Vice President, Strategy (Charlotte)

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the organisation at the highest level. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Vice President, Strategy serves as a trusted advisor, strategic architect, and enterprise execution leader, translating vision into action and ensuring the company's most critical priorities are delivered.

The successful candidate will drive enterprise strategy, lead strategic growth initiatives including M&A, and establish the operating discipline that enables the executive team to execute with clarity, speed, and accountability.

This role is ideal for a leader who combines strategic thinking with a relentless focus on results and thrives in complex, fast-moving environments.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Strategy & Prioritization

• Lead development and evolution of enterprise strategy, in partnership with the CEO and executive team
• Translate long-term strategic priorities into actionable annual and quarterly plans
• Facilitate strategic planning processes, including executive offsites and multi-year roadmap development
• Drive clarity on where to play and how to win, ensuring alignment across functions

M&A Strategy

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize M&A opportunities aligned to the company's strategic growth priorities
• Develop and maintain a robust acquisition and partnership pipeline
• Lead end-to-end M&A execution, including valuation, deal structuring, negotiation, and closing
• Oversee comprehensive due diligence processes

Operating Cadence & Execution Discipline

• Establish and run the executive operating rhythm (e.g., OKRs, business reviews, strategic checkpoints)
• Ensure alignment of priorities across the executive team and track progress against commitments
• Drive accountability for results, surfacing risks, dependencies, and trade-offs early
• Facilitate decision-making, ensuring clear ownership and follow-through

Cross Functional Execution

• Lead or coordinate high-priority, cross-functional initiatives critical to business performance
• Partner with functional leaders to remove barriers and accelerate execution
• Monitor progress on key strategic initiatives and course correct as needed
• Support enterprise transformation efforts, ensuring momentum and delivery

CEO Leverage & Executive Team Effectiveness

• Serve as a trusted advisor and day-to-day thought partner to the CEO
• Shape CEO agenda, priorities, and key decision forums
• Prepare the CEO for critical internal and external engagements
• Act as a sounding board on strategic trade-offs and organizational priorities

YOU MUST HAVE

• 15+ years of experience spanning corporate strategy or operations
• Proven ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels
• Experience working closely with executive teams and senior leadership
• Strong track record of driving cross-functional initiatives and organizational alignment
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and build trust at all levels

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive compensation and incentive eligibility aligned to role level
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other voluntary benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible vacation policy
• Parental leave and family‑support benefits
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programs
• Opportunities for career growth and development within a global organization
• Exposure to senior leadership and the ability to make enterprise‑level impact