strategist (n.)

• a
• architect
• calculator
• contriver
• designer
• developer
• deviser
• enterpriser
• entrepreneur
• finagler
• framer
• intriguer
• kingmaker
• machinator
• maneuverer
• manipulator
• operator
• organizer
• planner
• projector
• promoter
• schemer
• strategian
• tactician
• wire-puller