Senior Director Strategic Partnerships & Executive Operations

Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships & Executive Operations

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!

More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

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Salary Range: $176,300 - $246,800 Comprehensive Benefits Package Annual Bonus Eligibility 401k & Company Match

About The Role

This is a rare opportunity to sit at the center of one of the most dynamic consumer packaged goods organizations in North America. Reporting directly to the President, the Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships & Executive Operations serves as a strategic force multiplier, translating executive vision into operational reality across a complex, multi-brand portfolio. This role is designed for an exceptional leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, influence, and execution. You will shape how the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) operates, protect and optimize the President's focus, and personally lead some of the company's most consequential initiatives. In doing so, you will gain unmatched exposure across functions and serve as a proving ground for future enterprise leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Business Rhythm

• Partner with the President and SLT to influence long-term financial and strategic priorities.
• Own the governance and cadence of the operating rhythm, including SLT meetings, monthly business and functional reviews, and the executive calendar.
• Prepare the President for board meetings, investor calls, and internal town halls with crisp, insight-driven briefings.

Executive Effectiveness & Agenda Management

• Prioritize and protect the President's time, ensuring focus remains on the highest-value decisions and relationships.
• Serve as a trusted sounding board and strategic advisor, offering candid counsel on organizational and business challenges.
• Identify and eliminate friction in executive workflows; drive continuous improvement in how the office operates.

Cross-Functional Alignment & Communication

• Function as a connective tissue between the President's office and department heads across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Ensure consistent communication of strategic priorities and track follow-through on commitments made by the SLT.
• Facilitate alignment across business units to enable flawless execution of company-wide initiatives.

Operational Oversight & Process Excellence

• Influence day-to-day operations and challenge existing processes to drive efficiency, scalability, and accountability across the organization.
• Build and maintain data analytics and financial models that inform strategic action plans and track KPI progress for the President and SLT.

Special Project Leadership

• Own and drive high-stakes strategic initiatives as assigned by the President, from ideation through execution and results.
• Represent the President's office in cross-functional workstreams, lending credibility and ensuring momentum.

Leadership Competencies

• Situational Adaptability : Adapts approach and attitude in real time according to the changing demands of different situations.
• Manages Ambiguity : Operations effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
• Drives Engagement : Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Drives Vision and Purpose : Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
• Ensures Accountability : Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Challenges and Aligns : Challenges Grupo Bimbo to get better results aligned with the Business Plan.
• Manages Complexity : Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Strategic Mindset : Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in CPG, management consulting (McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or equivalent), or a related high-performance environment.
• Demonstrated success operating at or adjacent to the C-suite, with experience managing complex, cross-functional agendas.
• Record of delivering results in a matrixed organization without direct line authority.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field required; MBA strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Deep financial acumen, including P&L management and multi-scenario modeling.
• Advanced data analytics capabilities; ability to translate data into executive-ready insights.
• Strong project management discipline; PMI certification a plus.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• This role is primarily sedentary and performed in a professional office environment. The following physical requirements are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Remaining stationary for extended periods while operating a computer and other standard office equipment.
• Occasional movement within the office to access files, equipment, or attend meetings.
• Ability to communicate clearly and exchange accurate information with others in person, via telephone/video calls, and in writing.
• Ability to observe details at close range for the purpose of reading and preparing documents, presentations, and data analysis.
• Travel required up to approximately 2530% of the time, including overnight and occasional air travel, to attend business reviews, leadership meetings, and strategic planning sessions across company locations.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.