Director Strategy, Mercury Marine

Brunswick Corporation; Fond du Lac (WI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model in Fond du Lac

Job summary

Brunswick Corporation in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin seeks a Director of Strategy to guide Mercury Marine’s transformation, enabling profitable growth and innovation. The role reports to the CFO and requires a strategic mindset with strong executive presence to lead initiatives across brands, regions, and functions.

The successful candidate will shape long‑term plans, analyze market trends, and collaborate with senior leaders to drive strategic initiatives, including potential M&A activity, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in strategic roles with multinational exposure.
• Strong ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Shape long‑term vision and growth strategies across Mercury portfolio.
• Collaborate with regional and functional leaders on planning and execution.
• Lead annual strategic planning and identify growth opportunities including M&A and partnerships.
• Provide market insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Drive cross‑functional projects spanning marketing, finance, HR, and new product assessments.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Transformational mindset

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

MBA preferred

Job description

Position Overview

The Director of Strategy will lead Mercury’s transformation to meet evolving customer needs, driving profitable growth and innovation through both short‑ and long‑term vision. The role requires a strategic mindset, strong executive presence, and the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization. The position reports to the CFO of Mercury Marine and is located in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin.

Primary Responsibilities

• Shape strategies and plans for long‑term vision, growth, and profitability improvement across the Mercury portfolio—including products, technologies, customers, channels, and geographies—and identify and analyze strategic alternatives, prioritize options, make fact‑based recommendations, and execute projects.
• Partner with regional, category, and functional leaders on strategic planning, portfolio and technology optimization, financial and business analysis, and business development activities; develop and execute action plans.
• Play a key role in the annual strategic planning process.
• Identify and develop organic and inorganic growth opportunities, including M&A, joint ventures, and due diligence support.
• Conduct ongoing market analysis and competitor assessments, delivering insights on global, economic, and industry trends.
• Provide leadership with recommendations to achieve program objectives and execute strategic initiatives.
• Participate in special projects across multiple functions such as strategic marketing, business plan development, HR, finance, and new product concept assessments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience across relevant disciplines and functions, including multinational organization experience.
• Strong strategic mindset, toolkit, and proven results orientation.
• Robust analytical capabilities and ability to translate large data sets into concise insights.
• Transformational mindset with a track record of delivering change and growth initiatives.
• Collaboration and influencing skills to align cross‑functional teams and senior leadership.
• Experience working with senior management in a large, public organization, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complexity involving multiple brands, locations, divisions, and geographies.
• Business and financial acumen covering all P&L drivers and cross‑functional knowledge.
• Excellent time‑management skills, able to multi‑task, prioritize, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to a values‑based culture that prioritizes ethics, respect, openness, and trust; embraces diversity and inclusion.
• Hybrid work model—3+ days per week in person in FDL.

EEO Statement

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Brunswick encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] for support.

Additional Information

Brunswick participates in E‑Verify. For additional information, visit https://www.brunswick.com/e-verify.