Director of Strategy
In order to be considered for this position you will be required to apply, using your SKF email, via the following link:
In accordance with SKF USA recruiting policy, please be advised that to be considered you must:
- Be in your current position for at least 12 months.
- Have received a Full Achievement or higher overall performance rating.
- Notify your current Manager of your application for this position.
Reports to: Vice President, Strategy, Product Lines, Marketing & Communications
Location: Blue Bell, PA
Job ID: 23183
Salary Range: $168,000.00 to $200,000.00
Recruiter: Kayla Yates
Summary:
We are seeking an individual who is passionate about setting a new standard for customer experience and becoming the preferred customer service partner for our valued customers, consistently delivering a “wow” factor in every interaction. This pivotal frontline role is at the heart of our evolving Customer Service vision, empowering you to go beyond traditional customer support. You will be a proactive partner to our customers and internal sales teams, deeply engaging with your customers to understand complex needs, championing innovative solutions, and driving exceptional customer experiences. This position is central to building robust relationships and truly setting a new standard of customer excellence at SKF.
Key Responsibilities
- Estrategy Development & Execution:
- Develop and drive the corporate strategic planning process, including business modeling, market analysis, and strategic road mapping.
- Cross-Functional Leadership:
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure strategic initiatives are aligned, resourced, and effectively executed across the organization.
- Program & Project Management:
- Oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of strategic programs and key business initiatives. Ensure timelines, milestones, and KPIs are met.
- Commercial Insight & Business Planning:
- Use deep commercial understanding and market insights to inform strategy, evaluate business opportunities, and support revenue growth and operationalefficiency.
- Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management:
- Prepare and deliver high-impact presentations and reports to senior leadership, board members, and key stakeholders. Ensure alignment across all levels.
- Performance Monitoring:
- Establish and manage a strategy performance framework with KPIs and scorecards to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
Requirements:
- Proven experience (8+ years) in strategy, management consulting, and corporate development, or a similar role
- Strong business acumen and commercial sensibility with a track record of driving business outcomes
- Exceptional leadership and influence skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
- Excellent organizational and program management capabilities; able to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
- Analytical and data-driven mindset with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field (MBA or equivalent preferred)
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This Position is NOT open for International Recruitment.