Director, Strategic Initiatives

<div class="content-intro"><h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">WHO WE ARE</span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for all. CR is known for our rigorous testing and trusted ratings on thousands of products and services.&nbsp; We report extensively on consumer trends and challenges, and survey millions of people in the U.S. each year. We leverage our evidence-based approach to advocate for consumer rights, working with policymakers and companies to find solutions for safer products and fair practices.&nbsp;</span> &nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match. <a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/careers/landing-page/index.htm">Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.</a></span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>OVERVIEW</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">CR’s Enterprise &amp; Strategy team is the driving force behind our organization. This team leads our strategic vision and planning, overseeing initiatives that enhance our operational effectiveness, drive impact for consumers, improve the marketplace, and position CR for long term success.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">As <strong>Director, Strategic Initiatives</strong>, you’ll help CR chart new territory — developing, testing, and scaling business opportunities that extend our mission and create new sources of value. This role is ideal for someone who is entrepreneurial and thrives in ambiguity, moves quickly from concept to action, and brings commercial instincts with purpose-driven ambition.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This is a highly visible, hands-on role that will work closely with senior leaders across CR to shape our growth portfolio, incubate new models, and unlock opportunities that strengthen both our mission and business. You’ll combine big-picture thinking with a roll-up-your-sleeves approach to get new ideas off the ground.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This position is hybrid.&nbsp; Candidates should