Principal, Strategy
About The Position
Principal, Strategy operates at the intersection of strategy, transformation, and execution, translating enterprise ambition into coordinated action across functions, geographies, and stakeholders. The role orchestrates complex initiatives, influences executive decision-making, manages external vendors, and ensures the successful delivery of operating model transformation outcomes at scale. As a connective leader, Principal, Strategy aligns project leadership, functional teams, and external partners to drive accountability, maintain momentum, and achieve strategic objectives. Principal, Strategy delivers projects with precision, rigor, and alignment to enterprise goals. The role provides CSG Co-Sponsors and leadership with real-time, decision-ready visibility into implementation progress while enabling cross-functional teams to operate with strong coordination and minimal execution gaps. Through proactive risk management and effective change execution, the role drives measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and organizational capacity. Principal, Strategy combines strategic thinking, program orchestration, and executive influence to lead the end-to-end delivery of high-priority initiatives. The position holds accountability for execution outcomes and reports to the Senior Director, Strategy.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in strategy, transformation, program leadership, or management consulting
- Proven track record driving large-scale, cross-functional transformation initiatives in complex organizations
- Expertise in managing complex interdependencies, competing priorities, and ambiguity
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, challenge, and align leaders
- Ability to tailor messaging for different audiences, from operators to executives
- Ability to synthesize complexity into clear, actionable insights
- Experience supporting senior stakeholder decision-making
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect program execution to enterprise value creation
- This role involves performing essential job functions such as communication, collaboration, and use of office and computer systems. Responsibilities include the ability to access and review written and electronic information, and to move within the work environment and interact with workplace materials as needed to carry out job responsibilities.
- Ability to travel internationally at least once per quarter for two weeks at a time
Nice To Haves
- Previous global and transformation experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Translate strategic priorities into integrated work plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes, adapting plans based on insights, learnings, and evolving business needs.
- Coordinate and align multiple workstreams to ensure seamless execution and achievement of shared objectives.
- Lead governance frameworks for assigned focus areas, including executive forums, decision-making processes, and escalation pathways.
- Provide senior leadership with clear, decision-ready insights on program progress, risks, dependencies, and key trade-offs.
- Drive accountability across stakeholders and vendors by establishing clear ownership, tracking commitments, and ensuring timely follow-through.
- Standardize operating cadences, reporting processes, and program management best practices across the initiative.
- Anticipate and address risks, roadblocks, and organizational challenges to maintain momentum and program success.
- Escalate critical issues with actionable recommendations and well-defined mitigation strategies.
- Distill complex information into clear recommendations, executive summaries, and presentation materials.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to co-sponsors and senior leaders, influencing decisions through strategic insights, structured analysis, and sound judgment.
- Act as the primary connector across functions, geographies, and external partners to drive collaboration and alignment.
- Resolve cross-functional and vendor-related challenges while ensuring consistent prioritization and execution across teams.
- Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
- In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off
- Eight paid holidays
- Continuous learning and leadership development
- Colleague Resource Groups
- Volunteer opportunities
- Merchandise discounts
- Performance-based incentives
- Annual merit review
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
No Education Listed
