Strategy & Transformation Director for Growth & Execution

Kele Inc; Tennessee; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kele Inc. in Tennessee is seeking a Director of Strategy & Transformation to lead major strategic initiatives and drive the business value creation plan.

Reporting to the EVP, this role will be a key SLT member, shaping strategy and leading day-to-day execution across commercial, operational, finance, and people functions. You will develop multi-year plans, conduct market and financial analyses, manage governance structures, and ensure initiatives deliver intended outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in strategy, corporate strategy, operations, general management, or related field.
• Direct P&L ownership as GM, President, or owner-operator valued.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and act on value levers.
• Operational background with focus on change management and process/tech.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills across large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of multi-year product and category strategy, growth priorities, and supplier strategy.
• Partner with leadership to identify, evaluate, and prioritize strategic growth opportunities.
• Drive transformation program execution, governance, and accountability frameworks.
• Build and maintain program documentation, initiative charters, and interdependency maps.
• Provide regular updates to exec team and board on status, risks, and outcomes.
• Quantify financial and operational impact and realize value from initiatives.

Skills

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Engineering / Supply Chain

MBA preferred

Tools

Asana

Jira

Job description

Kele Inc. in Tennessee is seeking a Director of Strategy & Transformation to lead major strategic initiatives and drive the business value creation plan.

Reporting to the EVP, this role will be a key SLT member, shaping strategy and leading day-to-day execution across commercial, operational, finance, and people functions. You will develop multi-year plans, conduct market and financial analyses, manage governance structures, and ensure initiatives deliver intended outcomes.