Sr Manager, Enterprise Strategy (Corporate Development)

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Mooresville, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the development and execution of the company's organic growth, inorganic growth, and performance improvement strategy. The role works in support of Directors within the Enterprise Strategy team to develop and deliver multi-year business strategies and key initiatives including M&A and the annual Strategic Planning Process. The corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a similar field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
5 - 8 Years Experience in M&A transaction strategy, diligence and execution, management consulting, in Investment Banking, corporate development, or M&A related role
Experience in managing or consulting to large, complex organizations or private equity firm
Experience within manufacturing, retail, or distribution businesses / transactions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a similar field
5 - 8 Years Experience in M&A transaction strategy, diligence and execution, management consulting, in Investment Banking, corporate development, or M&A related role
Experience in managing or consulting to large, complex organizations or private equity firm
Experience in a consumer-focused business
Experience within manufacturing, retail, or distribution businesses / transactions.

Responsibilities

Collaborates cross-functionally with VP and director level stakeholders and their support functions to identify and develop strategic business initiatives
Supports the development and delivery of multi-year growth and performance improvement strategies by consistently driving the hypothesis development of assigned focus areas
Provides thoughtful research, analysis and recommendations regarding organic growth or performance improvement strategy projects.
Project level responsibilities include workstream ownership, engaging directly with key internal and external partners to develop insights, and working with data and analytics teams among others.
Develops strong internal relationships with stakeholders across the business to provide ongoing advisory support and market insight regarding opportunities and risks to achieve strategic priorities.
Implements necessary mitigation plans.
Participates in Strategic Planning Process by supporting working teams dedicated to development of strategic initiatives aligned with Lowe’s strategic pillars.
Leads evaluation of acquisition opportunities, including the creation of investment memos and valuation models for presentation to business leaders and senior management
Gains the stakeholder buy-in necessary for the successful execution of the agreed upon plans
Structure and present impactful, executive level presentations summarizing strategic initiatives
Networks externally to provide competitive insight, identify inorganic growth or strategic partnership opportunities, and establish informed perspectives on applicable innovation and emerging trends
Helps manage elements of the strategy team such as campus recruiting strategies, learning and development initiatives, and other ways to enrich development and partnership within the organization
Supports more junior resources in identifying the best means and sources of gathering necessary data