Senior Director - Strategic Projects | NYU544
Location: Madrid, Community of Madrid
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide broad strategic guidance, analysis, and recommendations to the executive leadership team, while collaborating cross-functionally to drive business performance and innovation.
- Manage the development and execution of the company's overall strategic plan, aligning business goals with market trends and opportunities.
- Identify emerging industry trends and competitive landscapes to anticipate challenges and capitalize on growth areas.
- Contribute to the definition, refinement, and communication of the company's strategic vision to internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify potential growth markets, customer segments, and new business opportunities.
- Assess the competitive landscape, including evaluating competitors' strengths, weaknesses, and market positioning.
- Provide actionable insights based on market intelligence to guide strategic decisions.
- Identify and evaluate potential partnerships, collaborations, and acquisitions that align with the company's strategic goals.
- Identify opportunities for revenue diversification and expansion into new markets.
- Contribute to the development of financial models and projections for strategic initiatives.
- Evaluate the financial feasibility and potential risks associated with strategic projects.
- Monitor and assess the financial performance of existing initiatives against strategic objectives.
- Foster solid relationships and collaborate with various departments, including marketing, operations, finance, and technology, to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Provide strategic guidance and insights to support the development of new products, services, and initiatives.
- Act as an internal thought leader, sharing insights and recommendations through presentations, reports, and discussions.
- Lead and mentor a team of strategic analysts and advisors, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
- Expertise in strategic planning, market analysis, and business development.
- Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of market dynamics and strategic planning.
- Excellent analytical skills, with proficiency in using data and analytics to inform strategic choices and validate hypotheses.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Solid leadership and team management capability.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and changing environment.
- Broad mix of strategic thinking, leadership, and technical skills to effectively guide the organization's strategic direction and decision-making.
- Highly skilled in creating and analyzing different scenarios to anticipate potential outcomes and develop contingency plans.
- Ability to assess the potential profitability of various projects and initiatives, considering costs, revenues, and margins.
- Broad knowledge of budgeting processes and strategic allocation of resources to maximize returns.
- Understanding of global market dynamics, cultural differences, and international expansion strategies.
Academic Qualifications and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related fields.
Required Experience:
- Proven track record of successfully driving strategic initiatives and achieving business outcomes.
- Substantial experience in a senior strategic advisory role, ideally within a relevant industry.
- Substantial experience in building complex financial models to evaluate the financial impact of strategic initiatives, investments, and business decisions.
- Substantial experience in conducting comprehensive due diligence for potential mergers, acquisitions, or partnerships.
Skills Summary:
Digital Transformation, Financial Modeling, Leadership, Legal Compliances, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Strategic Advisory, Strategic Analysis.
What will make you a good fit for the role?
Workplace Type: Hybrid Working
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