Director of Strategy

Mortenson • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Strategy will perform a critical role as part of the strategic planning and development team in the discovery of new markets and partners, as well as the development of select business opportunities. This person will serve an active role in various corporate-wide strategic initiatives and apply structured problem solving to a variety of business issues, in close cooperation with executive leadership and Operating Group leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business management or equivalent/related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of business experience, including 3+ years in corporate development, strategic partnerships, strategic marketing or business development roles.
• Minimum of 3 years leading teams.
• Superior problem-solving and analytical skills, including opportunity identification, financial models and analyses.
• Proficiency in strategic frameworks and approaches to assessing critical strategic issues and opportunities for the company and its future direction.
• Demonstrated success working effectively in a team and navigating a matrixed environment.
• Ability to communicate impactfully and persuasively, including strong presentation skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to be effective working with people at all levels, including executive leadership.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and a complex array of strategic and tactical projects with diverse partners.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree
• Minimum of 3 years in strategy/management consulting, corporate development, private equity or venture capital
• Industry experience in infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, engineering, construction or real estate
• Prior entrepreneurial experience

Responsibilities

• Act as a thought leader and champion for fact-based and analytical problem solving.
• Provide frameworks that influence Mortenson’s decision-makers and shape its long-term direction.
• Lead multiple engagements simultaneously, driving workflows and communication regularly with stakeholders, especially the executive team.
• Work with Operating Groups on “deep dives” that result in pragmatic, winning strategies to drive profitable growth.
• Help facilitate company-wide strategy development and annual planning.
• Participate in quarterly strategic leadership forums.
• Lead the team to perform market opportunity research & evaluation, define and prioritize new business opportunities, evaluate trends and options.
• Lead the team to conduct industry, channel, market and competitive research and analysis.
• Interface with various industries, trade partners and financial communities to source new opportunities.
• Identify and evaluate potential partners, particularly those outside Mortenson’s core construction business.
• Support due diligence efforts on potential partners with guidance from executive leadership as needed.
• Analyze opportunities for appropriate fit in corporate strategy, including development of pricing and business models.
• Precipitate change through networking, teaching and partnering.
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

What This Job Offers

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