Director of Strategic Initatives

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.Job Summary Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, which we’re calling SpinCo, until the name is unveiled. The spin is planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support SpinCo, which will focus on critical digital infrastructure, delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.We are seeking a dynamic Director of Corporate Strategy- Strategic Initiatives to drive strategic growth and lead transformative initiatives across the enterprise. This position requires a blend of strategic acumen and strong interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate with senior executives, manage high-impact projects, and oversee a high-performing team.This person will be located at our Austin TX HeadquartersWhat a typical day looks like:Develop and implement strategies and oversee the execution of key initiatives, ensuring successful outcomes.Responsible of working across all areas of the business including Sales and Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing Operations, Technology, Corporate Development, Services sustainability and moreServe as a trusted advisor to senior executives and the C-Suite, preparing and presenting findings and recommendations in support of strategic initiatives and Board discussions.Collaborate with and mentor a team of high-performing managers and analysts, driving profitable growth for multi-billion-dollar business units while addressing both short-term and long-term goals.Conduct thorough market and competitor analyses to identify and assess growth opportunities and develop organic and acquisition-based strategies to enter new markets, expand into adjacent markets or gain share in existing markets.Foster a collaborative team culture while enhancing organizational efficiency and effectiveness.The experience we are looking to add to our team:10+ years of professional experience including corporate strategy, corporate GTM experience, or a related fieldBachelor’s degree: engineering/technology, business, and other quantitatively oriented majors preferred, MBA preferred.Experience in end-to-end strategy development utilizing a hypothesis-driven approachExperience leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and transformationStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on market and analyses, capability assessment and roadmap development, voice of customer research, market and customer segmentation, partnership and acquisition target identification and analysis.Team player with strong communication, relationship-building, leadership capabilities, and ability to collaborate virtually and across regions.Proven experience in strategic planning or corporate strategy roles.Excellent communication and presentation abilities.Leadership experience managing diverse and geographically dispersed teams.Knowledge in mergers and acquisitions and growth strategies.Some of our preferred experiencesTechnology background preferredUnderstanding of Power, Utilities, AI, Cloud Data Center TechnologiesWhat you'll receive for the great work you provide:Full range of medical, dental, and vision plansLife InsuranceShort-term and Long-term DisabilityMatching 401(k) ContributionsVacation and Paid Sick TimeTuition Reimbursement Application Deadline:Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.Job Posting Start Date 09-22-2026 Job Posting End Date Job CategoryCorporate StrategyIs Sponsorship Available?NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).SummaryLocation: USA, TX, AustinType: Full time