrated ability to coordinate projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Cleveland-Cliffs, Lockheed Martin, and First Command Financial Services hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
SUMMARY
Responsible for mining, analyzing and interpreting data to drive operational decision making and meet organizational growth objectives. Provides comprehensive support for day-to-day strategic planning activities, exercising sound judgement, accuracy and accountability.
Responsibilities
- Works with stakeholders to determine operational needs, options available, and makes recommendations to support the best option identified.
- Interfaces with leadership from multiple departments and creates business cases to support suggested direction.
- Synthesizes and presents analytical and anecdotal findings, key insights and recommendations to small and large group forums both verbally and in written formats.
- Produces presentations, reports, maps, graphs and other visual displays.
- Completes market and demographic assessments by conducting regional market and industry research, profiling program and system competitors, and developing geospatial assessments.
- Runs complex analyses of multiple external and internal data sources and develops related presentations to support growth initiatives.
- Provides analytical support to assist customers with identifying growth opportunities and developing growth performance tracking metrics.
- Researches and inventories new programs, services, technologies, competitive landscape, market entry opportunities, and trends (industry and local), regulatory/compliance requirements, and assesses the impact on the system and facilities.
- Participates in facilitating and synthesizing insight from interviews, surveys, focus groups, strategy formulation sessions, and KPI identification, as part of the development process of strategic and business plans.
COMPETENCIES
- ACCOUNTABILITY
- ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS
- EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
- HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY
- PROBLEM SOLVING
- RESPONDING TO CHANGE
- STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors (Required)
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, exceptional communication (verbal and written) skills, strong analytic and decision-making ability, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Requires executive presence and ability to influence without authority. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Requires ability to process and understand customer needs relating to providing information.
Required Work Experience: Two (2) years' experience in strategic planning, finance, business intelligence, strategy consulting, or operations in the healthcare setting.
Other Information: Additional Education Information: Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Marketing, or related field (required). Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Marketing, or related field (preferred).
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bending and Stooping = 0%
- Climbing = 0%
- Keyboard Entry = 60%
- Kneeling = 0%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
- Lifting or Carrying 25 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Reaching = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
- Running = 0%
- Sitting = 60%
- Squatting = 0%
- Standing = 60%
- Walking = 60%
- Audible Speech = 60%
- Hearing Acuity = 60%
- Smelling Acuity = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 60%
- Distinguish Color = 60%
- Seeing - Far = 60%
- Seeing - Near = 60%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%
- Asbestos = 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
- Dust = 0%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
- Hazardous Medication = 0%
- Latex = 0%
- Computer Monitor = 80%
- Domestic Animals = 0%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 0%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Heating Devices = 0%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
- Potential Electric Shock = 0%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
- Radiation = 0%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 0%
SHIFT
Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email MemorialTalent@mhs.net
INTRODUCTION
At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
SUMMARY
Responsible for mining, analyzing and interpreting data to drive operational decision making and meet organizational growth objectives. Provides comprehensive support for day-to-day strategic planning activities, exercising sound judgement, accuracy and accountability.
Responsibilities
- Works with stakeholders to determine operational needs, options available, and makes recommendations to support the best option identified.
- Interfaces with leadership from multiple departments and creates business cases to support suggested direction.
- Synthesizes and presents analytical and anecdotal findings, key insights and recommendations to small and large group forums both verbally and in written formats.
- Produces presentations, reports, maps, graphs and other visual displays.
- Completes market and demographic assessments by conducting regional market and industry research, profiling program and system competitors, and developing geospatial assessments.
- Runs complex analyses of multiple external and internal data sources and develops related presentations to support growth initiatives.
- Provides analytical support to assist customers with identifying growth opportunities and developing growth performance tracking metrics.
- Researches and inventories new programs, services, technologies, competitive landscape, market entry opportunities, and trends (industry and local), regulatory/compliance requirements, and assesses the impact on the system and facilities.
- Participates in facilitating and synthesizing insight from interviews, surveys, focus groups, strategy formulation sessions, and KPI identification, as part of the development process of strategic and business plans.
COMPETENCIES
- ACCOUNTABILITY
- ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS
- EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
- HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY
- PROBLEM SOLVING
- RESPONDING TO CHANGE
- STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors (Required)
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, exceptional communication (verbal and written) skills, strong analytic and decision-making ability, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Requires executive presence and ability to influence without authority. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Requires ability to process and understand customer needs relating to providing information.
Required Work Experience: Two (2) years' experience in strategic planning, finance, business intelligence, strategy consulting, or operations in the healthcare setting.
Other Information: Additional Education Information: Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Marketing, or related field (required). Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Marketing, or related field (preferred).
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bending and Stooping = 0%
- Climbing = 0%
- Keyboard Entry = 60%
- Kneeling = 0%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
- Lifting or Carrying 25 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Reaching = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
- Running = 0%
- Sitting = 60%
- Squatting = 0%
- Standing = 60%
- Walking = 60%
- Audible Speech = 60%
- Hearing Acuity = 60%
- Smelling Acuity = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 60%
- Distinguish Color = 60%
- Seeing - Far = 60%
- Seeing - Near = 60%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%
- Asbestos = 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
- Dust = 0%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
- Hazardous Medication = 0%
- Latex = 0%
- Computer Monitor = 80%
- Domestic Animals = 0%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 0%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Heating Devices = 0%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
- Potential Electric Shock = 0%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
- Radiation = 0%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 0%
SHIFT
Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email MemorialTalent@mhs.net
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Entry Level Planning Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level planning lead job?
Focus on showing coordination experience from internships, coursework projects, or volunteer work where you managed timelines or resources. Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across teams. A concise portfolio of planning work, even from academic projects, gives you a concrete edge over candidates with only a general resume.
Which companies hire entry level planning leads?
Companies hiring entry level planning leads right now include Cleveland-Cliffs, Lockheed Martin, and First Command Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large enterprises with structured training programs and mid-size organizations where junior planners take on responsibility quickly.
Are there remote entry level planning lead jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles remain more common at this stage. About 27% of entry level planning lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who prefer flexibility do have options. Searching by work setting on Migrate Mate lets you narrow openings to remote or hybrid roles specifically.
Are these new grad planning lead jobs?
Yes, many of these openings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates with little or no professional experience. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it lists zero to two years of experience as sufficient, accepts internship or academic project work, or invites candidates to submit a portfolio in place of a long work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level planning leads?
Entry Level planning lead roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive entry level hiring because they run complex, deadline-driven projects that require dedicated planning support even at the junior level.