Director US Strategy

Ahold Delhaize USA; Scarborough (ME); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking a Strategy leader to drive the US growth agenda, align strategic priorities, and coordinate high-impact programs across the organization. You will partner with executives to translate market insights into actionable plans and support M&A analysis when needed.

The role blends strategic development with cross-functional collaboration and executive communication, with a hybrid work model and core locations in Scarborough, ME, Salisbury, NC, and Quincy, MA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years in strategy development, global initiatives and program development; consulting a plus.
• Experience managing an organization with multiple direct reports and teams.
• Proven success in developing and executing strategic plans with measurable results.
• Ability to craft executive-level storytelling in PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and derive insights.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Set US-level strategic priorities, targets, and metrics with executive leadership.
• Lead large programs, manage teams, and own select initiatives.
• Oversee the day-to-day US strategic planning cycle and annual planning with Global.
• Partner with Consumer Insights to embed customer needs into strategy.
• Support US strategic narrative and coordinate with communications.
• Plan and execute key events including executive forums and leadership meetings.
• Foster connections between Global and US strategy teams.
• Prepare US materials for the Executive Committee, Management Board, and Supervisory Board.
• Provide market trends, insights, and competitive intelligence to senior leaders.
• Support US M&A activities and collaborate with Global stakeholders as needed.
• Execute special projects at the request of the CEO.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Project governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/economics

MBA preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise:

Strategy

Address:

USA-ME-Scarborough-145 Pleasant Hill Rd

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Primary Purpose

Manage the team driving strategy development at ADUSA to further activate the US growth ambition and global Growing Together strategy. Establish & support the US' top strategic priorities and the programs within them. Supports communicating priorities across ADUSA to foster engagement from the total company on the organization's strategic agenda. Completes competitive intelligence analysis and provides M&A support/orchestration for US opportunities.

Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury, NC, Quincy, MA, and Scarborough, ME.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Works with the VP of Strategy and Consumer Insights to set US-level strategic priorities, targets, and metrics in partnership with executive leadership
• Leads strategic development for large programs for the organization (manages the team working on these programs while owning some programs of their own)
• Leads the day-to-day US strategic planning cycle and orchestrates the annual planning process (interfacing with Global)
• Partners directly with Consumer Insights to embed the customer into strategy development
• Supports US strategic narrative and works with communications to bring it to life
• Supports the content, planning and execution of key events including executive forums, US town halls, annual US leadership meetings, etc.
• Supports connections between Global & US strategy teams
• Supports US materials for the Executive Committee, Management Board, and Supervisory Board
• Brings information to senior leaders regarding market trends, insights and competitive intelligence
• Utilizes competitive and innovation materials to help drive the longer-term US Strategy evolution
• Supports US M&A and works day-to-day with Global stakeholders as needed on M&A efforts
• Executes on special projects at the request of the CEO

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or related field; MBA preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of experience directly in strategy development, global initiatives, and program development; management consulting experience a plus
• Experience managing a organization (multiple direct reports with teams of their own) delivering a wide range of high-quality deliverables
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategic plans that deliver business results
• Ability to develop compelling, executive level storylines in PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and draw meaningful insights
• Ability to manage and provide direction to multiple project-based initiatives at any given time
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives
• Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of market dynamics and customer needs

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $139,120 - $208,680

IL/MA/MD/NY Salary Range: $160,000 - $240,000

Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.

Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.

Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.

We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.