Vice President, Corporate Strategy

Delaware North • Buffalo, NY

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Delaware North is searching for a Vice President, Strategy to join our team based out of our corporate headquarters in Buffalo, New York. This role partners closely with senior leadership to shape long-term priorities, guide enterprise strategy, and drive growth across the business. You will lead strategic planning efforts and evaluate new opportunities that fuel innovation and expansion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate strategy in the hospitality industry, or management consulting, with executive level experience leading a strategy function.
• Proven track record in strategic planning and executive-level decision support.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex problems into actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to travel as required, potentially up to 15%

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual strategic planning process in collaboration with executive leadership and business units.
• Define and refresh long-term goals and key initiatives.
• Partner with business and corporate development to identify and evaluate organic and inorganic growth opportunities (e.g., market expansion, partnerships, new business lines).
• Identify, build, and execute high-impact strategic partnerships, serving as a key external representative and translating market insights into growth opportunities.
• Partner with corporate development and legal teams to analyze, structure, and execute acquisitions, joint ventures, or strategic investments.
• Maintain current views on industry trends, competitive dynamics and customer insights to inform executive decisions.
• Demonstrate thought leadership and strategic recommendations.
• Build and lead a high-performing strategy team. Provide mentorship, oversight, and professional development.
• Lead or support strategic initiatives across departments, ensuring alignment and measurable impact. Serve as a catalyst for innovation and change.
• Develop internal relationships with stakeholders, subsidiary leadership and key personnel of the company.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What This Job Offers

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