Sr Manager Enterprise Strategy

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. is headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, and drives corporate strategy across organic and inorganic growth.

This role supports Directors within Enterprise Strategy to craft and deliver multi-year business plans and key initiatives, including M&A and annual strategic planning processes. Collaborating with senior leaders, you will develop growth hypotheses, perform rigorous analysis, and prepare investment memos and valuation models for leadership review.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in strategy advisory, management consulting, investment banking, corporate development, or M&A related roles.
• Experience advising large, complex organizations is preferred.
• Strong ability to develop multi-year growth and performance improvement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates cross-functionally with VP and director level stakeholders to identify strategic initiatives.
• Supports development of multi-year growth strategies and performance improvement initiatives.
• Delivers research, analysis and recommendations on organic growth and performance projects.
• Builds internal relationships and provides market insight to mitigate risks and seize opportunities.
• Supports strategic planning processes and acquisitions evaluation with investment memos and valuation models.
• Presents executive summaries and secures stakeholder buy-in for approved plans.
• Networks externally to identify inorganic growth opportunities and industry trends.
• Assists in campus recruiting strategies and learning & development initiatives.

Skills

Strategy advisory

Management consulting

Investment banking

Corporate development

M&A experience

Stakeholder management

Data-driven analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Do your Best Work in Mooresville

This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check‑up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.

Your Impact

The primary purpose of this role is to support the development and execution of the company's organic growth, inorganic growth, and performance improvement strategy. This position works in support of Directors within the Enterprise Strategy team to develop and deliver multi‑year business strategies and deliver key initiatives including M&A and the annual Strategic Planning Process.

What You Will Do

• Collaborates cross‑functionally with VP and director level stakeholders and their support functions to identify and develop strategic business initiatives
• Supports the development and delivery of multi‑year growth and performance improvement strategies by consistently driving hypothesis development of assigned focus areas
• Provides thoughtful research, analysis and recommendations regarding organic growth or performance improvement strategy projects. Project level responsibilities include workstream ownership, engaging directly with key internal and external partners to develop insights, and working with data and analytics teams among others.
• Develops strong internal relationships with stakeholders across the business to provide ongoing advisory support and market insight regarding opportunities and risks to achieve strategic priorities. Implements necessary mitigation plans.
• Participates in Strategic Planning Process by supporting working teams dedicated to development of strategic initiatives aligned with Lowe’s strategic pillars.
• Leads evaluation of acquisition opportunities, including the creation of investment memos and valuation models for presentation to business leaders and senior management
• Gains the stakeholder buy‑in necessary for the successful execution of the agreed upon plans
• Structures and presents impactful, executive level presentations summarizing strategic initiatives
• Networks externally to provide competitive insight, identify inorganic growth or strategic partnership opportunities, and establish informed perspectives on applicable innovation and emerging trends
• Helps manage elements of the strategy team such as campus recruiting strategies, learning and development initiatives, and other ways to enrich development and partnership within the organization
• Supports more junior resources in identifying the best means and sources of gathering necessary data

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a similar field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
• 6 years of experience in strategy advisory, management consulting, investment banking, corporate development, or M&A related role
• Experience in managing or consulting to large, complex organizations

Preferred Skills/Education

• Master’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a similar field
• 6 years of experience in strategy advisory, management consulting, investment banking, corporate development, or M&A related role
• Experience in managing or consulting to large, complex organizations
• Experience in a consumer focused business

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.