Director, Corporate Strategy

Copeland•St Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Corporate Strategy is responsible for leading enterprise-wide strategic planning, long-range growth priorities and preparation of quarterly Board Meeting materials. This role partners closely with executive leadership to identify opportunities, evaluate market trends, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure alignment between corporate objectives and business execution, and serves as a key advisor and coach to senior leaders to enable the creation and execution of actionable strategic plans that deliver measurable business results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Strategy, or related field
10+ years of progressive experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, business transformation, finance, correlated leadership roles
Experience working directly with executive leadership teams
Proven track record leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and cross-functional programs
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Strong financial and operational understanding
Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills
Ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels
Experience leading change and organizational transformation
Strong project management and prioritization skills
Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree
Experience in complex, matrixed, or global organizations

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of the company’s strategic planning process
Partner with executive leadership to define long-term business priorities, growth strategies, and transformation initiatives
Facilitate annual and multi-year strategic planning sessions across functions and business units
Ensure alignment between corporate strategy, operational priorities, and financial objectives
Monitor initiative progress and ensure accountability for strategic outcomes
Analyze industry trends, customer dynamics, market opportunities, and competitive landscapes
Conduct strategic assessments to identify risks, opportunities, and emerging business models
Develop executive-level insights and recommendations based on market data and business performance
Support mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and integration activities as needed
Prepare strategic presentations, business cases, and recommendations for executive leadership and Board discussions
Prepare quarterly Board materials in conjunction with CEO
Serve as a thought partner to senior leaders on organizational priorities and investment decisions
Facilitate alignment and collaboration across business functions and stakeholder groups
Establish strategic KPIs and performance tracking mechanisms.
Monitor execution against strategic goals and recommend adjustments as business conditions evolve
Support governance structures that drive accountability and transparency
Lead, mentor, and develop strategy team members and project leaders
Foster a culture of analytical thinking, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Build strategic capabilities across the organization