Senior Strategy Lead — Growth & Competitive Insights

Ulta Beauty; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

Part-time benefits

Job summary

Ulta Beauty in Bolingbrook, IL, is seeking a Senior Manager of Corporate Strategy. You’ll lead long-range planning and cross-functional initiatives, partnering with SVP and VP leaders to evaluate opportunities and build business cases that drive growth and efficiency.

The role blends rigorous analytics with strategic storytelling, requires 8+ years in strategy and 4+ years in consulting, and emphasizes leadership, communication, and collaboration across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in Strategy or related field.
• 4+ years of consulting experience at a top-tier firm.
• BA/BS required; MBA from a top-tier program preferred.
• Experience in retail or consumer products is preferred.
• Strong analytical ability to translate data into insights and drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term and annual strategic planning processes with senior leaders.
• Structure complex, cross-functional business issues and develop actionable frameworks.
• Oversee cross-functional workstreams to assess strategic opportunities with minimal oversight.
• Support market and competitive intelligence and connect insights to enterprise strategy.
• Dramatize strategic rationale with data-driven storytelling to inform executive decisions.
• Coach and develop junior team members to advance strategic work.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Analytical thinking

Executive presence

Strong communication

Collaborative

Education

BA/BS required

MBA preferred

Job description

Ulta Beauty in Bolingbrook, IL, is seeking a Senior Manager of Corporate Strategy. You’ll lead long-range planning and cross-functional initiatives, partnering with SVP and VP leaders to evaluate opportunities and build business cases that drive growth and efficiency.

The role blends rigorous analytics with strategic storytelling, requires 8+ years in strategy and 4+ years in consulting, and emphasizes leadership, communication, and collaboration across the enterprise.