Manager Strategy Management

Kohl's - Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Position Summary:

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Manager of Strategy Management is a critical thought partner working with business leaders in the development of strategies and support of decision-making.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead Strategy Development

• Partner with Executive leaders to interpret high-level strategy direction into action.
• Identify and assess the pros and cons of possible strategies and articulate a recommendation supported with logical reasoning.
• Continually learn about and probe into the different aspects of our business to make informed projections and guide strategic direction.
• Leverage internal partners in Insights, Analytics, Finance and throughout the business to ensure strategies are well-informed with context on the business, customer and industry.
• Provide consulting expertise for specific strategic initiatives (the greatness agenda), both in strategy support and in road-mapping for successful execution.

Organizational Strategy Alignment

• Identify the synergies to be created through cross-functional work, linking business unit strategies to corporate strategy.
• Curate content and develop presentations relating to strategic work (independently and/or in partnership with business leader) to communicate with internal and external audiences.
• Facilitate brainstorming or discussion sessions with leaders to identify themes, generate new ideas and create prioritization.
• Influence and orchestrate cross-functional teams to enable execution.
• High-level project management - up to 20% of total time.

Strategy Planning

• Lead the curation and communication of pre-read content for the Executive Committee including industry reports, customer insights summaries, relevant articles, macro context, competitive performance and other inspiration to inform the Strategy planning session.
• Help to facilitate annual strategic planning with the Executive Committee.
• Provide recommendations for strategy evolution based on insights, industry and competitive context, macro trends, and knowledge of the business).

Management of Associates

• Manages direct reports, systems and projects to achieve unit goals in accordance with Company policies and practices.
• Prepares and analyze unit plans and reports.
• Provides leadership by exhibiting influence and expertise, thus affecting the results of the operating area.
• Creates an effective work environment by developing a common vision, setting clear objectives, expecting teamwork, recognizing outstanding performance and maintaining open communications.
• Develops staff through coaching, providing performance feedback, providing effective performance assessments and establishing performance and development plans.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Demonstrated strength in strategic thinking
• 5+ years related experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to identify priorities and shift focus between the big picture and minutiae
• Ability to understand implications of key decisions on the business, customer and stakeholders
• Strong analytical and proactive problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
• Comfortable with ambiguity and non-linear process
• A clear, direct communication style
• Strong ability to influence
• Composed and flexible in dealing with challenges
• Highly collaborative
• Deep business and writing expertise

Preferred

• Masters Degree - MBA or other
• Consulting experience
• Experience in retail marketing or retail strategy
• Management experience

special requirements

• NA

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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