Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, or related field
10+ years of experience developing and executing long-term strategies, aligned to business priorities, spanning across cross-functional teams
Experience in managing and developing others
Deep understanding of market dynamics, financial drivers, and industry trends
Experience fostering and managing innovation pipelines and new product initiatives
Skilled in guiding teams through transformation and adapting strategies in a dynamic environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Responsibilities
Lead the development, execution, and refinement of long-term growth strategies in alignment with the organization’s vision and objectives
Establish templates and standards for enterprise business reviews around strategic priorities, including the cross-functional approach for Pre-Strategy and Strategy planning for the Tools & Outdoor business
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure strategic success across organizational priorities
Encourage diverse perspectives across Engineering, Commercial, Product, and Brand functions while supporting the development of key brand strategies across DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, and Seasonal and Specialty Distribution Brands
Synthesize and communicate complex, interconnected strategic priorities spanning multiple brands and geographic regions to senior leadership and the board of directors, while articulating operational implications to internal teams
Analyze market trends, competitor actions, and internal capabilities to identify growth opportunities and threats
Manage and optimize yearly competitive analysis, soliciting input from stakeholders across all functions
Serve as Center of Excellence Leader for internal Category Management Organization
Communicate strategic direction and updates to senior leadership, departments, and stakeholders across the organization
Foster cross-functional collaboration for seamless implementation of strategic initiatives
Identify and mitigate risks to safeguard strategic initiatives
Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging new ideas and approaches to drive organizational growth
Partner with internal Strategy & Insights Team to develop standardized views for situation analysis
Drive functional design needs between Product and Engineering Leadership
Lead change management efforts, transforming challenges into growth opportunities
Develop training and support materials to enable successful organizational transitions
Ensure cohesive teamwork and adaptability to meet evolving market demands