VP Strategy - Fire & Safety

Reporting to the President, Fire & Safety, the Vice President, Strategy Fire & Safety will build and lead a best-in-class strategy capability that enables sustainable, profitable growth across the global platform. This leader will be responsible for developing a clear, differentiated Fire & Safety strategy that guides portfolio choices, where-to-play/how-to-win decisions, commercial focus, innovation priorities, inorganic growth, and execution across business units and regions. The VP, Strategy will function as the strategic architect and execution partner to the President and the Fire & Safety leadership team. They will define and embed the platform strategy, shape long-term direction, identify major go-to-market shifts, and prioritize the highest-value organic and inorganic growth bets. This leader will also play a critical role in strengthening Fire & Safety’s external and internal strategic narrative ensuring the platform has a compelling, data-driven story supported by strong market intelligence, customer insight, competitive understanding, and clear value creation logic. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or a related field required, MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred. Approximately 8+ years of experience in strategy, corporate development, general management, commercial strategy, or related leadership roles. Experience in industrials, manufacturing, engineered products, mission-critical equipment, safety, emergency response, fluid management, or complex B2B environments strongly preferred. Proven track record developing and executing growth strategies that deliver above-market performance. Strong experience with portfolio strategy, market assessment, competitive analysis, commercial strategy, and business case development. Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to connect market insights, strategic choices, and business outcomes. Experience building or elevating strategy capabilities, processes, teams, or governance models across a business platform. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing growth strategies within the Fire & Safety sector, leveraging strong financial and analytical skills to drive above-market performance. Capable of shaping strategic narratives and guiding portfolio choices through market insights and competitive analysis. Highest-signal resume keywords Growth Strategy Development Portfolio Strategy Market Assessment Financial Analysis Team Leadership ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Strategy Development Commercial Strategy Business Case Development Competitive Analysis Market Intelligence Soft Skills Leadership Communication Analytical Thinking Certifications & Qualifications MBA Industry Keywords Fire & Safety Industrial Manufacturing B2B Emergency Response #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor