Director of Corporate Strategy

Our mission:
As the world’s number 1 job site, our mission is to help people get jobs. We need talented, passionate people working together to make this happen. We are looking to grow our teams with people who share our energy and enthusiasm for creating the best experience for job seekers.

The team:
We are the Leadership team who guides the vision, strategy and execution of the most popular job site on the planet. Every month, over 250 million people count on us to help them find jobs, publish their resumes, process their job applications, and connect them to qualified candidates for their job openings.The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Indeed salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Indeed’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Long Term Incentive Plan units, an open Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

Your job:
The Director of Corporate Strategy will work closely with the Indeed executive team (reporting to the COO) to perform industry research, facilitate an annual Corporate Strategy review, design and execute deployment of the strategy across the organization, and own meaningful projects from strategy to implementation. This highly visible position will enable a deep understanding of Indeed and the HR Technology Industry.

As the world’s number 1 job site, our mission is to help people get jobs. We need talented, passionate people working together to make this happen. We are looking to hire people who share our energy and enthusiasm for creating the best experience for job seekers and can help create a vision to do so for long into the future.

About you:
On your first day, we will give you a t-shirt that says, “I help people get jobs.” Soon after, you will be wearing your shirt at the grocery store and someone will come up and say, “I love Indeed! I found my job on Indeed. Thank you!” You will smile for the rest of the day. This will happen a lot.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performing industry research to identify opportunities for growth within Indeed’s existing businesses or expansion into new areas
Support the creation and execution of a strategic long-range planning process for the organization. Then work with the Finance department to turn the long-range plan into a detailed forecast
Identify and monitor key trends in the industry
Develop detailed financial models and valuations for potential opportunities and investments
Coordinate with Corporate Development team members on identifying potential transactions
Partner with functional and business leads to formulate and drive key strategies and initiatives
Creating investment conclusions and related presentations for review by the senior management team of Indeed

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

5+ years of experience in a Top Tier management consulting firm required
Bachelor’s degree required, MBA a plus. Experience in the consumer internet or media space is preferred
Demonstrated experience in modeling, analysis and research
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Self-starter who thrives in ambiguous environments and adapts easily to change.
Expert level knowledge of Google Sheets and Google Slides
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Ideal candidate is entrepreneurial and driven by a new challenge
Able to collaborate effectively and build relationships across all functions and levels within the organization

Senior Associate – Corporate Strategy (Digital Media)

Elevenwall

Company: A global digital media company which is home to some of the world’s most recognized and valued brands with over $9 billion in revenue.

Business Unit:

The Corporate Strategy Group is focused on driving growth across the business by developing and implementing strategies to deliver break-through business models and innovation in its core businesses as well as the acquisition of ideas, opportunities, and capabilities externally. The Associate/Senior Associate of Strategy will be responsible for supporting two core functions: strategic planning and operations, as well as developing research and analysis for business initiatives as part of the Corporate Strategy team. This position is a direct result of the growth and broader collaboration that is being spearheaded by the Corporate Strategy team.

Responsibilities:

Work with members of the Strategy team on creating and maintaining the project management and reporting framework for projects and workstreams that are part of our Strategic Initiatives. Specific tasks include helping to determine the prioritization and scope of the various internal and cross-business initiatives, establishing key milestones, and drafting KPIs for each and for the program as a whole
Establish and maintain effective reporting mechanisms and monitoring KPIs to ensure project status is communicated in an accurate and timely manner. This will include working with Finance to integrate budget into the reporting framework
Lead preparation for regular reviews for Strategic Initiative workstreams and updates for senior management to report on progress of the programs; this includes drafting agendas, attendee lists, capturing notes and providing summaries with follow up actions
Work closely with the leaders of the various initiatives and support them by conducting research, and qualitative and quantitative analyses, as well as drafting presentations
Support Strategy team with ad hoc projects as directed, including quarterly CEO presentation
Be a self-starter that will take initiative in moving projects forward, flagging any potential risks and identifying areas of opportunity

Skills and Qualifications:

2+ years of working in consulting, strategy and/or program management
Experience in building business cases from both a qualitative and quantitative perspective
Experience in establishing effective program management strategies, methodologies, and processes
Proven ability to plan, organize, and deliver projects in accordance with agreed schedules and budgets
Exceptional service orientation and ability to motivate staff in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Superior ability to articulate ideas to various audiences such as technical and non-technical audiences, senior management, and both corporate and business unit working group
Previous work experience in digital media and publishing a plus but not required

Sr Corporate Strategy Manager

T-Mobile

You will be a Sr. Manager in Corporate Strategy & Analytics (CS&A), a position that requires strategic and analytic thinking, the ability to influence team members and executives cross-functionally, and an appetite for change and innovation. You’ll have opportunities to lead more junior team members with the expectation that you will not only own your own independent work streams, but also think holistically about the impact of the overall project.

Partner with cross functional teams and leaders to drive critical decisions and change. Work closely with key business leaders across the company to understand critical issues and navigate change within a large organization
Provide the analytical horsepower. Tackle ambiguous and complex analytical problems, requiring analysis beyond what’s necessary for day-to-day operations
Empower decision making for business leaders. Uncover critical business insights that impact key decisions. Create decision models that perform sensitivity analysis across a range of options
Synthesize findings and make concrete recommendations. Translate insights and concepts to actionable recommendations
Build an executive-level story out of team analyses. Craft a strategic story and present complex analytical findings in a clear, concise, and decision-impacting manner

Qualifications

Rock-star problem solver. You identify the key issues that impact business decisions and are equipped with superior analytical skills (e.g., excel proficiency) to drive insights
Disciplined project manager. You are always thinking a few steps ahead, laying out thoughtful and achievable project plans. You understand how to engage others and what data you need to achieve your goals
Structured thinker. You can frame and bring structure to complex and ambiguous analytical problems.
Magenta team leader. You have experience collaborating with cross functional teams, and want to bring that experience to the bleeding edge of wireless. You’re ready to lead your own small team, or join others in leading a cross-functional effort
Change agent. You have both the empathy and communication skills necessary to drive collaboration, motivate and influence key business leaders and peers
Excellent storyteller. You can develop compelling storylines that capture the attention of senior leadership. You can synthesize analysis into succinct, executive-ready communications
Independent doer. You desire a high level of responsibility. You have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as manage the work of a small team. You are comfortable working in a high-intensity environment

Preferred experience (but not required):

2-4 years of management consulting at a top firm OR 4+ years in a strategy, venture capital, investment banking or business operations role
A combination of experience in consulting and industry
Some level of familiarity with tech, telecommunications, or consumer businesses
MBA, Master’s or PhD Degree in Operations Research, Math or Economics
Track record demonstrating a high level of achievement

Manager, Corporate Strategy

Kohl’s

A strategic thought partner, working with cross-functional leaders in the development, management, and delivery of project strategies

ACCOUNTABILITIES

PROJECT STRATEGY FORMULATION

Partner with internal colleagues throughout the business to ensure strategies are well-informed with context on the business, customer, and industry
Deconstruct complex problems into manageable strategies and apply an analytical approach to drive insight and action
Facilitate brainstorming or discussion sessions with leaders to identify themes, generate new ideas, and create prioritization
Identify and assess the pros and cons of possible project strategies and articulate a recommendation

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY

Provide day-to-day direction and successful completion (on time, highest quality and meeting all agreed upon project objectives) of key projects
Collaborate across all functions of the organization to engage the right stakeholders and bring the necessary resources to bear to deliver results
Identify, manage, escalate, and resolve risks and issues with sr. management and communicate consolidated status on a regular basis

BUSINESS PARTNER ALIGNMENT

Act as a strategic thought partner with leaders across the company
Influence and work effectively with key cross-functional stakeholders and leadership teams to gain alignment
Curate content, develop presentations, present strategic work (independently and/or in partnership with business leader) and align with internal and external partners
Drive a shift in how business partners develop strategy and utilize analytics

MANAGING AND DEVELOPING ASSOCIATES

Provides leadership by exhibiting influence and expertise, thus affecting the project results and associate performance
Support the development of strategic and analytic skills of team members
Build relationships with internal cross-functional leaders

ADDENDUM – Prioritization Responsibilities

Provide recommendations to Sr. Management on prioritization of funding

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

Bachelor’s Degree
5+ years related experience in strategy, finance or related role/responsibility
Demonstrated strength in strategic thinking, planning, problem solving and critical thinking
Experience organizing, managing and ensuring successful execution of large scale, complex/cross-functional projects
Work with cross-functional teams in a highly collaborative way
Comfortable with ambiguity and non-linear process
Effective communication skills and ability to influence others

PREFERRED

MBA
Experience in retail or corporate strategy
Consulting experience