Head of Strategy (Remote)

About Ingredion:Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. Hybrid- 3 days/week on-site & 2 day/week remoteIngredion is seeking a Director, Corporate Strategy that will facilitate and support strategy and growth activation at Corporate, Segment, and Functional levels aligned with Enterprise Play to Win priorities and workstreams. In addition to acting as a thought partner for incoming Segment queries and analysis needs, the Corporate Strategy Director will drive and support the coordination of all workstreams, many in parallel, across the strategic, integrative, and operating layers of the organization. As an integral part of the team, the Director plays a key role in advancing project agendas and driving results. This role is key in the mission to upgrade Ingredion’s strategy capability and deliver on value created through its transformation to a Solutions leader. Strategy projects that further the mission of our Play to Win choices.The Director, Corporate Strategy reports to the Head of Corporate StrategyWhat you will do:Create process and templates for an integrated business plan that gets updated annually, to ensure Segment and Functional strategies are aligned with robust action plans to support growth and fill capability gaps in line with P2W goals. Work with Segment teams to better define/uplevel opportunities/possibilities and jointly develop analysis and action plans to move forward against growth goals within prescribed timelines. Integrate Office of Transformation tools into Segment workstreams to effect project management enhancements that work toward clear deliverables to result in value added outcomes and/or ongoing dependencies for other projects. Develop process for global risk monitoring - Summarize a portfolio of disruptors that could have negative implications if not properly understood and actioned upon. Requires working cross functionally to generate input and insights to environmental, political, economic, supply chain, competitive, and technology disruptors, their status, directional movement, leading indicators, implications for INGR, and options for mitigation.Develop processes and communication tools (e.g. dashboards) to keep all teams updated on strategy and risk monitoring activities. Consulting ombudsman - work with segments and functions to optimize the effectiveness of using consultants for projects that have strategic implications. Work with teams to align key objectives of the work to be done, and ensure the scope, approach, and most importantly, deliverables of the project are best positioned to meet stated objectives. Build followership: invest in team relationships, provide coaching and mentoring, provide inspiration to others (including feedback and high-performance team management principles) as P2W becomes further integrated into the organization. Be a key driver in role modeling the how, why, and what of the upgraded operating model, while also providing consistent feedback for continuous improvement on new ways of working. Identify and oversee the impacts and interdependencies between Segment and Function charters and work to ensure alignment so that initiatives meet the goals and objectives of projects and workstreams. Be especially cognizant of commercial ways of working so that goals and objectives are developed within the context of customer and consumer needs. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex business situations, manage multiple concurrent projects, and deliver solutions using a consultant style skill set, including structured problem solving, hypothesis driven analysis, and executive facilitation.Ability to work with teams across all aspects of the organization, including segments, functions, geographies (including commercial), and the ELT. Exceptional analytical skills and financial acumen - affinity for data-driven insights to making decisions and creating a track record of demonstrable results. Significant experience managing large impactful global projects, e.g. operating model design, M&A integration, enterprise strategy, and other transformational situations that require large team and data set management. Exceptional AI/modeling/math skillsProficient in IT tools to optimize the performance of remote teams as well as project management tools (e.g., MS Project and auxiliary tools).Demonstrated ability in leading cross-functional teamsAbility to travel InternationallyWho you are:A conceptual thinker with a track record of success in identifying issues, creating hypotheses, executing analysis, and managing others in a way that has moved teams to action. Someone who possesses presentation skills that command attention and ensure that the various groups involved in a project communicate what they are doing with each other and with others who need to know.Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Total Rewards Package - Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our successComprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support - Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-beingCareer Growth - Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursementEmployee Recognition Program - A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globallyEmployee Discount Program - Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travelWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.Relocation Available:Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.Benefits:Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.Bridgewater, NJType: Full time