Strategy Manager: Growth & Execution Leader

Captive-Resource; Itasca (IL); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Captive-Resource is seeking a Strategy Manager to support the Chief Strategy Officer. You will lead high-impact initiatives to grow revenue, improve efficiency, and guide enterprise decisions. This role offers exposure to executive leadership and cross-functional collaboration across sales, operations, and transformation.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in strategy with 5+ years experience, excels in data analysis, and can present clear recommendations to senior leaders.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives focused on revenue growth and operational efficiency.
• Structure and execute complex business analyses, including market assessments and financial modeling.
• Develop executive presentations and recommendations for senior leadership and private equity stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to identify opportunities and drive strategic priorities.
• Manage project workstreams independently and ensure timely delivery of analyses and recommendations.
• Mentor junior team members as appropriate.

Skills

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

SQL

Alteryx

AI tools

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multi-tasking

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

SQL

Alteryx

Job description

Captive-Resource is seeking a Strategy Manager to support the Chief Strategy Officer. You will lead high-impact initiatives to grow revenue, improve efficiency, and guide enterprise decisions. This role offers exposure to executive leadership and cross-functional collaboration across sales, operations, and transformation.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in strategy with 5+ years experience, excels in data analysis, and can present clear recommendations to senior leaders.