Director of Strategy & Development
Listed on 2025-12-01
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Management
Business Management, Corporate Strategy -
Business
Business Management, Corporate Strategy
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Shift: 1st shift
City: Solon
Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA
Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between.
That same dedication spans to our customers.
Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.
We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.
Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.
We hope you’ll consider joining our team.
Position Summary:
In collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team, this role spearheads the development and analysis of the company’s long-term strategic objectives. As a key leadership position, it facilitates cross-functional team collaboration and supports executive leadership and stakeholders in crafting business strategies that encompass long-term goals, risk management, and business initiatives.
The Director of Strategy and Development reports directly to the Vice President of Marketing and is responsible for influencing the company’s long-term strategic development plan.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Research, develop, and present strategic options that extend beyond the current planning horizon
- Provide insights in the development of long-term strategic insight (megatrends, SWOT, competitive threats, etc.) that inform with the company’s long term strategic planning process
- Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify industry trends, competitive landscape, and growth opportunities.
- Collaborate with senior management and various departments to evaluate and influence business plans and strategies.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor the effectiveness of strategic initiatives and make data-driven decisions.
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the company’s strategic goals are achieved.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by staying abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends.
- Evaluate potential partnerships, acquisitions, or joint ventures to enhance business outcomes.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree:
Business, finance, or engineering - Master’s Degree:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- 10+ years in a business leadership experience in an M&A, strategic planning, business development, product management, market management, or a related field.
- Practical working experience influencing enterprise change, growth strategy implementation, strategic planning, and FP&A.
- Experience identifying and partnering with suppliers, distributors, partner and/or customer relationship.
- Experience delivering top and bottom line growth through P&L ownership
- Experience in B2B industrial technologies
- Intellectually curious with a demonstrated interest in continued learning and facilitating strategic discussions.
- Proven track record of working with multi-functional teams, showing strategic thinking, collaboration, and working well in a constantly evolving environment.
- Open to change, results-oriented, self-motivated, and proactive, having exceptional problem-solving skills and agility in adapting to new challenges.
- Proficiency in budgeting, financial statement, and financial analysis.
- Work comfortably with all levels of leadership, demonstrating an ability to stay calm under stress and uncertainty, and facilitating effective communication.
- Ability to see beyond the obvious to identify opportunities for improvement and…
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