Business Development - Strategy Director

Director, Corporate Strategy At Wolters Kluwer, our mission is to deliver deep impact when it matters most through protecting people's health and prosperity and contributing to a safe and just society. We are a B2B software, information, and services company serving professionals in the sustainability, health, legal, risk, tax and financial services spaces. With annual revenue of close to €6 billion, we employ ~ 20k people in over 40 countries across the world. The Global Strategy group at Wolters Kluwer helps drive growth and strategic transformation across the company. This specific role is for the Corporate Strategy team. We are a small but diverse team staffed with talent from various disciplines and geographies, doing impactful work and with great executive leadership visibility. Responsibilities: The focus of the Corporate Strategy Team spans an interesting mix of classic strategy and hands-on transformation work across a wide variety of businesses in our portfolio, as well as driving innovation across Wolters Kluwer. On a day-to-day basis, this person will work closely with the VP of Corporate Strategy (who leads the Team), the Chief Strategy Officer (who leads Global Strategy) and key stakeholders including Divisional Strategy, Corporate Development and Business Unit GMs, to lead project work, run the annual strategic planning process, and support the Executive Board (CEO and CFO) and the Supervisory Board. Project work is mandated by the Executive Board and will primarily focus on market deep-dives or business diagnostics with actionable recommendations, done in partnership with divisions and business units across Wolters Kluwer. We are seeking individuals who are curious and passionate about our mission to deliver deep impact when it matters most. The role provides a unique opportunity to do a mix of high-level portfolio strategy and business deep-dives, and successful candidates will be able to get up to speed quickly, run projects independently, guide team members, and establish trust and credibility across the enterprise. Skills: Self-starter with a strong ownership mindset Intellectual curiosity and disciplined approach to solving problems Strong analytical skills to assess, research, interpret and analyze data Good interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships and interact effectively at all levels of the organization Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal, to make clear recommendations and influence stakeholders to drive alignment Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Education and Experience: Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university Prior to Wolters Kluwer: 5+ years of work experience in a top strategy consulting firm with focus on Strategy & Corporate Finance, Growth Strategy or Commercial Due Diligence work; 2+ years of experience managing teams on the ground Preference for B2B tech industry focus #LI-Hybrid Our Interview Practices To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process. Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process. Compensation: Target salary range CA, CT, CO, DC, HI, IL, MA, MD, MN, NY, RI, WA: $208,800 - $295,550 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wolters Kluwer