Director of Strategy

Industrial Electric Manufacturing (IEM); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 202,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability

EAP

401(k)

Job summary

IEM in San Francisco seeks a Director of Strategy to lead enterprise-level strategic planning and execution, driving growth, value, and competitive advantage. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will guide corporate and growth strategies, supervise a team of strategy consultants, and collaborate with executives to shape the company’s future.

You will oversee cross‑functional initiatives, manage performance metrics, and work closely with senior leaders to translate insights into actionable

Qualifications

• Analyze financial, operational, and market data to develop actionable strategic recommendations
• Supervising, mentoring, and developing junior professional staff
• Present complex analyses to senior executives and stakeholders
• Developing Financial Models to drive executive decision making
• Performing and negotiating with large contract value vendors

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of corporate and business-unit strategy, including long-term strategic planning, growth initiatives, and operational improvement programs.
• Serve as a senior strategic advisor to the Chief of Staff, CEO, and executive leadership team on matters related to corporate strategy, market positioning, and enterprise performance.
• Direct comprehensive market, industry, and competitive analyses to identify growth opportunities, emerging trends, risks, and strategic implications for the business.
• Lead inorganic growth initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships, encompassing target identification, diligence coordination, valuation analysis, and integration planning.
• Oversee enterprise performance management by defining key performance indicators, reviewing financial and operational data, and recommending strategies to improve efficiency, profitability, and scalability.
• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives involving finance, operations, sales, engineering, and external advisors to ensure effective execution and alignment with corporate priorities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership & mentoring

Executive presentations

Financial modeling

Vendor negotiations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Finance/Business/Economics

Job description

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

Job Duties

The New IEM LLC in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Director of Strategy to lead enterprise-level strategic planning and execution initiatives that drive long‑term growth, value creation, and competitive advantage for IEM. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this role partners closely with executive leadership to develop, evaluate, and implement corporate, business unit, and growth strategies across the organization. The Director of Strategy has direct supervisory responsibility over a team of strategy consultants and associates and oversees complex, cross‑functional initiatives with significant business impact.

Job responsibilities and duties

• Lead the development and execution of corporate and business‑unit strategy, including long‑term strategic planning, growth initiatives, and operational improvement programs.
• Serve as a senior strategic advisor to the Chief of Staff, CEO, and executive leadership team on matters related to corporate strategy, market positioning, and enterprise performance.
• Direct comprehensive market, industry, and competitive analyses to identify growth opportunities, emerging trends, risks, and strategic implications for the business.
• Lead inorganic growth initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships, encompassing target identification, diligence coordination, valuation analysis, and integration planning.
• Oversee enterprise performance management by defining key performance indicators, reviewing financial and operational data, and recommending strategies to improve efficiency, profitability, and scalability.
• Lead cross‑functional strategic initiatives involving finance, operations, sales, engineering, and external advisors to ensure effective execution and alignment with corporate priorities.

This position will oversee the following positions:

• Strategy Associate
• Strategy Consultant
• Sr. Consultant

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Commerce, Finance, Business, Economics or any related field of study, plus at least six (6) years of experience in any related position(s) through which the required skills were gained.

Qualified applicants must also have demonstrable proficiency, skill, experience, and knowledge with the following:

1. Analyze financial, operational, and market data to develop actionable strategic recommendations
2. Supervising, mentoring, and developing junior professional staff
3. Present complex analyses to senior executives and stakeholders
4. Developing Financial Models to drive executive decision making
5. Performing and negotiating with large contract value vendors

No telecommuting or work from home (WFH) benefit available. This position requires 30% domestic and international travel to the following areas: Vancouver, Florida, Virginia, Washington DC, and Oregon, as needed.

The company offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Disability, EAP, 401(k), and other state‑mandated benefits.

Additional Information

• Job Site: 1 Sutter Street, Ste. 800, San Francisco, CA 94104
• Salary: $224,661 per year.
• EOE.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem‑solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com

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