Director, Corporate Strategy

Let's be unstoppable together! Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world's leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Learn more at . What will I be doing? We are seeking a strong strategic thinker who is able to help define and accelerate Circana's growth trajectory. You will play a critical role in the Corporate Strategy group by driving the end-to-end aspects of creating and operationalizing the strategies required to drive growth from both our existing business and new and emerging business models. Reporting to the SVP, Corporate Strategy, you will be a key member of Circana's strategy leadership team and lead global cross-functional teams on critical growth initiatives. As a leader within Circana, you will work closely with key stakeholders to craft corporate, business unit and product strategy recommendations that can be implemented across the organization. The successful candidate will interact with the CEO, commercial, product and technology leaders, M&A/corporate development, and other executive team members to ensure alignment with the overall corporate strategy. This is a critical leadership position within Circana. The ideal candidate will operate at a high level of intellectual curiosity, exhibit superior analytical skills, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and bring a proven ability to work with and lead teams. They will have the maturity, confidence, intellectual strengths, and real-world experience to lead and inspire a team of smart and driven professionals. This candidate must have a passion for understanding, driving value, and delivering growth for Circana's business and the customers we serve. Job Responsibilities • Strategy Design: Lead and participate in the design and iteration of corporate strategy; drive the strategic planning process, acting as a trusted advisor to Circana's Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and relevant stakeholders during strategy formulation, development, and execution • Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to ensure Circana's business unit, functional, and regional strategies are aligned to advance the goals of the overall business • Long Term Value Creation: Spearheading portfolio strategy & optimization efforts to create competitive advantage and maximize value creation. • Strategic Projects: Direct and coordinate critical company transformation initiatives, including prioritization of projects, development of business cases, supporting implementation plans, and coordinating with relevant business leaders • Corporate Development: Play a key role in corporate acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestiture efforts, providing support throughout the deal lifecycle including identification, assessment, diligence, planning, and execution • Business Case Development: Lead multiple projects that require overall problem structuring, strategy formulation and quantitative / qualitative analysis (e.g. white space opportunity sizing, geographic expansion, portfolio analysis, competitive landscape) • Board-Level Content Preparation: Responsible for working closely with senior management, coordinating, and developing Board presentations in support of key strategic outputs Requirements • 5+ years of relevant strategy experience; with at least 2+ years of experience with a top-tier strategy consulting firm • MBA strongly preferred, Bachelor's degree required (preferably in the areas of Business or Operations concentration, i.e., Finance, Engineering, Economics, etc.) • Industry experience in the consumer products, consumer services, retail sectors, software, analytics or business intelligence sectors is desired • Mastery of strategy craft skills (hypothesis-driven thinking, project scoping, lean testing, financial and business modeling, strategic option identification, and rigorous data analytics) • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a talented and driven strategy team in the development and execution of strategic initiatives; excellent people development and leadership skills. Able to manage multiple extended or virtual teams • Project management experience on an international scale, providing strategic leadership for multiple programs simultaneously in a cross-functional business • Experience with other strategic transactions including partnerships, alliances or joint ventures • Strong financial acumen, Excel modeling skills and experience applying those skills to business development, operations and other projects • Excellent communications skills. Must be able to effectively and succinctly communicate in writing and orally to executive management • An entrepreneurial, creative thinker with an action-oriented approach characterized by speed and productivity • An ability to operate at the highest ethical levels and project this integrity to customers and employees • Ability to perform with high pressure and short timelines The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $130,000 to $180,000. This job is also eligible for 15% Bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. Location This position can be located in the following area(s): Option for remote with preference for Chicago or New York City LI-JT1 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2024-11-01