Director, Business Innovation and Strategy

Samsung•Plano, TX

About The Position

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary, is a technology company whose portfolio includes mobile devices, home appliances, home entertainment, 5G networks, and digital displays. The company describes innovation as a central part of its history and is committed to environmental impact through eco-conscious products, practices, and operations. The Director, Business Innovation and Strategy analyzes the external and internal business environment and current business status to identify critical issues and develop responsive strategies. The role develops action plans to strengthen competitiveness based on assessments of internal capabilities and processes, communicates strategic vision globally, and executes high-priority tasks to support top management. It also supports CEO management activities and addresses urgent internal and external tasks.

Requirements

At least 12 years of related experience and a bachelor's degree, or 10 years of related experience and a master's degree, or a Ph.D. with 7 years of experience.
Broad expertise or unique knowledge, with the ability to contribute to company objectives and achieve goals creatively and effectively.
Comfort investigating new technologies and innovations and influencing the selection and management of large-scale projects, including AI implementation.
Ability to actively solve complicated issues through analysis, including situations that appear to have no solution.
Ability to independently determine methods and procedures for new or special assignments.

Responsibilities

Research and analyze industry, technology, consumer trends, and changes in the economic and political environment; assess their potential impact on the company and identify risks proactively.
Examine risk factors arising from internal and external environmental changes and identify strategic issues that need to be addressed.
Establish mid- to long-term directions for change, including upgrading internal business capabilities and innovating processes.
Develop staged measures to strengthen the company's competitiveness.
Prepare messages communicating strategic vision globally and across the business organization.
Address urgent internal and external tasks and support the CEO's management activities.
Investigate new technologies and innovations and influence the selection and management of large-scale projects, including AI implementation.
Independently resolve complex issues through analysis and determine methods and procedures for new or special assignments.
May supervise the activities of others.