Senior Stategy Manager

Why join us? 

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Senior Strategy Manager will be responsible for managing the successful delivery of strategic projects according to measures of time, budget, scope, quality, and relationship.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supporting key corporate development activities, from strategy formulation and initial due diligence on through deal execution and integration support
• Communicating cross-functionally: Communicate with project team members, business stakeholders, and other areas of the company  
• Consulting: Serve as a consultant to internal/external business partners, effectively leveraging opportunities outside the traditional scope of work 
• Supporting strategy: Lead complex and high priority projects targeted at supporting the overall corporate strategy. You will provide project management to key stakeholders, data analytics, ideation, and recommendations, often working with executive level stakeholders throughout the organization 
• Be a source of competitive intelligence and macroeconomic analytics helping us keep a tight read on the context around us

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or Operations. A Master’s degree in Business Administration or another relevant advanced degree is beneficial but not required.
• Three or more years of experience in an accounting or financial business environment, including providing consultation to outside clients 
• Two years of experience in strategy or corporate development functions
• Two years of experience in project management, continuous improvement, or change management 
• Experience in financial modeling and analyzing trends, metrics, data, and best practices 
• Ability to work independently with little oversight on critical business topics
• Ability to manage and progress work via influence as opposed to hierarchy 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and analyze complex data and generate new ideas and solutions 
• Ability to be a well-respected, agile, and flexible leader 
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically, coupled with strong decision-making skills 
• Strong skills, with a proven capability to present complex concepts in a concise and understandable way to a variety of audiences 
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as projects require (up to 25% at times but typically more like 5%).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  [email protected].