Senior Director, Global Strategy

Wella

3d•$240,000 - $280,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Director, Corporate Strategy is responsible for leading the key strategy projects that ensure Wella’s sustained market leadership and value creation. Reporting to the VP, Global Strategy & Insights, this individual will support the development of our enterprise strategy, manage the operationalization and delivery of said strategy, and lead select projects that support the execution of our consumer- and customer-centric growth agenda and future-facing business opportunities.

Requirements

8-10 years experience including 5+ years top-tier management consulting experience (required)
Undergraduate business degree required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
excellent communicator
quick learner
Highly collaborative and relationship-driven

Nice To Haves

brand/corporate/PE experience a plus
MBA strongly preferred
Consumer and/or beauty experience a plus

Responsibilities

Play a leading role in the Wella Company corporate strategic planning cycle, providing thought leadership, quantitative and qualitative analysis, recommendations, and material preparation for a range of stakeholders, including our investors and BOD
Partner with VP & Wella Co. Leadership team to lead enterprise strategy development, translating external dynamics and internal strengths into strategic priorities & choices that drive long-term value
Drive alignment between strategy & financial plans, ensuring key initiatives are reflected in investment & revenue drivers
Manage governance, tracking, and act as an “early warning system” for strategic delivery
Lead Board of Directors material development on a regular cadence
Lead strategic projects that deliver value to global and regional business teams and improve our competitive advantages
Lead cross-functional partners through project scoping, research, workshops and analysis to drive towards strategic recommendations
Find growth and profitability opportunities through robust data analysis; communicate those opportunities to a range of stakeholders to drive action and insight
Build communications/decks to create clarity across the organization; drive rigorous execution in-market
Lead/support process for new capability builds as required
Build functional Strategy excellence for Wella Co.
Communicate strategies and concepts in ways that drive clarity, energy and inspiration across the organization
Act with speed & urgency to enable timely strategic decisions for the company
Propose & adopt best-in-class frameworks, governance tools and project approaches
Hire and lead a small team of strategy professionals