VP of Strategy & Growth

Hcareers; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 232,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation days and holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition reimbursement

Friends-and-family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North, based in Buffalo, NY, seeks a Vice President of Strategy to shape long‑term priorities and guide enterprise strategy. You will lead the strategic planning process and evaluate growth opportunities, partnering with senior leaders to drive innovation and expansion.

The role requires a track record in corporate strategy within hospitality or consulting, with executive leadership experience, strong communication, and travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate strategy in hospitality or management consulting with executive level leadership.
• Proven track record in strategic planning and executive decision support.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex problems into actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual strategic planning process with executive leadership and business units.
• Define and refresh long-term goals and key initiatives.
• Identify and evaluate growth opportunities, including partnerships and acquisitions.
• Build and lead a high-performing strategy team with mentorship and development.
• Drive cross-department initiatives with measurable impact and innovation.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Business acumen

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Delaware North, based in Buffalo, NY, seeks a Vice President of Strategy to shape long‑term priorities and guide enterprise strategy. You will lead the strategic planning process and evaluate growth opportunities, partnering with senior leaders to drive innovation and expansion.

The role requires a track record in corporate strategy within hospitality or consulting, with executive leadership experience, strong communication, and travel up to 15%.