Strategic Growth Manager - Lead Cross-Functional Initiatives

Captive Resources, LLC; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Captive Resources, LLC is seeking a Strategy Manager to support the Chief Strategy Officer. You will lead high-impact initiatives driving revenue growth and operational efficiency, translating insights into executive-ready recommendations.

You will collaborate with sales, operations, transformation, and other functions, developing market analyses, financial models, and strategic plans for senior leadership and private equity stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, analytics, or a related discipline required.
• MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic analyses and managing complex, cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives focused on revenue growth, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation.
• Structure and execute complex analyses, including market assessments, financial modeling, and operational diagnostics.
• Develop executive-level presentations and recommendations for senior leadership and private equity stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to identify opportunities and drive execution of strategic priorities.
• Manage project workstreams independently with timely delivery of analyses and recommendations.
• Facilitate discussions to align objectives, priorities, and implementation plans.
• Monitor progress against strategic initiatives and KPIs.
• Support decision-making related to new initiatives, investments, and organizational priorities.
• Mentor and guide junior team members.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

SQL

Alteryx

AI tools

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Alteryx

Job description

Captive Resources, LLC is seeking a Strategy Manager to support the Chief Strategy Officer. You will lead high-impact initiatives driving revenue growth and operational efficiency, translating insights into executive-ready recommendations.

You will collaborate with sales, operations, transformation, and other functions, developing market analyses, financial models, and strategic plans for senior leadership and private equity stakeholders.