13914 - Director, Corporate Strategy

Kelly Services • Troy, MI • 2h ago

Kelly is a team of experts driven by our belief that the impact of the right person in the right job is limitless.

No matter where you are in your career journey you can apply your knowledge and passion to move people, organizations, and communities forward. You'll have opportunities to grow your expertise and capabilities, both professionally and personally. As a team we celebrate inclusion, caring and collaboration. As a company we value your contribution, we work with integrity, and we always put people first - so your impact really will change lives.

Our Director, Corporate Strategy is accountable for building a dynamic, continuous strategy function that brings external perspective and analytical rigor to Kelly. Leveraging a consulting background, the Director brings structured problem-solving, analytical frameworks, and fresh perspectives while partnering with leadership to strengthen institutional strategic capability.

Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy, this role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution-developing deep knowledge of industry dynamics, competitive trends, and market positioning, and partnering with business units to advance strategic thinking while constructively challenging the status quo.

Responsibilities:

Corporate Strategy

Develop and maintain a continuous, outside-in understanding of the competitive landscape, industry trends, and market shifts, translating insights into clear strategic implications and capability enhancements for the enterprise

Design analytical frameworks to evaluate corporate and business unit strategy, translating strategic priorities into actionable plans and measurable KPIs

Partner with business unit leaders to refine strategy through structured analysis and constructive challenge

Collaborate with VP to develop recommendations and prepare executive-level materials for senior leadership

Build business cases to assess strategic options and support decision-making, working cross-functionally to validate assumptions, synthesize insights, and advance clear strategic narratives

Evaluate growth opportunities, including organic initiatives and partnerships

Support and develop analytics resources to enhance strategic analysis and competitive intelligence

M&A Due Diligence and Analysis

Support M&A evaluations through commercial, financial, and operational due diligence

Develop business cases and financial models to assess deal economics, synergies, and returns

Conduct market and competitive analysis to evaluate strategic fit

Prepare executive and investment committee materials

Support post-merger integration planning and performance tracking

Assess alternative transaction structures, including joint ventures and strategic investments

Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences:

Minimum 10 years of strategy experience, preferably from management consulting; corporate strategy experience in staffing or business services preferred

Strong strategic thinker with an external, market-informed perspective and understanding of competitive dynamics

Proven ability to structure complex business problems and develop rigorous, data-driven analyses that inform leadership decisions

Advanced financial modeling and quantitative skills; able to synthesize insights into clear, actionable recommendations

Effective business partner who collaborates with leadership while providing thoughtful challenge

Self-directed with sound judgment; detail-oriented and committed to producing executive-ready deliverables

Execution-focused, translating analysis into pragmatic, implementable strategies

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience supporting M&A initiatives, including due diligence

Exposure to buy-side and sell-side M&A processes preferred

Base pay range for this position is $160,100 - $200,125 per year. Final annual compensation will be based on experience and may vary by geographic location.

Total compensation package and benefits applicable to the position - understanding that each person has unique?professional and personal needs focused on your total well-being.? Explore our range of benefits for full-time employees at: Kelly Services | People (benefitsatkelly.com).

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, including, but not limited to, race, gender, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.

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