Strategic Growth Director, Greenfield Ventures

Luck Companies

Virginia (MN)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life ins., LT

Paid time off & well-being days

Matching 401K and retirement pension

Job summary

Luck Companies is seeking a Director, Greenfield Strategic Projects to lead the identification and advancement of Greenfield growth opportunities by integrating strategic planning, financial analysis, market intelligence, and stakeholder engagement. The role partners with Greenfield leadership to evaluate opportunities, navigate challenges, and align cross‑functional teams with long‑term growth objectives.

The Director will steer cross‑functional assessments, manage budgeting and forecasting for

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Planning, Real Estate, or related field required.
Advanced degree preferred.
5+ years of experience in strategic planning, project development, economic development, finance, operations, engineering, or related fields.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives through influence and collaboration.
Experience using development financial models and market and business analysis to support strategic and permitting decisions.
Experience engaging external stakeholders and building effective partnerships across diverse interests.
Proficiency with project management and communication tools, GIS, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

Lead cross‑functional strategic assessments and coordinate the departments and resources required to advance Greenfield growth opportunities.
Develop recommendations that support land, market, and growth decisions through analysis of long‑term planning, operational, community, financial, and governmental considerations.
Coordinate cross‑functional efforts across Operations, Finance, Legal, Engineering, Environmental, and external partners to advance key initiatives aligned with Long‑Term Planning.
Identify risks, obstacles and opportunities for strategy that help leaders decide how to respond.
Monitor industry, economic, regulatory, and market trends that may impact future growth opportunities.
Recommend how to allocate capital across the Greenfield Projects Pipeline to optimize strategic, financial, and development goals.
Work with Finance and business leaders to evaluate project costs, returns, funding needs, and risks.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight for complex strategic and Greenfield projects.
Lead market, demographic, competitive, and economic analyses to identify and evaluate prioritized Greenfield growth opportunities.
Evaluate new opportunities that arise outside the approved project pipeline to determine their strategic fit, potential value, resource needs, and priority within the Greenfield program.
Turn complex data into clear recommendations for business leaders.
Develop materials and presentations that support executive decision-making.
Build productive relationships with local governments, economic development organizations, community stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
Lead public engagement, entitlement, and permitting efforts associated with Greenfield projects.
Lead unusual or complex approval and permitting efforts—including post‑closure water storage, reserve expansion, landfill permitting, and similar opportunities—from initial assessment through regulatory approval.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess potential impacts on business objectives.