Director of Strategy and Transformation

Kele • Bartlett, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kele Inc. is seeking a Director of Strategy & Transformation to lead critical strategic initiatives and drive the company's business value creation plan. This role is part of the Senior Leadership Team and reports to the EVP of Strategy & Transformation. The Director will evaluate strategic alternatives, build strategic plans, lead day-to-day execution of workstreams, and drive financial results. This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic thinking and tactical execution, with a preference for candidates with experience in pricing and distribution, or the industrials sector. The role offers exposure to commercial, operational, finance, and people functions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in consulting, corporate strategy, operations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and act on critical value levers.
• Demonstrated ability to operate both at the strategic and tactical project execution levels.
• Operational background with a strong focus on change management and process/technology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across complex financial models and large datasets.
• Strong project management and execution skills.
• Strong conceptual problem-solving skills.
• Friendly and engaging personality, enjoys working in partnership with others, and fostering cooperation and collaboration with people at all levels.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to influence and manage various stakeholders at all levels.
• An exceptional work ethic focused on integrity, and who can be depended on to oversee the administration of highly confidential information.
• Keen commercial acumen and entrepreneurial spirit.
• A self-starter who will actively strive to achieve exceptional standards and practices for the business.
• University degree required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pricing and distribution is highly valued.
• Exposure to industrials broadly is preferred but not required.
• Experience working within portfolio operations at a PE firm or having PE clients is advantageous.
• Advanced qualifications achieved in business, operations, finance, or other business-related programs (e.g., MBA) preferred.
• Experienced with project management tools such as Asana or Jira.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the leadership team to identify, evaluate, and prioritize strategic growth and transformation opportunities aligned with the company's long-term objectives.
• Conduct market analysis, competitive assessments, and financial modeling to support strategic decision making and business case development.
• Support the development of multi-year strategic plans, including financial projections, resource requirements, and risk assessments for proposed initiatives.
• Support the EVP of Strategy & Transformation in driving the transformation program, establishing and managing governance structures, operating rhythms, and accountability frameworks to ensure successful execution.
• Drive accountability across initiative teams by tracking progress, flagging risks, and ensuring owners follow through on commitments and timelines.
• Lead cross-functional initiative teams, providing direction, removing obstacles, and ensuring initiatives remain on track to deliver against defined objectives and timelines.
• Own the creation of key strategic deliverables, partnering with senior business leaders to ensure quality and alignment with transformation objectives.
• Build and maintain program documentation, including initiative charters, project plans, and interdependency maps, to ensure visibility, alignment, and accountability across workstreams.
• Design and implement performance tracking systems and dashboards to monitor initiative progress, financial impact, and value realization against planned targets.
• Provide regular updates to the executive team and board of directors on program status, key milestones, risks, and outcomes.
• Quantify and communicate the financial and operational impact of transformation initiatives to stakeholders.
• Execute post-implementation review processes to capture lessons learned and ensure sustained benefits realization.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• HSA
• FSA (medical and dependent care)
• 401(k) with employer match up to 4% with immediate vesting
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental life for employees and dependents available
• Paid time off and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director