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Sr Digital Strategy Manager
Kohls
Menomonee Falls, WI, United States
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POSITION OBJECTIVE
A critical thought partner working with business leaders in the development of strategies and support of decision-making.
PRIMARY Responsibilities lead strategy development
• Partner with Executive leaders to interpret high-level digital strategy direction into action.
• Identify and assess the pros and cons of possible strategies and articulate a recommendation supported with logical reasoning.
• Continually learn about and probe into the different aspects of our business to make informed projections and guide strategic direction.
• Leverage internal partners in Insights, Analytics, Finance and throughout the business to ensure strategies are well-informed with context on the business, customer and industry.
• Provide consulting expertise for specific digital strategic initiatives, both in strategy support and in road-mapping for successful execution.
Organizational strategy alignment
• Curate content and develop presentations relating to strategic work (independently and/or in partnership with business leader) to communicate with internal and external audiences.
• Influence and orchestrate cross-functional teams to enable execution.
• High-level project management
• Identify and support opportunity in digital space.
Strategy planning
• Lead the curation and communication of pre-read content for the Executive Committee including industry reports, customer insights summaries, relevant articles, macro context, competitive performance and other inspiration to inform the Strategy planning session.
• Help to facilitate annual strategic planning with the Executive Committee.
• Provide recommendations for strategy evolution based on insights, industry and competitive context, macro trends, and knowledge of the digital business
Management of associates
• Manages direct reports, systems and projects to achieve unit goals in accordance with Company policies and practices.
• Prepares and analyzes competitive benchmarking and market analysis.
• Creates an effective work environment by developing a common vision, setting clear objectives, expecting teamwork, recognizing outstanding performance and maintaining open communications.
• Develops staff through coaching, providing performance feedback, providing effective performance assessments and establishing performance and development plans.
QUALIFICATIONS
required
• Demonstrated strength in strategic thinking
• 5+ years related experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to identify priorities and shift focus between the big picture and minutiae
• Ability to understand implications of key decisions on the business, customer and stakeholders
• Strong analytical and proactive problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
• Comfortable with ambiguity and non-linear process
• A clear, direct communication style
• Strong ability to influence
• Composed and flexible in dealing with challenges
• Highly collaborative
• Deep business and writing expertise
• Digital Experience
Preferred
• Masters Degree - MBA or other
• Consulting experience
• Experience in retail or corporate strategy
• Management experience
Special requirements
• N/A