This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the organisation at the highest level. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Vice President, Strategy serves as a trusted advisor, strategic architect, and enterprise execution leader, translating vision into action and ensuring the company's most critical priorities are delivered.
The successful candidate will drive enterprise strategy, lead strategic growth initiatives including M&A, and establish the operating discipline that enables the executive team to execute with clarity, speed, and accountability.
This role is ideal for a leader who combines strategic thinking with a relentless focus on results and thrives in complex, fast-moving environments.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Strategy & Prioritization
Lead development and evolution of enterprise strategy, in partnership with the CEO and executive team
Translate long-term strategic priorities into actionable annual and quarterly plans
Facilitate strategic planning processes, including executive offsites and multi-year roadmap development
Drive clarity on "where to play" and "how to win," ensuring alignment across functions
M&A Strategy
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize M&A opportunities aligned to the company's strategic growth priorities
Develop and maintain a robust acquisition and partnership pipeline
Lead end-to-end M&A execution, including valuation, deal structuring, negotiation, and closing
Oversee comprehensive due diligence processes
Operating Cadence & Execution Discipline
Establish and run the executive operating rhythm (e.g., OKRs, business reviews, strategic checkpoints)
Ensure alignment of priorities across the executive team and track progress against commitments
Drive accountability for results, surfacing risks, dependencies, and trade-offs early
Facilitate decision-making, ensuring clear ownership and follow-through
Cross Functional Execution
Lead or coordinate high-priority, cross-functional initiatives critical to business performance
Partner with functional leaders to remove barriers and accelerate execution
Monitor progress on key strategic initiatives and course correct as needed
Support enterprise transformation efforts, ensuring momentum and delivery
CEO Leverage & Executive Team Effectiveness
Serve as a trusted advisor and day-to-day thought partner to the CEO
Shape CEO agenda, priorities, and key decision forums
Prepare the CEO for critical internal and external engagements
Act as a sounding board on strategic trade-offs and organizational priorities
YOU MUST HAVE
15+ years of experience spanning corporate strategy or operations
Proven ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels
Experience working closely with executive teams and senior leadership
Strong track record of driving cross-functional initiatives and organizational alignment
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and build trust at all levels
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Competitive compensation and incentive eligibility aligned to role level
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other voluntary benefits
401(k) plan with company match
Flexible vacation policy
Parental leave and family‑support benefits
Employee assistance and wellbeing programs
Opportunities for career growth and development within a global organization
Exposure to senior leadership and the ability to make enterprise‑level impact
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Vice President, Strategy
SBG · Charlotte, NC, USA ·
- Job type:
- Full Time