New Balance
Job title:
Senior Manager Strategy
Company
New Balance
Job description
Who We Are:Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.JOB MISSION:As Senior Manager – Corporate Strategy, you will lead highly visible cross-functional initiatives that support the organization’s strategic plans. This senior level individual will deeply understand market, industry, and competitive trends, as well as ever-evolving consumer needs, to become a highly valued business partner to our senior leaders. They will be known as a ‘change agent’ that is constantly challenging the status quo with their data-and-consumer-first perspectives.MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Partner with senior leaders to execute the company’s most critical initiatives
- Define and measure the value creation and KPIs across our enterprise-wide strategy and initiatives; providing actionable recommendations based on your analysis.
- Provide senior leadership with consistent and regular progress updates on strategy initiatives
- Establish business case for new capabilities
- Lead day-to-day interactions with outside partner vendors and guide future strategic engagements
- Over time, build and manage a small team
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
- MBA preferred with 5-10 years’ experience in one of the following fields: internal strategy, consulting, business development. Experience in the footwear/apparel/sports industries is a plus but not required.
- Experience developing business cases with both quantitative and qualitative elements. In turn, this individual will possess:
- Strong analytical skills
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills; they must be professional and confident with an ability to work with all levels of the organization, especially senior level leaders and C-suite executives.
- Ability and desire to work at both the strategic and tactical levels
- Experience managing complex programs (defining requirements, facilitating progress and mitigating risks/blockers) that involve leading cross-functional teams.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, including improvements to existing concepts, and the creation of new innovate ideas.
- Dual capacities for collaborative brainstorming and independent ownership of work.
Regular Associate BenefitsOur products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.Flexible Work ScheduleFor decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced “Work from Anywhere” (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.Equal Opportunity EmployerNew Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.
Expected salary
Location
Brighton, MA
Job date
Mon, 17 Jun 2024 07:57:08 GMT
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