Strategic Growth Leader

8574 Laird Technologies Inc (Us); Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity is seeking a Strategic Growth Leader to shape and execute the company's global growth agenda. You will partner with senior leadership to drive cross-functional initiatives across regions and businesses, delivering measurable impact on growth, margins, and productivity.

In this role you will elevate data analytics, design KPI dashboards, and ensure strategic alignment while balancing global direction with local realities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Strategy, Engineering, Electronics/Electrical, Economics or related field.
• MBA or equivalent strongly preferred.
• 5–10+ years in strategy, management consulting, or related fields.
• Ability to influence in a matrixed, global organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead global strategic projects with measurable impact.
• Driving data-driven decision making and KPI design.
• Align regional and functional priorities with global strategy.
• Elevate use of data analytics to support leadership decisions.
• Develop and deploy commercial frameworks and best practices.
• Monitor dashboards and performance reviews tied to initiatives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/related field

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Strategic Growth Leader Job Description

The Strategic Growth Leader plays a critical role in shaping and executing Laird’s global growth agenda. This position is responsible for leading high‑impact strategic projects /initiatives, data‑driven decision making, strengthening global process management and commercial excellence. Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, the Strategy Manager partners closely with senior leadership and global teams to accelerate growth and enhance organizational effectiveness across regions and businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver cross‑functional, global strategic projects with clear business impact (growth, margin, market share, productivity, business model etc.).
• Act as initiative owner or program lead, ensuring milestones, ownership, and outcomes are clearly defined and delivered.
• Ensure strategic alignment across regions, businesses, and functions, balancing global direction with local execution realities.
• Elevate Laird’s use of data analytics to support strategic and commercial decision‑making.
• Leverage internal data (e.g., sales, pipeline, pricing, product mix, market trends) to generate actionable insights for leadership.
• Design and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and performance reviews tied to strategic initiatives and business objectives.
• Lead or support optimization of global, cross‑functional processes critical to growth and execution (e.g., strategy deployment, commercial processes, planning and review cycles).
• Drive continuous improvement in speed, clarity, and accountability across global ways of working.
• Drive commercial excellence initiatives as Laird focal point person.
• Support development and deployment of commercial frameworks and best practices across regions and businesses.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, Engineering, Electronics/Electrical, Economics, or related field; MBA or equivalent strongly preferred.
• 5–10+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate development, commercial excellence, or business transformation, preferably in a global industrial or technology environment.
• Strategic and structured thinker with strong execution capabilities.
• Good commercial acumen and business judgment.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives with measurable business outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complexity into clear insights and recommendations.
• Data‑driven, insight‑oriented decision making.
• Proven capability to influence without authority in a matrixed, global organization.
• Clear, concise executive communication.

Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.

To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.

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