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Director, Corporate Strategy

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Job Description - Director, Corporate Strategy

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.  

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today! 

Description  

The Director, Corporate Strategy is responsible for leading enterprise-wide strategic planning, long-range growth priorities and preparation of quarterly Board Meeting materials. This role partners closely with executive leadership to identify opportunities, evaluate market trends, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure alignment between corporate objectives and business execution, and serves as a key advisor and coach to senior leaders to enable the creation and execution of actionable strategic plans that deliver measurable business results.

As the Director, Corporate Strategy, you will focus on:

Strategic Planning & Business Alignment:

  • Lead the development and execution of the company’s strategic planning process

  • Partner with executive leadership to define long-term business priorities, growth strategies, and transformation initiatives

  • Facilitate annual and multi-year strategic planning sessions across functions and business units

  • Ensure alignment between corporate strategy, operational priorities, and financial objectives

  • Monitor initiative progress and ensure accountability for strategic outcomes
     

Market & Competitive Intelligence:

  • Analyze industry trends, customer dynamics, market opportunities, and competitive landscapes

  • Conduct strategic assessments to identify risks, opportunities, and emerging business models

  • Develop executive-level insights and recommendations based on market data and business performance

  • Support mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and integration activities as needed

Executive Partnership & Decision Support:

  • Prepare strategic presentations, business cases, and recommendations for executive leadership and Board discussions

  • Prepare quarterly Board materials in conjunction with CEO

  • Serve as a thought partner to senior leaders on organizational priorities and investment decisions

  • Facilitate alignment and collaboration across business functions and stakeholder groups
     

Performance Measurement & Governance:

  • Establish strategic KPIs and performance tracking mechanisms.

  • Monitor execution against strategic goals and recommend adjustments as business conditions evolve

  • Support governance structures that drive accountability and transparency


Team Leadership:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop strategy team members and project leaders

  • Foster a culture of analytical thinking, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

  • Build strategic capabilities across the organization 

Required education, experiences & skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Strategy, or related field

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, business transformation, finance, correlated leadership roles

  • Experience working directly with executive leadership teams

  • Proven track record leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and cross-functional programs

  • Strong strategic thinking and business acumen

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities

  • Strong financial and operational understanding

  • Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills

  • Ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels

  • Experience leading change and organizational transformation

  • Strong project management and prioritization skills

  • Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations
     

Preferred education, experiences & skills:

  • MBA or advanced degree

  • Experience in complex, matrixed, or global organizations


 

Why Work in St. Louis, Missouri

Our facility is located in St. Louis, famous for its Gateway Arch standing at 630 feet tall. St. Louis is a family-friendly, historic metropolitan area with a low cost of living and first-class schools. The city offers excellent restaurants, shopping areas, art galleries, and numerous festivals throughout the year, making this an exciting place to live and work.

About Our Location

Our location is the host of Copeland’s corporate headquarters. Our products have become household names that support the comfort and well-being of our customers. The employees at this location provide support to the various businesses within the platform, allowing for many networking opportunities across businesses.

Onsite Work Arrangement:

This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities

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Our Commitment to Our People 

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial. 

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally. 

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.  

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team! 

 

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce.  Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

 

Work Authorization 

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. 

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