Director, Strategy - Americas
Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Columbus, OH, United States
Job Description
The Director / Sr. Director, Strategy - Americas will serve as a critical strategic partner to the Americas Managing Director, helping shape and drive the regional business strategy across one of the company’s most important growth markets. This role has a mandate to drive transformational change by defining strategic priorities, building the foundational capabilities required to win, and advancing enterprise‑connected initiatives that move the Americas business forward.
Operating at the intersection of corporate strategy, finance, technology, and functional partners, this role translates enterprise priorities into a cohesive, forward‑looking Americas agenda and actionable regional plans. The Director / Sr. Director will lead the development of strategic frameworks, multi‑year roadmaps, and phased plans that guide how the Americas organization and its core processes evolve over time, with a clear focus on prioritizing the business enablers required to unlock future growth opportunities.
Success in this role requires the ability to navigate ambiguity, influence across a matrixed organization, and translate complex strategic questions into clear, actionable plans that drive momentum and measurable impact. This is a hands‑on leadership role, requiring someone who can operate as both a thought partner and an execution driver bringing structure, clarity, and pace to scaling the business.
This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.
What You’ll Do
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Americas Managing Director, helping define, shape, and advance the regional transformation agenda
Lead the Americas strategic planning process in partnership with Corporate Strategy and Finance, ensuring enterprise priorities are translated into clear regional direction and actionable plans
Develop strategic frameworks, multi‑year roadmaps, and phased plans that guide the evolution of the Americas organization, capabilities, and operating model
Integrate enterprise strategies and roadmaps (e.g., technology, operating model, growth platforms) into Americas planning and prioritization
Identify, prioritize, and advance the most critical business enablers across people, process, structure, and technology to unlock future growth opportunities
Lead large, cross‑functional strategic initiatives that drive meaningful change, from problem definition through execution and delivery
Shape and phase organizational design and foundational processes that enable scalability and future business development
Establish clear goals, milestones, and success metrics to ensure strategic initiatives progress with rigor and momentum
Act as a central point of coordination across corporate strategy, finance, technology, and functional partners to ensure alignment and focus
Influence senior leaders across a matrixed organization to drive decisions, accountability, and follow‑through
Translate complex, ambiguous business challenges into clear strategic choices and recommendations for executive audiences
Own executive‑level communication and storytelling related to the Americas strategy, priorities, and progress
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred
8–12+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, corporate strategy, or similar roles (retail, consumer, or omnichannel experience strongly preferred)
Proven ability to operate at both a strategic and execution level, able to set direction while also driving work forward
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect strategy to financial outcomes and operational plans
Experience leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders
Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives for executive audiences
High level of ownership and accountability; ability to “get things done” in a fast‑paced environment
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to create structure where it does not exist
Strong collaboration and influencing skills across a broad range of functions and leadership levels
Benefits & Perks
Incentive bonus program
Annual companywide review process
Flexible spending accounts
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Associate assistance program
Paid parental and adoption leave
Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)
Seven associate wellness half days per year
Merchandise discount on all of our brands
Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!
Additional Information ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Operating at the intersection of corporate strategy, finance, technology, and functional partners, this role translates enterprise priorities into a cohesive, forward‑looking Americas agenda and actionable regional plans. The Director / Sr. Director will lead the development of strategic frameworks, multi‑year roadmaps, and phased plans that guide how the Americas organization and its core processes evolve over time, with a clear focus on prioritizing the business enablers required to unlock future growth opportunities.
Success in this role requires the ability to navigate ambiguity, influence across a matrixed organization, and translate complex strategic questions into clear, actionable plans that drive momentum and measurable impact. This is a hands‑on leadership role, requiring someone who can operate as both a thought partner and an execution driver bringing structure, clarity, and pace to scaling the business.
This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.
What You’ll Do
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Americas Managing Director, helping define, shape, and advance the regional transformation agenda
Lead the Americas strategic planning process in partnership with Corporate Strategy and Finance, ensuring enterprise priorities are translated into clear regional direction and actionable plans
Develop strategic frameworks, multi‑year roadmaps, and phased plans that guide the evolution of the Americas organization, capabilities, and operating model
Integrate enterprise strategies and roadmaps (e.g., technology, operating model, growth platforms) into Americas planning and prioritization
Identify, prioritize, and advance the most critical business enablers across people, process, structure, and technology to unlock future growth opportunities
Lead large, cross‑functional strategic initiatives that drive meaningful change, from problem definition through execution and delivery
Shape and phase organizational design and foundational processes that enable scalability and future business development
Establish clear goals, milestones, and success metrics to ensure strategic initiatives progress with rigor and momentum
Act as a central point of coordination across corporate strategy, finance, technology, and functional partners to ensure alignment and focus
Influence senior leaders across a matrixed organization to drive decisions, accountability, and follow‑through
Translate complex, ambiguous business challenges into clear strategic choices and recommendations for executive audiences
Own executive‑level communication and storytelling related to the Americas strategy, priorities, and progress
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred
8–12+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, corporate strategy, or similar roles (retail, consumer, or omnichannel experience strongly preferred)
Proven ability to operate at both a strategic and execution level, able to set direction while also driving work forward
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect strategy to financial outcomes and operational plans
Experience leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders
Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives for executive audiences
High level of ownership and accountability; ability to “get things done” in a fast‑paced environment
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to create structure where it does not exist
Strong collaboration and influencing skills across a broad range of functions and leadership levels
Benefits & Perks
Incentive bonus program
Annual companywide review process
Flexible spending accounts
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Associate assistance program
Paid parental and adoption leave
Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)
Seven associate wellness half days per year
Merchandise discount on all of our brands
Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!
Additional Information ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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