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Senior Manager, Strategy

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Kohl's

Senior Manager, Strategy

Menomonee Falls, WI

This role is based at our Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI. You'll work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

About the Role

As Senior Manager of Strategy, you will be a strategic thought leader, working with cross-functional executives in the development, planning, and prioritization of their resources to support strategic initiatives

What You'll Do

  • Oversee strategy design for a portfolio of initiatives based on internal and external insights, industry, competitive context, macro trends, and knowledge of the business
  • Provide thought leadership and strategic support to executive leaders
  • Continually learn about and probe into the different aspects of the business to make informed projections and drive strategic direction

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  • Articulate where initiatives are going, the actions needed to make progress, and determine what success looks within structured and ambiguous problems/situations
  • Ensure that executive stakeholders are working toward common goals, establish alignment around intended outcomes/results, and assess and adjust the direction in response to changes
  • Leverage internal partners throughout the business to ensure strategies are well-informed with context on the business, customer, and industry
  • Present recommendations and craft business cases and stories to gain consensus from executives
  • Partner with senior executives to influence and interpret high-level strategy direction into action
  • Create an effective work environment by developing a common vision, setting clear objectives, expecting teamwork, recognizing outstanding performance, and maintaining open communication
  • Additional tasks may be assigned as necessary

  • What Skills You Have

    Required
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • 8+ years related experience in strategy, finance or related role/responsibility
    • Demonstrated strength in strategic thinking, planning, problem solving, analytics and critical thinking
    • Management experience leading complex projects with cross-functional teams in a highly collaborative way
    • Ability to bring structure and a path forward to ambiguous problems/situations
    • Advanced communication skills and ability to influence others
    • Experience managing cross-functional projects

    Preferred
    • MBA
    • Experience in retail or corporate strategy
    • Consulting experience

    Client-provided location(s): Menomonee Falls, WI 53051, USA
    Job ID: kohls-10486_KLHKUSR400971
    Employment Type: Other

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Long-Term Disability
      • HSA
      • On-Site Gym
      • Pet Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • HSA With Employer Contribution
      • Mental Health Benefits
    • Parental Benefits

      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
      • On-site/Nearby Childcare
      • Fertility Benefits
      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Adoption Leave
    • Work Flexibility

      • Flexible Work Hours
      • Remote Work Opportunities
      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Casual Dress
      • On-Site Cafeteria
      • Company Outings
      • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Leave of Absence
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Relocation Assistance
      • Financial Counseling
    • Professional Development

      • Leadership Training Program
      • Associate or Rotational Training Program
      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Mentor Program
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Lunch and Learns
      • Promote From Within
      • Shadowing Opportunities
      • Internship Program
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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