Director Strategic Initiatives

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Headquarters, AZ, USA
In-Office
Retail • Sports
The Role
YOUR MISSION
  • In collaboration with the Strategy leader and Management Board, lead the strategic transformation program, setting the overall direction and ensuring alignment with the company's growth objectives and competitive positioning
  • Lead and oversee all project leaders, providing guidance and support to ensure the successful execution of cross-functional transformation initiatives
  • Act as the primary internal advisor for continuous improvement, identifying strategic transformative opportunities, reviewing recommendations from project leaders, analyzing program-level data, and driving solution development and implementation to secure the organization’s ongoing success
  • Develop and deliver comprehensive update presentations and reports to senior leadership and governance boards, enabling informed decision-making and transparent communication across all levels of the organization
  • Collaborate with executive stakeholders and functional teams to ensure cross-company alignment, reinforce a culture of continuous improvement, and oversee the governance and successful completion of all transformation objectives.

YOUR TALENT
  • At least 8-10 years of relevant work experience in a Consulting, Corporate Strategy or similar role, within the sporting goods, fashion or FMCG industry
  • Proven leadership and influencing skills in an international context
  • Proven ability to lead complex strategic transformative programs and projects
  • Strong business acumen and understanding of the broader business context in the sporting goods industry
  • Strong qualitative and quantitative problem-solving skills, identifying key issues and developing effective solutions
  • Very strong communication skills towards senior management
  • Highly committed team player with a great affinity towards sports.

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

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The Company
Boston, MA
14,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1948

What We Do

At PUMA, we are in constant pursuit of faster. That extends beyond our support of the fastest athletes in the world. We also work to be fast in how we adapt to and connect with the constantly changing world around us. Through innovative design, iconic footwear and apparel, and authentic partnerships, we aim to always push what’s next in both sport and culture. That hustler’s spirit can be felt across PUMA categories, partnerships, offices, and countries. And we are always in search of talent that can help us set the pace at which sport and culture collide, as well as finding better ways to connect and collaborate with our communities. PUMA supports over 14,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

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