Director, Corporate Strategy
Job Location:
St. Louis, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
Vacancies:
Job Summary
About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression controls software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity or recent graduate with an advanced degree we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
Description
The Director Corporate Strategy is responsible for leading enterprise-wide strategic planning long-range growth priorities and preparation of quarterly Board Meeting materials. This role partners closely with executive leadership to identify opportunities evaluate market trends drive strategic initiatives and ensure alignment between corporate objectives and business execution and serves as a key advisor and coach to senior leaders to enable the creation and execution of actionable strategic plans that deliver measurable business results.
As the Director Corporate Strategy you will focus on:
Strategic Planning & Business Alignment:
Lead the development and execution of the companys strategic planning process
Partner with executive leadership to define long-term business priorities growth strategies and transformation initiatives
Facilitate annual and multi-year strategic planning sessions across functions and business units
Ensure alignment between corporate strategy operational priorities and financial objectives
Monitor initiative progress and ensure accountability for strategic outcomes
Market & Competitive Intelligence:
Analyze industry trends customer dynamics market opportunities and competitive landscapes
Conduct strategic assessments to identify risks opportunities and emerging business models
Develop executive-level insights and recommendations based on market data and business performance
Support mergers acquisitions partnerships and integration activities as needed
Executive Partnership & Decision Support:
Prepare strategic presentations business cases and recommendations for executive leadership and Board discussions
Prepare quarterly Board materials in conjunction with CEO
Serve as a thought partner to senior leaders on organizational priorities and investment decisions
Facilitate alignment and collaboration across business functions and stakeholder groups
Performance Measurement & Governance:
Establish strategic KPIs and performance tracking mechanisms.
Monitor execution against strategic goals and recommend adjustments as business conditions evolve
Support governance structures that drive accountability and transparency
Team Leadership:
Lead mentor and develop strategy team members and project leaders
Foster a culture of analytical thinking innovation collaboration and continuous improvement
Build strategic capabilities across the organization
Required education experiences & skills:
Bachelors degree in Business Finance Economics Strategy or related field
10 years of progressive experience in corporate strategy management consulting business transformation finance correlated leadership roles
Experience working directly with executive leadership teams
Proven track record leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and cross-functional programs
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Strong financial and operational understanding
Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills
Ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels
Experience leading change and organizational transformation
Strong project management and prioritization skills
Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations
Preferred education experiences & skills:
MBA or advanced degree
Experience in complex matrixed or global organizations
Why Work in St. Louis Missouri
Our facility is located in St. Louis famous for its Gateway Arch standing at 630 feet tall. St. Louis is a family-friendly historic metropolitan area with a low cost of living and first-class schools. The city offers excellent restaurants shopping areas art galleries and numerous festivals throughout the year making this an exciting place to live and work.
About Our Location
Our location is the host of Copelands corporate headquarters. Our products have become household names that support the comfort and well-being of our customers. The employees at this location provide support to the various businesses within the platform allowing for many networking opportunities across businesses.
Onsite Work Arrangement:
This role is based fully onsite and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities
#LI-FS1
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. Thats why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable futurefor our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations HVACR technology and cold chain solutions we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion openness and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans dental and vision coverage 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans including paid parental leave vacation and holiday leave.
Together we have the opportunity and the power to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning heating and refrigeration and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds and with diverse perspectives are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E F-1 with OPT or CPT H-1 H-2 L-1 B J or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex race color religion national origin age marital status political affiliation sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position please contact:
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
White-Rodgers is a leading manufacturer of thermostats, valves, controls and system protectors for the heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry.
