Manager, Strategy (HYBRID)

Stryker•Redmond, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As our Manager, Strategy you will act as a strategic advisor to Division Leaders, creating clarity around complex problems and long-term strategic objectives. You will analyze data, benchmark best practices, assess possible paths forward and develop actionable solutions that optimize results across a range of subjects that span the business including market selection, organizational design, competency assessment or resource allocation. Additionally, you will play a leadership role in the Division’s annual strategic planning process by setting vision and process, managing deliverables, formulating actionable conclusions and tracking progress against agreed strategic initiatives. This is a hybrid role and as such you will be expected to go into the office a minimum of 3 days per week in either the Cary IL, Redmond WA or Portage MI Stryker locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required for a qualified candidate.
8+ years of professional work experience required
5+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or prior experience in a private equity firm is needed for a successful candidate
2+ years of experience with deep financial acumen including P&L management

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Problem Analysis & Data Interpretation Leverage traditional strategy frameworks and tools, along with an open, inquisitive mindset, to assess problems or areas of opportunity identified by senior leaders
Source, model, interpret and simplify complex data to clarify current-state for decision-makers
Strategy Development & Implementation Investigate pathways forward through assessment of internal and external data sources, interviews, external benchmarking
Partner closely with cross-functional peers and steering committees to communicate potential paths and gain buy-in
Demonstrate critical thinking to assess and communicate possible paths forward, considering trade-offs, competencies, and resources required.
Guide decision-makers through findings and recommendations
Strategic Planning Plays leadership role in annual strategic planning process, overseeing Division approach, process, frameworks and deliverables
Manages timelines, calendars and logistics of strategic planning process across a highly-matrixed group of contributors
Implements effective Strategy Scorecard tracking process, ensuring accountability toward stated goals at all levels of organization
People & Outside Consultant Management May lead a team of professionals: develops employees, which includes hiring, communicating company policies, coaching and counseling, administering performance appraisals, and enforcing company policies through appropriate disciplinary measures.
Able to routinely make decisions which may affect immediate operation and have a company-wide impact.
Holds team accountable to deliver high quality results with passion, energy, and drive to meet business priorities.