Director US Strategy

Primary Purpose Manage the team driving strategy development at ADUSA to further activate the US growth ambition and global Growing Together strategy. Establish & support the US' top strategic priorities and the programs within them. Supports communicating priorities across ADUSA to foster engagement from the total company on the organization's strategic agenda. Completes competitive intelligence analysis and provides M&A support/orchestration for US opportunities. Work Schedule Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury, NC, Quincy, MA, and Scarborough, ME. Duties & Responsibilities Works with the VP of Strategy and Consumer Insights to set US-level strategic priorities, targets, and metrics in partnership with executive leadership Leads strategic development for large programs for the organization (manages the team working on these programs while owning some programs of their own) Leads the day-to-day US strategic planning cycle and orchestrates the annual planning process (interfacing with Global) Partners directly with Consumer Insights to embed the customer into strategy development Supports US strategic narrative and works with communications to bring it to life Supports the content, planning and execution of key events including executive forums, US town halls, annual US leadership meetings, etc. Supports connections between Global & US strategy teams Supports US materials for the Executive Committee, Management Board, and Supervisory Board Brings information to senior leaders regarding market trends, insights and competitive intelligence Utilizes competitive and innovation materials to help drive the longer-term US Strategy evolution Supports US M&A and works day-to-day with Global stakeholders as needed on M&A efforts Executes on special projects at the request of the CEO Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or related field; MBA preferred Minimum of 7 years of experience directly in strategy development, global initiatives, and program development; management consulting experience a plus Experience managing an organization (multiple direct reports with teams of their own) delivering a wide range of high-quality deliverables Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategic plans that deliver business results Ability to develop compelling, executive level storylines in PowerPoint Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and draw meaningful insights Ability to manage and provide direction to multiple project-based initiatives at any given time Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of market dynamics and customer needs Salary Range ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $139,120 - $208,680 IL/MA/MD/NY Salary Range: $160,000 - $240,000 Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Loyalty360