The client is seeking a Director, Enterprise Strategy to lead the development of the enterprise strategy and annual business plan in collaboration with key leadership. This role will take the lead in monitoring and tracking progress against the approved enterprise plan for the Executive Leadership Team and the Board, helping translate strategic intent into clear direction for execution. The Director will work closely with the Director of Mergers and Acquisitions, alongside an assigned portfolio of innovation, and will lead a small team of two (a Manager and an Analyst) to strengthen the organization’s strategic position through insights, research, and communications.
Key responsibilities include overseeing the annual strategy and business planning process with the Executive Leadership Team and Board, and building the annual and three-year strategic plans with partners such as Finance and Communications. The Director will manage strategic planning processes by aligning the three-year business plan to annual operating plans and budgets, and will collaborate with cross-divisional leaders to develop and cascade annual growth and operational plans. The role will continuously track strategic plan execution using monitoring tools such as dashboards, KPIs, and key metrics to support continuous improvement and accountability, and will serve as a thought partner and project liaison to identify and communicate business issues, streamline strategy approaches, and share best practices.
The Director will facilitate regular strategy reviews with the Executive Leadership Team, identifying potential issues and suggesting alternatives and data-driven solutions. The role will leverage external expertise to support evaluation and execution of strategic initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and related opportunities, including assessments related to finance, valuation, legal considerations, and commercialization potential. The Director will research and analyze emerging industry and technology trends, competitive threats, and the viability of new business opportunities, develop projections based on market dynamics and consumer behaviors, and proactively share relevant research and recommendations across the organization.