Strategic Growth Leader

Strategic Growth Leader The Strategic Growth Leader plays a critical role in shaping and executing Laird’s global growth agenda. This position is responsible for leading high‑impact strategic projects /initiatives, data‑driven decision making, strengthening global process management and commercial excellence. Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, the Strategy Manager partners closely with senior leadership and global teams to accelerate growth and enhance organizational effectiveness across regions and businesses. Key Responsibilities Leadership of Strategic Projects /Initiatives Lead and deliver cross‑functional, global strategic projects with clear business impact (growth, margin, market share, productivity, business model etc.). Act as initiative owner or program lead, ensuring milestones, ownership, and outcomes are clearly defined and delivered. Ensure strategic alignment across regions, businesses, and functions, balancing global direction with local execution realities. Data Analytics & Insight Generation Elevate Laird’s use of data analytics to support strategic and commercial decision‑making. The use of Excel & EDW Leverage internal data (e.g., sales, pipeline, pricing, product mix, market trends) to generate actionable insights for leadership. Design and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and performance reviews tied to strategic initiatives and business objectives. Global Process Management & Planning Lead or support optimization of global, cross‑functional processes critical to growth and execution (e.g., strategy deployment, commercial processes, planning and review cycles). Drive continuous improvement in speed, clarity, and accountability across global ways of working. Commercial Excellence Drive commercial excellence initiatives as Laird focal point person. Support development and deployment of commercial frameworks and best practices across regions and businesses. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, Engineering, Electronics/Electrical, Economics, or related field; MBA or equivalent strongly preferred. 5–10+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate development, commercial excellence, or business transformation, preferably in a global industrial or technology environment. Strategic and structured thinker with strong execution capabilities. Good commercial acumen and business judgment. Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives with measurable business outcomes. Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complexity into clear insights and recommendations. Data‑driven, insight‑oriented decision making. Proven capability to influence without authority in a matrixed, global organization. Clear, concise executive communication. #LI-LA1 #Hybrid Join our Talent Community to stay connected with us! Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information. Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page. #J-18808-Ljbffr