Atterro is hiring for a long term contract Director, Corporate Strategy role onsite at a major Technology Company in Ridgefield Park, NJ. Atterro offers competitive compensation and medical, dental, vision and 401k benefits

Director, Corporate Strategy

The Director, Corporate Strategy position will lead cross-business initiatives, provide strategic advice to Executive management, and oversee strategy development impacting Samsung Electronics America (SEA).
Key activities and responsibilities include: 
• Be part of core Vision 2023 team, lead development of mid-to-long term strategy projects for sales, marketing, supply chain, retail operations, and other support groups in the US. 
• PMO key transformation initiatives core to Vision 2023 and division priorities. Spanning growth, go-to-market, and operational performance enhancement by directly scoping, initiating, planning, leading, and executing strategy projects 
• Create strategic communications for internal and external audiences
• Formulate in-depth strategic insights/foresights and thought leadership on electronics industry, channel, and consumer trends to the CEO
• Develop business cases and strategic options based on industry insights, internal capabilities, financial models, and ROI analysis to support planning initiatives
• Develop new business models & partnerships that will drive the growth of business in the US 
Strategic Analyses: 
• Develop insights related to the forecasted outlook of the economy, industry, and channel to determine their potential impact on sales and marketing goals. Generate associated action recommendation
• Provide Executive Management with timely and insightful analysis on critical competitive threats, movements and strategies with implications and recommended action
• Provide critical analytical support for business decision-making involving cross-departmental and multi-functional areas
Strategy Development:
• Mid-to-long term Strategy: Lead development of mid-to-long term (3 - 5 year time horizons) strategy by working with key stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, SCM, etc.) within SEA
• Management Planning: Identify strategy, goals, and objectives for the next year by working with key stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, SCM, etc.) within SEA. Supervise Management Planning process, and facilitate key support groups development of their strategies based on MP guidance
• Go-to-Market Strategy: Provide thought leadership on go-to-market strategies for existing and emerging categories, including channel promotion, positioning, etc.
• Business Enhancement: Lead efforts to enhance existing businesses to achieve strategic objectives through operational enhancements and human capital development
Scenario Planning
• Scenario Analysis: Assess the competitive marketplace to identify market opportunities and risks. Develop contingency plans for possibilities based upon both known and anticipated actions by competitors and the overall market 
• Recommendations: Propose workable actions based on comprehensive review of data including sell-in, sell-through, forecast, target sell-through, total demand, etc. for competitors, Samsung, and the industry
Strategic Initiatives:
• Projects identified: Vision 2023 Strategic initiatives (Education vertical, MDE), 2019/2020 Risk management etc.
• Project Management: Oversee projects of strategic importance. Project can include those involving the use of Samsung staff and/or outside consultants
• Cross-divisional Task Forces: Lead and facilitate cross-divisional task forces on key strategic issues based on senior management request
• Business Case Development: Create business cases, financial analyses, and ROI assessments based on understanding of SEA’s capabilities, financial principles, and strategic insights
Strategic Initiatives:
• Projects identified: Vision 2023 Strategic initiatives (Education vertical, MDE), 2019/2020 Risk management etc.
• Project Management: Oversee projects of strategic importance. Project can include those involving the use of Samsung staff and/or outside consultants
• Cross-divisional Task Forces: Lead and facilitate cross-divisional task forces on key strategic issues based on senior management request
• Business Case Development: Create business cases, financial analyses, and ROI assessments based on understanding of SEA’s capabilities, financial principles, and strategic insights

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DESIRED PROCESS SKILLS: 

Strategy Formulation; Project Management Capabilities; Analytical skills; Communication; Digital Marketing; and presentation skills; Ability to garner support and collaborate efficiently across multiple departments and functions; Critical thinking and decision-making

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

Required qualifications:
• Prior consulting experience (internal or external) a strong plus
• Background in corporate strategy, strategic planning, consulting, digital marketing, and business development 
• Knowledge of one or more consumer goods industries, preferably in consumer electronics, but not required
• BA is required for this position with a graduate level degree (i.e., MA, MBA, etc) preferred
• Demonstrated strategic thinker who can turn strategic objectives into practical action
• Ability to efficiently scope and execute concrete strategic initiatives
• Experience in leading and coordinating multi-functional teams with diverse interests toward shared objectives
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills and facility for establishing relationships cross-functionally and cross-divisionally 
• Authorized to work in the U.S