Senior Manager, Brand Strategy & Operations (6-month contract)

About us: Stanley 1913 - Built for Life since 1913.

TheStanley 1913brandhas fueledthe humanexperience since the iconic Stanleyvacuum bottle revolutionized the way people enjoyed food and beverage. Today our colorful and thoughtfully designed products including the popularQuencherseries go beyond function elevating everyday moments with style and empowering active lifestyles.Werea community of creators buildersand inventors who believe in creating sustainable products for a better life and world that minimizesour impact on the planet. Learn more at.

The Senior Manager Brand Strategy & Operations is a six-month contract role built to provide strategic and operational support to the Chief Brand Officer (CBO). This role works closely with the Chief of Staff to the President. This is a high-visibility role for someone who excels at driving execution behind senior executives anticipating needs and ensuring priorities move forward seamlessly.

Reporting to the Presidents Chief of Staff and dotted-line to the CBO this individual will act as a trusted thought partner driving operations for the Brand organization. Supporting the CBO this role will improve executive efficiency by preparing for key meetings. It will also ensure progress on initiatives develop executive communications and presentations and represent the CBO in meetings when appropriate.

The ideal candidate is highly organized comfortable working with executives and exceptional at synthesizing sophisticated information into clear executive-level communications.

Executive & Strategic Support

• Serve as a reliable strategic partner and right hand to the Chief Brand Officer partnering closely with the Senior Director of Brand Strategy.
• Drive preparation for executive meetings through agenda development briefing materials talking points and decision frameworks.
• Anticipate executive needs by proactively identifying priorities potential issues and opportunities to improve effectiveness.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams to ensure commitments and deliverables remain on track.
• Represent the CBO in meetings as appropriate collecting key decisions action items and risks while ensuring timely follow-up.

• Develop polished executive presentations narratives and briefing materials for leadership audiences.
• Lead development of Monthly Business Review presentations Board of Directors materials executive updates and other Brand presentations.
• Translate sophisticated business information into brief impactful executive summaries.
• Partner with leaders across Brand Supply Chain Finance TMO and Commercial Teams to gather inputs and ensure consistent messaging.

• Monitor strategic priorities executive commitments and follow-up actions across the Brand organization.
• Build mechanisms that improve insight into progress against key initiatives.
• Facilitate executive operating rhythms including leadership meetings and cross-functional reviews.
• Identify process improvements that simplify operations and increase organizational effectiveness.

• Partner with the Chief of Staff on enterprise-wide central initiatives and executive priorities as needed.
• Provide additional executive support during major business reviews leadership meetings planning cycles and special projects.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that require coordination across executive teams.

• 7 years of experience in strategy business operations consulting chief of staff program management or a similar strategic leadership support role.
• Experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced highly matrixed organization.
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation development skills with high-level proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Outstanding project management expertise and a capacity to handle multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into concise executive recommendations.
• Strong business judgment discretion and ability to handle highly confidential information.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Highly organized meticulous and proactive with strong follow-through.
• Comfortable operating independently while handling ambiguity and changing priorities.
• Experience supporting C-suite executives or executive leadership teams.
• Consumer products retail or branded consumer goods experience preferred.
• Consulting or strategy experience is a plus.
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations for Board meetings or senior leadership reviews.

Successful candidates will:

• Quickly establish trust with both the Chief Brand Officer and Chief of Staff to the President.
• Increase executive capacity by proactively managing priorities and reducing administrative and strategic burden.
• Deliver outstanding leadership messaging and presentation materials with minimal direction.
• Ensure initiatives remain organized transparent and moving forward.
• Operate with sound judgment professionalism discretion and a high degree of ownership in a dynamic environment.

Stanley 1913 is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Stanley 1913 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation please reach out to .

Stanley 1913 is a total rewards company which includes rewards beyond base salary. At Stanley 1913 full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual addition we offer a variety of employee benefits personalized time off 14-Paid holidays dental vision 401(k) and much more.

About our parent company: Morgan Street Holdings

TheStanley 1913brandisowned byMorgan Street Holdings (formerly HAVI) a privatelyheldenterprise with a diverse portfolio of operating companiesincludingHAVI Supply Chaintmsand Continental. Morgan Street Holdings portfolioprovidesbest-in-class sourcing and supply chain capabilities brand-defining marketing and promotion services innovative consumer products and dining and refreshment food solutions. Morgan Street Holdings employsover10000 peopleand serves 300 customers across the globe.

Morgan Street Holdings supportstheStanley 1913brandwith competitive pay and benefits along with exposure to diverse industries and professional networking and development opportunities.