Director of Strategy and Business

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.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.