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 creative identification and implementation of changes across organic growth, business transformation, and M&A. You will need to be a strong, strategic, and cost-effective thinker, be willing to challenge the status quo, have exceptional relationship-building skills, and be able 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.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

As a Koch company, Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) is a dynamic network of businesses that work together to create an ecosystem of domain expertise to increase operational efficiency, improve safety, reduce waste, and reduce emissions.

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