Senior Director of Strategy and Transformation

Kele • Bartlett, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Kele Inc. is hiring a Senior Director of Strategy and Transformation to lead major strategic initiatives and drive the company’s business value creation plan. Reporting to the EVP of Strategy & Transformation, this role is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and combines strategic planning with hands-on execution. The Director will evaluate strategic alternatives, build plans, lead workstreams, and drive financial results. The role involves work across commercial, operational, finance, and people functions, including development and execution of Kele’s multi-year product and category strategy.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience in consulting, corporate strategy, operations, general management, or a related field; direct P&L ownership as a GM, President, or owner-operator is also valued.
• University degree required; a bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred, with equivalent education and experience considered.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and act on critical value levers and drive outcomes.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical project-execution levels.
• Operational background with a strong focus on change management and process or technology.
• Strong strategic and financial acumen, including ability to translate market, supplier, and category data into portfolio, pricing, and investment decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to work with complex financial models and large datasets.
• Strong project management and execution skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and conceptual problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and lead through structure and process in a fast-paced, small-team environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to influence and manage stakeholders at all levels.
• Friendly, engaging, collaborative approach and ability to foster cooperation across levels.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and dependability when overseeing highly confidential information.
• Commercial acumen, entrepreneurial spirit, and self-starter mindset.
• Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems products and applications, or ability to acquire it quickly through the Product Management and Product Application Manager team.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and use hands for handling materials and keyboarding.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 50%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pricing and distribution.
• Exposure to industrials.
• Experience working within portfolio operations at a private equity firm or serving private equity clients.
• Experience with project management tools such as Asana or Jira.
• Advanced qualifications in business, operations, finance, or another business-related program, such as an MBA.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of Kele’s multi-year product and category strategy, including growth priorities, portfolio differentiation, market positioning, supplier strategy, and investment priorities.
• Partner with leadership to identify, evaluate, and prioritize strategic growth and transformation opportunities aligned with long-term objectives.
• Conduct market analysis, competitive assessments, and financial modeling to support strategic decisions and business cases.
• Support development of multi-year strategic plans, including financial projections, resource requirements, and risk assessments.
• Support the EVP of Strategy & Transformation in driving the transformation program and establishing governance structures, operating rhythms, and accountability frameworks.
• Track initiative progress, flag risks, and ensure initiative owners meet commitments and timelines.
• Lead cross-functional initiative teams, provide direction, remove obstacles, and keep initiatives on track against objectives and timelines.
• Create strategic deliverables with senior business leaders, ensuring quality and alignment with transformation objectives.
• Maintain program documentation, including initiative charters, project plans, and interdependency maps.
• Design and implement performance tracking systems and dashboards to monitor initiative progress, financial impact, and value realization.
• Provide executive team and board updates on program status, milestones, risks, and outcomes.
• Quantify and communicate the financial and operational impact of transformation initiatives.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned and support sustained benefits realization.
• Negotiate with suppliers, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and present business cases to executive leadership.
• Be open to substantial travel, up to approximately 50%.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• 401(k) with employer match up to 4% and immediate vesting
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental life insurance available for employees and dependents
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity leave

What This Job Offers

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