Director of Strategy and Business

Overview

Koch Engineered Solutions is hiring a Director of Strategy and Business to be located in our Wichita, KS or Scottsdale, AZ office. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping KES’s growth by serving as a strategic partner to business leaders, driving growth through the identification and implementation of changes across organic growth, business transformation, and M&A. You will need to be a strategic and cost-effective thinker, willing to challenge the status quo, with exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive value creation.

• Strategic
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with KES business unit leaders to develop and execute strategic initiatives that enhance performance and market competitiveness.
• Performance Optimization:
  Provide analytical and strategic support to identify opportunities for improvements, cost efficiencies, and revenue growth.
• Change Management:
  Support business leaders in implementing transformative initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, to align efforts with KES’s broader vision.
• Deal Sourcing and Evaluation:
  Identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential acquisition targets aligned with KES’s growth strategy.
• Due Diligence:
  Lead comprehensive due diligence processes, including financial, operational, and cultural assessments, to ensure alignment with KES’s vision and values.
• Investment Analysis:
  Develop economics to support decision-making.

• Progressive experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or corporate development roles.
• Deep experience in financial and economic decision-making.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in corporate/business development, capital allocation, investments, and acquisitions.
• Experience partnering, leading, and influencing through change initiatives or business transformation.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, finance, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with in the manufacturing, energy, or related industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Familiarity with financial modeling and valuation techniques for deal assessment.
• Experience working in or with organizations with a global footprint.
• M&A experience in developing, originating, analyzing, and executing transactions.

At KES, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of a global leader in engineered solutions. This role offers:

• A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that values innovation and impact.
• Exposure to high-impact decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership within a dynamic organization.

Hiring philosophy and equal opportunity:
Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. As an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status, we comply with applicable law. Some offers of employment may be conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test where permitted by law. This employer uses E-Verify where required. Please speak to your recruiter for details on compensation philosophy and eligibility.