Director, Corporate Strategy

$130,000 - $180,000/Yr

Circana - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Circana is seeking a strategic thinker to join the Corporate Strategy group, playing a critical role in defining and accelerating the company's growth trajectory. This position involves leading global cross-functional teams on key growth initiatives, collaborating with executive leadership, and crafting corporate and product strategy recommendations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a proven ability to lead teams, and a passion for driving value and growth for Circana's business.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of business unit, functional, and regional strategies.
• Spearhead portfolio strategy and optimization efforts to maximize value creation.
• Direct and coordinate critical company transformation initiatives, including project prioritization and implementation plans.
• Play a key role in corporate acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestiture efforts throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Lead multiple projects requiring problem structuring, strategy formulation, and quantitative/qualitative analysis.
• Prepare board-level content and presentations in support of key strategic outputs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant strategy experience, with at least 2+ years at a top-tier strategy consulting firm.
• MBA strongly preferred; Bachelor's degree required in Business or Operations concentration.
• Industry experience in consumer products, consumer services, retail, software, analytics, or business intelligence sectors.
• Mastery of strategy craft skills including hypothesis-driven thinking and rigorous data analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a strategy team in developing and executing strategic initiatives.
• Project management experience on an international scale, providing strategic leadership for multiple programs.
• Strong financial acumen and Excel modeling skills applied to business development and operations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, to executive management.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with strategic transactions including partnerships, alliances, or joint ventures.
• An entrepreneurial, creative thinker with an action-oriented approach.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Bonus pay