What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director - Strategy position at Inspire Brands?
The Senior Director of Strategy is a critical role positioned within Inspire’s Commercial team (Data & Analytics, Demand Generation, Digital Guest Experience, and PR) and supports the Inspire organization broadly. The Snr. Director role is responsible for the overall leadership and execution of the Strategy team activities, inclusive of: driving strategic planning across Commercial and Inspire more broadly, developing and operationalizing cross-functional strategic initiatives and process improvements, and supporting executive agendas and operations. Critical to establish influence, trust and strong business relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders. High exposure role with immediate impact to organization and overall performance of Commercial team. Best suited for strategic athlete, comfortable with ambiguity and a fast pace.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Planning:
- Leadership in driving Inspire’s annual strategic planning and OKR process; aid in defining, coordinating, prioritizing and facilitating strategic objectives across Inspire to deliver upon our vision
Strategic Initiatives:
- Partner with cross-functional partners in driving alignment, prioritization, coordination / interdependencies, resources and identifying risks of Commercial activities. This includes revenue strategy, digital strategy and data strategy.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables for strategic initiatives
Commercial Change Management:
- Facilitate development and innovate solutions for transformation program strategy, governance, communications and ways of working across Commercial (and across Inspire, specifically with Brand organizations)
- Identify, analyze, and evaluate existing business processes, systems, and workflows to identify areas for improvement and optimization
Business Operations:
- Develop executive-level documents and manage leadership and operating committee discussions
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required
- Preferred Master’s in Business Administration
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a strategic role at a large consumer brand, technology company – corporate experience required
- Experience at a top-tier consulting firm with a focus on consumer
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with at all levels, across multiple functions, and drive participation and collaboration. Demonstrated ability in working with key executives and stakeholders to solve and drive business outcomes
- Strong project management skills in cross functional environments
- Experience in business model or process improvements
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills; comfortable with P&L workings
- Excellent organizational abilities, including managing complex priorities and multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work independently. A self-starter that takes ownership of tasks and drives them forward without constant supervision
- Enjoys seeing impact of work in the organization, highly motivated and comfortable with ambiguity
- Thrives working in a fast-paced, constantly iterating environment. Flexibility and adaptability are key traits for success in this role
- Maverick approach to work, sense of humor, and intellectual curiosity with a passion for technology, analytics, digital and ways of working trends
We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.
