Senior Director, Strategy

1 month ago

Brampton Ontario CS, Peel region, Canada Loblaw Companies Limited Full time
Senior Director, Strategy & Business Development

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust, and making connections are valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.

We are looking for a Sr. Director, Strategy & Business Development with a strong background in strategy and exceptional analytical, problem-solving, as well as strong communication skills. Reporting to the SVP Strategy and Business Development, the ideal candidate further has a proven track record of leading important projects and of building effective relationships with people at varying levels of complex organizations.

If you are a self-driven individual with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication, and interpersonal skills to proactively engage and build relationships across varying levels of the organization, we look forward to receiving your application.

What you’ll do:

  1. Lead and execute Strategy projects, effectively working with key stakeholders to frame strategic questions, identify creative, impactful, and practical solutions supported by analysis, and lead teams through the execution of these strategies.
  2. Partner with the operating businesses by building rapport with key stakeholders across the Loblaw group of companies to effectively and seamlessly work with them on project delivery while acting as an advisor to them on important strategic questions and the annual planning and review cycle.
  3. Grow and manage a small team of 3-4 FTE by directing the work of team members while creating appropriate roles for them which align with their personal development goals. Investing in mentoring and coaching to provide opportunities for the team to continue to grow and develop.
  4. Act as a thought partner to the SVP Strategy & Business Development and Loblaw leadership as well as stakeholders at the Group level (George Weston Limited).

What you’ll bring:

  • 8+ years of relevant experience in Strategy and Business Development, ideally at a top-tier consulting firm, or in Corporate Strategy/Corporate Development at a leading Canadian retail company.
  • 3+ years of direct team leadership experience.
  • Strong financial/business acumen applied to our core businesses, with prior experience in Canadian Retail, Grocery, or Healthcare considered an asset.
  • Project management abilities to structure work in executable pieces, support complex projects and lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Creative problem-solving skills to tackle complex projects and deal with unstructured problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to build effective and trustful relationships in complex matrix organizations.
  • Willingness and ability to be flexible, self-directed, and organized.
  • Excellent communication skills to distill key messages for senior audiences (including the C-suite and Boards) and effectively and confidently present findings, recommendations, and opinions.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

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