Director of Strategy & Development

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.

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 and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree: Business, finance, or engineering; Master’s Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Experience: 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

Skills

• 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 foster a culture of continuous learning
• Ability to analyze financial information to understand the underlying business issues and identify areas requiring further investigation

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements

• Working conditions associated with normal office environment
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computer, telephone, copier, printer, etc.)
• Ability to effectively communicate in both small and large groups and settings
• Ability to traverse between multiple locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania as needed
• Domestic and/or international travel is required
• Minimum 25%

Total Rewards

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

How to Apply

To apply: Click ‘Apply Now’ to the role of interest, upload your resume and complete the application. Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Swagelok is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.