Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives

Single PositionView All JobsExecutive Director, Strategic InitiativesNew York,US-NY,United StatesApply NowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionReq ID25352BrandEstée Lauder CompaniesJob FunctionInformation TechnologyJob Sub-FunctionBusiness ServicesAssignment CategoryFulltime-RegularThe Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.Description This role is part of the Office of the Chief of Staff to the CTO. Provides strategic support for ensuring effective implementation of key priorities & programs, organizing strategic initiatives and business transformation projects. This individual will play a key role in supporting the CoS in managing cross-functional efforts, ensuring alignment across departments and preparing key materials for key stakeholders (i.e., Executive Team, Board, other cross-functional business leaders). Supports the development and implementation of the TD&A LT Calendar, Executive Team and Board of Directors preparation and materials development, TD&A Scorecard.Key Considerations: Thought partner by navigating Tech, D&A organization, cross-functional teams, processes and overall enterprise priorities.  Must act as an enabler, connector and aligner. High levels of influence is required across senior leaders while building credibility across the organization.Must be able to lead autonomously to enable CTO and Tech, D&A strategic priorities. Highest levels of integrity and confidentially are required. Will regularly be responsible for company confidential strategies that require executive maturity.Key Roles & Responsibilities Strategic Initiative Leadership and SupportSupports the Chief of Staff in the planning, execution and tracking of key strategic initiatives across the organization. Supports Chief of Staff in the planning and execution of CTO-related venues. Supports the development of integrated plans across strategic initiatives to enable seamless storytelling and execution, working across the entire organization to arrange.As needed, acts as PMO to drive key initiatives.  Work closely with initiative owners to determine optimal implementation plans and deployment across the organization. Connects the dots across the organization to identify synergies, cross-team opportunities and best practices. Development of Strategic Materials for the CTO and Tech, D&A LTDevelops key communication for the CTO to key stakeholders and the broader organization, ensuring messaging is consistent with strategic priorities. Ensures effective material development for Board of Directors meetings and Executive and Deployment Team/CEO meetings where Tech, D&A strategic priorities are discussed.In partnership with Global Comms, develops strategic communications for the CTO (town halls, external CTO presentations, etc.) Strategy Development/ UpdatesProvide fact-based insights and recommendations to update Tech, D&A StrategyQualifications Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred10+ years of cumulative work experienceStrategic management consulting experience strongly preferred, in-house strategy experience a plusFamiliarity with Technology a plusCommunication: Strong communication skills required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to present complex ideas clearly to various audiences. Strategic Thinking: Excellent strategic...