Sr. Manager, Strategy

Sr. Manager, Strategy

Job Locations


US-NY-White Plains | US-CO-Louisville

ID


2026-23021

Number of People to Hire


1

Job Family


Strategic Planning & Corporate Development

Level of Experience


Experienced Professionals

Short Intro and About the Job

Danone US is formalizing a dedicated Competitive Intelligence (CI) capability to deliver proactive, coordinated, and actionable intelligence that informs strategy and drives faster, better decisions. We are looking for a Senior Manager to lead this initiative. The key responsibilities for this role include.

Build & evolve the CI capability : Define scope, operating model, and KPIs; refining with stakeholder feedback over time
• Program leadership : Create workplans, orchestrate cross-functional inputs, manage deliverables end-to-end, and communicate progress and impact to senior stakeholders
• Governance & routines : Stand up, govern and execute routines including leading task force teams and deep dives; align resources and ensure clear inputs synthesis implications actions
• Signal capture & tooling : Standardize and monitor signal capture templates and channels; develop and manage dashboards and synthesize data
• Assessments & recommendations : Lead fact-based assessments and translate insights into concrete " What We Can Learn " implications and recommended actions
• Thought partnership and effective collaboration : Act as a strategic partner to cross-functional partners; embed CI into planning cycles and leadership forums.

The ideal candidate excels in ambiguous situations, demonstrates initiative independently, thinks strategically and acts pragmatically. They combine a builder's mindset with a synthesizer's instinct-excited to create from scratch, make sense of emerging signals, and turn complexity into strategic clarity. They will bring the following knowledge, skills and experience to the role.

• Strategic & analytical rigor : Strong business acumen and strategic mindset. Experience with defining strategic problems, developing hypotheses, structuring analyses, and synthesizing crisp narratives with business implications
• Market/Category fluency : Working knowledge across US CPG consumers, categories and trends; comfort combining market, consumer, and customer signals
• Influence without authority : Lead across levels/functions; drive alignment and decisions in ambiguous contexts
• Adaptable and Curious : Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment; bring structure and action to ambiguity
• Communication excellence : Executive-ready, influential storytelling (written & verbal), with clear "so what," options, and recommended actions
• Program management : Experience leading complex, cross functional initiatives in CPG or top tier consulting with end-to-end ownership and ability to design and facilitate scenario planning sessions
• Tools & data comfort : Proficiency with syndicated sources (e.g., Circana, SPINS, Nielsen) and ability to connect disparate datasets into a single POV
• Self-Directed and Motivated Doer : Stays organized and driven to ensure progress of own & teams; Ability to work well as part of a fast-paced team

The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $175,000 USD. The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.

About You

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required (Marketing or Business-related field); MBA preferred
• 8+ years in strategy/general management/analytical roles in CPG or management consulting; proven track record leading crossfunctional programs and influencing senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated proficiency with syndicated data (Circana, SPINS, Nielsen)
• Proven track record of progressively increasing leadership responsibilities and building effective relationships with key stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to drive strategic decision-making and foster a collaborative environment
• Ability to work in either of Danone's White Plains, NY or Louisville, CO offices (hybrid schedule)

About Us, We offer and What's next

Life at Danone

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., our vibrant culture and endless growth opportunities are just a couple of the reasons our employees call themselves "Proud Danoners."

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Our Brands

When you join us, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world, including Activia, DanActive, Danimals, Dannon, evian, Follow Your Heart, Happy Family Organics, International Delight, Light + Fit, Nutricia , Oikos, Silk, So Delicious Dairy Free, STK Cold Brew Coffee , Too Good & Co, and YoCrunch.

Our Purpose

We're committed to making a positive impact on our world. Rooted in our mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, we're proud to be the world's largest B Corp.

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Our Benefits

Our commitment to making the world healthier starts with our employees.

• Physical Wellbeing: We pay for the majority of your medical benefits - which include medical, dental and vision - with our competitive 80%/20% cost-sharing model.
• Mental Wellbeing: Danoners receive fitness discounts, unlimited flexible time off and hybrid work schedules. We also have a range of programs that support mental health and substance abuse.
• Financial Support: We offer a performance-based bonus, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs and voluntary perks.
• Family Care: We offer caretaker benefits, 18 weeks of parental bonding, fertility, surrogacy, adoption benefits and pet insurance.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.

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