VP, Strategy & Growth Leader

Delaware North Co; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 232,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Annual bonus

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Friends and family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North is seeking a Vice President of Strategy to join our team at the Buffalo headquarters. You will partner with senior leaders to shape long-term priorities, guide enterprise strategy, and drive growth across the business.

You will lead strategic planning and evaluate opportunities that fuel innovation and expansion. The role demands a proven track record in corporate strategy within hospitality or management consulting, executive communication, and the ability to translate complex

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in corporate strategy in the hospitality industry, or management consulting, with executive level experience leading a strategy function.
• 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 in collaboration with executive leadership and business units.
• Define and refresh long-term goals and key initiatives.
• Partner with business and corporate development to identify and evaluate organic and inorganic growth opportunities (e.g., market expansion, partnerships, new business lines).
• Identify, build, and execute high-impact strategic partnerships, serving as a key external representative and translating market insights into growth opportunities.
• Partner with corporate development and legal teams to analyze, structure, and execute acquisitions, joint ventures, or strategic investments.
• Maintain current views on industry trends, competitive dynamics and customer insights to inform executive decisions.
• Demonstrate thought leadership and strategic recommendations.
• Build and lead a high-performing strategy team. Provide mentorship, oversight, and professional development.
• Lead or support strategic initiatives across departments, ensuring alignment and measurable impact. Serve as a catalyst for innovation and change.
• Develop internal relationships with stakeholders, subsidiary leadership and key personnel of the company

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Business acumen

Travel up to 15%

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Delaware North is seeking a Vice President of Strategy to join our team at the Buffalo headquarters. You will partner with senior leaders to shape long-term priorities, guide enterprise strategy, and drive growth across the business.

You will lead strategic planning and evaluate opportunities that fuel innovation and expansion. The role demands a proven track record in corporate strategy within hospitality or management consulting, executive communication, and the ability to translate complex