Job Description

Job Overview:

Corporate Strategy & Business Development at Macy’s, Inc. is a team of in-house consultants, responsible for developing strategies and identifying meaningful opportunities that drive top and bottom-line financial results.  Applying analytical rigor and structured problem-solving, the Corporate Strategy & Business Development team engages with chiefs and senior vice presidents across core retail functions in strategic problem solving for critical business problems.  As change agents, the Corporate Strategy & Business Development team is responsible not only for the formulation of these strategies but also for engaging cross-functional teams in their pursuit.

In this role you will:

Independently own and manage large scale cross-functional projects
Lead small, agile case teams across functions and manage Senior Analysts
Work on the biggest impact problems facing Macy’s and the retail industry today
Bring to life strategic partnership opportunities that drive accelerated growth
Regularly receive exposure to the highest levels of the organization, working on projects directly for Chiefs and SVPs
Have the opportunity to manage your career and gain exposure to all parts of the retail business

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Strategy & Business Development, the Senior Lead (equivalent to Senior Manager but no direct reports; however, will manage analysts in case teams) will be responsible for guiding cross-functional teams in the formulation and pursuit of strategic business priorities. The Senior Lead will identify and assess strategic business problems from multiple lenses (e.g., customer, competitor, financial). The Senior Lead will develop data-driven recommendations and actively shape scalable execution plans. The Senior Lead will deliver compelling presentations to enhance decision making and propose solutions to open questions and risks. Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions: 

Apply analytical rigor and creative problem-solving skills to strategic business problems
Assess new / innovative concepts and approaches
Synthesize key insights and formulate actionable recommendations
Establish trusting relationships with key stakeholders across functions
Independently lead cross-functional teams in both strategy formulation as well as results delivery phases of projects
Own competitive landscape analysis work to identify and conceptualize strategic partnership opportunities that will accelerate execution of Macy’s strategic priorities
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to build out the partnership development and execution roadmap
Lead case teams within Corporate Strategy, managing Senior Analysts, Corporate Strategy 
Collaborate with other teams within the organization and the broader Transformation team (e.g., Transformation Operations)
Influence stakeholders across functions (without formal reporting lines)
Create and deliver Executive-level presentations
Regular, dependable attendance & punctuality

Qualifications and Competencies:

BA/BS Degree, MBA preferred
3-6 years of work experience, including at least 1-2 years with a top-tier strategy consulting firm, ideally with significant case experience in retail
Experience developing holistic strategies through a structured, project-based approach
Experience leading cross-functional project teams and/or influencing without formal authority is a plus
Knowledge and interest in retail, strategy, and innovation
Strong Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills
Excellent communication and facilitation skills (oral, written and listening) for a variety of audiences
Ability to understand, organize and communicate complex information in an easily understandable format tailored to a variety of audiences
Ability to perform in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, and time-sensitive environment
Self-starter, curious, and keeps a pulse on market changes / new trends
Experience developing holistic strategies through a structured, project-based approach
Self-driven with ability to work independently with limited day-to-day guidance
Strong proficiency with quantitative and analytical approaches
Experience working with financial models and analyzing large data sets a plus
High-energy, passionate, with proven track record of delivering result
Self-driven with ability to work independently with limited day-to-day guidance
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Executes following a “Teams Win” philosophy, fostering a positive, collaborative environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs