Director, Corporate Strategy - Chicago, IL

Job Description

Director, Corporate Strategy - Chicago, IL

The Director, Corporate Strategy will play a crucial role in preparing CEO Board materials, organizing Executive Committee (EC) meetings, coordinating the preparation of materials, supporting the EC growth workshop, and leading the development of the strategic 5-year plan. This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional analytical skills and a proven track record in strategy consulting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of CEO Board Materials: Develop, compile, and present comprehensive materials for Board meetings, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with the company's strategic objectives.
• Organizing Executive Committee Meetings: Plan, organize, and coordinate Executive Committee meetings, including agenda setting, logistics, and follow-up actions.
• Coordinating Preparation of Materials: Collaborate with various departments to gather, synthesize, and prepare materials for EC meetings, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Supporting EC Growth Workshop: Assist in the planning and execution of the Executive Committee growth workshop, including content development, facilitation, and follow-up activities.
• Strategic 5-Year Plan Development: Lead the development and execution of the company's strategic 5-year plan, including market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and strategic initiatives identification.
• Strategic Analysis and Insights: Conduct in-depth analysis of industry trends, competitive landscape, and internal capabilities to provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment and successful implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the progress of strategic initiatives and provide regular updates to senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• MBA from a top-tier business school is preferred.
• Experience in strategy consulting, preferably with a top-tier consulting firm preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and translate insights into actionable plans.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to senior leadership and Board members.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in applying strategic frameworks and tools to guide analysis and decision-making and ability to create structured frameworks to break down complex problems into manageable components.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects with a structured approach, including setting objectives, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Financial skillset needed to develop financial models, conduct financial analyses, and support decision-making processes.
• Proficient in gathering, cleaning, and analyzing data to inform decision-making.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.  
​Hiring Manager-  Marco Knauf ​
Recruiter-  Natalie Clark 

 

City

Chicago

State

IL - Illinois

Location Country

United States

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