VP of Business Strategy Job

VP of Business Strategy
Core Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and oversee organization's long-term strategic goals, business plans, and strategic initiatives aligned with company vision and market opportunities

Lead corporate strategic planning process including annual strategic planning, 3–5 year long-range planning, scenario modeling, and capital allocation recommendations

Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and industry trend assessment to identify growth opportunities, white space, and strategic threats

Evaluate and recommend strategic initiatives including organic growth, new product development, market entry, acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, and divestitures

Partner with CEO, executive leadership, and business unit heads to align business objectives, drive strategic execution, and coordinate cross-functional strategic initiatives

Support M&A and corporate development activities including target evaluation, valuation, financial modeling, due diligence, negotiation support, and integration planning

Monitor and evaluate performance of company strategies and initiatives; track progress against KPIs and report findings to executive leaders with actionable recommendations

Generate and disseminate actionable intelligence on market dynamics, competitor strategies, pricing trends, and financial benchmarks to support strategic planning and revenue growth

Develop go-to-market strategies for new products and services, leveraging market insights and competitive positioning

Drive coordination of broad strategic initiatives including workplan development, stakeholder alignment, progress tracking, and delivery of measurable outcomes

Support executive-level strategy discussions through preparation of materials, insights, and recommendations for Board and leadership meetings

Typical Profile:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field required; MBA strongly preferred

10–15+ years of experience in business strategy, corporate strategy, management consulting, corporate development, or related strategic roles

5–8+ years in senior strategy leadership roles (VP, SVP, Director of Strategy) with enterprise-wide scope

Deep expertise in strategic planning, competitive analysis, market research, financial modeling, and M&A support

Strong knowledge of business strategy frameworks, scenario planning, and capital allocation principles

Proven track record driving strategic initiatives with measurable impact on revenue growth, market position, and business performance

Experience in relevant industry verticals (technology, media/entertainment, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services)

Excellent leadership, communication, and executive presence; ability to influence CEO, Board, and C-suite stakeholders

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with expertise in strategic analysis, financial modeling, and data-driven decision-making

Management consulting background (McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Big 4) often preferred

Willingness to travel as needed for leadership meetings, strategic planning sessions, and M&A activities

Key Metrics:

Strategic initiative completion rate and value realization

Revenue growth from new strategic initiatives and market opportunities

Market share gains and competitive positioning improvements

M&A deal flow, evaluation quality, and value creation from transactions

Strategic plan accuracy and milestone achievement

Cross-functional alignment and stakeholder satisfaction

Market insight quality and impact on executive decisions

Strategy team performance, retention, and capability development

How It Differs:

VP of Strategic Planning: Owns "planning process" - structured planning cycles, frameworks, cross-functional alignment

VP of Business Strategy: Owns "strategic content" - market analysis, competitive strategy, growth initiatives, M&A support

Chief Strategy Officer: C-suite role with broader mandate including portfolio strategy, major M&A, and enterprise transformation

VP of Corporate Development: Owns "transactions" - M&A execution, deal sourcing, due diligence vs. broader business strategy