Sr. Director, Corporate Strategy

Overview

As the Sr. Director of Corporate Strategy, you will play a pivotal role in crafting the strategic direction of our company against a long-term framework. We are seeking the profile of a candidate with an “athlete mindset”— comfortable with change, possesses an innate desire for movement, quick on their feet, and someone who brings the highest-level of thinking and solutions to propel our strategies forward.  In this role, you will work closely with Senior Leadership and will be responsible for driving and implementing high-impact projects to deliver total shareholder returns. This is a highly cross-functional position that requires someone who is a self-starter, team player, carries an inclusive mindset and a “can do” attitude, and demonstrates the ability to drive consistent results the yield global, Enterprise-wide impact.  

What You'll Bring to the Table

• Provide guidance and complete projects and initiatives assigned by the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Senior Vice President (SVP) of Corporate Strategy.
• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in partnership with senior leadership to establish & develop high-impact frameworks.
• Results oriented; Ability to drive the team toward results by using a robust, fact-based and hypothesis-driven approach, and generating metrics to measure a team’s impact and holds the team accountable.
• Define and disseminate project success criteria to all involved parties throughout the project life cycle.
• Proactively lead changes in project scope, identify potential risks, and devise mitigation and contingency plans.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and partners in a timely and clear fashion.
• Drive special initiatives or ad hoc competitive research, including preparing materials for and addressing internal and external partners.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and standard methodologies in project management, bringing innovative ideas to improve Crocs Inc.’s strategic capabilities.
• Serve as a liaison with project collaborators, ensuring continuous communication and alignment.
• Work hand-in-hand with the Project Management team on key cross-functional initiatives.

 

What You'll Do

• Minimum 12+ years in a corporate strategy or consultant role, with consumer-led or multi-brand proven experience preferred.
• 4+ years of management experience, with strong leadership and team-building skills to ignite and empower cross-functional teams.
• Master’s in business administration or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
• Background in corporate development is a plus.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing complex strategic programs and initiatives from inception to completion.
• Ability to manage at all levels, coordinating with numerous departments across Crocs with comfort, confidence, and proven success in leading change.
• Strong project management skills with a solid understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, including the ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills, showcasing the capability to anticipate hurdles, formulate practical solutions, and synthesize disparate sets of quantitative/qualitative data to drive innovative solutions.
• Collaborative Experience: Experience working with executives and presenting to top-level management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills required. Must be able to prioritize, drive, and complete multiple projects on time.
• Experience working in a global environment, with geographic flexibility, and multilingual experience preferred.

 

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