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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense 4.3
Director of strategy job in Simsbury, CT
Director, Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions page is loaded## Director, Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitionslocations: Simsbury, CTtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ106747This opportunity is located within our **Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company** business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. to learn more.**Job Description****Location:** Simsbury, CT**Reports to:** General Manager**Industry:** Aerospace & Defense**Experience Level:** Director**Lead Strategy. Drive Growth. Shape the Future**At **Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense (EBAD),** we've been innovating for nearly **200 years**, delivering mission-critical technologies that protect lives and advance exploration. As we prepare to double in size over the next 3-5 years, we're investing in our people and culture to support this transformation.We're seeking a dynamic **Director of Strategy and M&A** who will partner with the General Manager, President and leadership team to drive enterprise-wide strategic planning, shape our product portfolio, and lead all aspects of mergers and acquisitions. This is a high-impact role, directly influencing the future of a rapidly growing $800M aerospace and defense business with significant acquisition capacity.**The Opportunity:**EBAD's business provides critical systems that are vital to our national defense and the exploration of space. With rapid growth and a long-term mindset, EBAD is creating this newly established role to strengthen its strategic capabilities and accelerate both organic and inorganic growth.The **Director of Strategy and M&A** will serve as a strategic advisor to the Business Unit President and senior leadership, driving disciplined strategy formulation and execution. This role leads the end-to-end M&A strategy, from identifying high-impact growth opportunities to structuring complex transactions and orchestrating seamless post-merger integration. Success in this position requires exceptional strategic ability, financial acumen, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader to shape the portfolio, build sustainable growth, and directly impact the trajectory of a rapidly growing company with strong investment capacity.**Core Competencies for Success:*** **Strategic Thinking:** Able to synthesize complex inputs, market trends, customer needs, and internal capabilities into clear strategies that align with long-term goals.* **M&A Expertise:** Proven success leading all phases of acquisitions including sourcing, due diligence, valuation, negotiations, deal structuring, and post-close integration.* **Financial Acumen:** Strong ability to build and interpret financial models, conduct valuations, and assess investment opportunities with discipline and clarity.* **Collaborative Influence:** Builds trust across executive leadership and cross-functional teams, driving alignment without direct authority.* **Executive Presence & Communication:** Confidently represents strategy and deal rationale to senior leaders, the board, and external partners.* **Continuous Improvement Mindset (Kaizen):** Brings structure, discipline, and a drive to improve strategic processes and decision-making frameworks.* **Results Orientation:** Operates with urgency, sets clear objectives, and consistently delivers measurable outcomes.**The Candidate We Are Looking For*** Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business; MBA preferred.* 10+ years of relevant experience in M&A, FP&A, investment banking or strategic consulting.* Proven experience driving corporate strategy in a complex engineering or manufacturing environment; aerospace & defense strongly preferred* Demonstrated track record of leading successful M&A transactions end-to-end, including sourcing, due diligence, financial modeling, negotiations, and post-close integration* Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to develop actionable insights, evaluate portfolio opportunities, and guide investment decisions* Deep understanding of portfolio strategy, including evaluation of product and market expansion opportunities.* Highly collaborative, able to influence without direct authority across multiple stakeholders.* Strong executive presence and communication skills; credible with executive leadership, boards, and external partners.* Skilled in continuous improvement, performance metrics, and problem-solving through EBOS, Lean, and Kaizen practices**A Defining Leadership Opportunity:*** **Legacy:** Join a privately held, 188-year-old company that takes a long-term approach, free from the short-term pressures of quarterly-driven reporting.* **Impact:** Shape enterprise-wide strategy and lead M&A execution that will directly determine the company's future growth and success.* **Partnership:** Work directly with the General Manager, Business Unit President, and senior leadership team in a highly visible and influential role.* **Culture of Excellence:** Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment that values people, integrity, and mission-driven excellence, with a commitment to continuous improvement.If you're a strategic M&A leader looking to make a meaningful impact, this is your moment to work with a legacy-rich aerospace and defense organization poised for its next chapter of growth and this role is at the center of it. As Director of Strategy and M&A, you'll shape the future of the business, lead transformative deals, and work directly with senior leadership to drive long-term value. If you're ready to elevate your career, we invite you to explore this opportunity and make your mark with us.**Compensation and Rewards**We recognize that world-class leaders deliver world-class impact, and we reward accordingly. This role offers a competitive executive package that includes:**Base Salary**: $200k - $250k plus annual bonus**Executive Relocation**: Comprehensive support for a seamless transition**Additional Enhancements**: Potential sign-on incentives and tailored rewards based on experience*We offer a competitive compensation package aligned with skills & experience, with flexibility to reward top talent and extraordinary qualifications.**Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company* *is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.*
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$200k-250k yearly 2d ago
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Senior Director of Amazon
Edgewell Personal Care Italy S.R.L 4.5
Director of strategy job in Shelton, CT
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Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers and makers. Our secret is people, and we have an inspiring and collaborative global force of them. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together, we reimagine good mornings and endless summers, strive for more sustainable ways to beautify and bond, and do it all with not only confidence but determination.
Edgewell Personal Care is looking for a Senior Director of Amazon to join our sales team, reporting into the VP Channel Sales. This position will be responsible for executing the growth strategies on Amazon for Edgewell's U.S. market.
Candidates should have a strong working knowledge of the Amazon Vendor & Seller central business models with experience in managing multi‑brand portfolio and complex digital strategies. The candidate will manage a vast array of job functions including brand growth strategy development and execution, online sales fundamentals execution, P&L and budget management. This individual will be a key stakeholder in the development and delivery of the joint business plan with Amazon and Edgewell's net revenue and P&L targets. A successful candidate will work in collaboration with our Category Teams, Marketing Organization, Packs Ops, Customer Development and Sales Operation teams to develop sustainable growth.
Accountabilities Strategy and business leadership
Develop and deliver joint business plan targets and brand growth strategies on Amazon across EPC's portfolio of brands.
Forecast, track, and deliver consumption and sales growth targets for EPC and Amazon
Analyze AMZ market trends: Interpret data leveraging customer ratings and operating metrics to make informed business recommendations and adjust strategy as needed.
Partner with cross‑functional teams to manage the digital forecasting process. This process allows for optimal in‑stocks levels, aligned upon between EPC and AMZ.
Manage financials including trade rates, margin, markdowns, etc.
Use data and metrics around financial, brand, and shopper trends to maximize market share, sales, and profits
Collaborate with Customer Development, Customer Units and members of the Marketing team to provide concise and actionable market insights internally and to AMZ.
Work with internal partners to implement methods that assist AMZ in effectively and creatively winning with consumers, shoppers, end‑users, and purchasers through various online tactics
Negotiate and manage trade funds to create customer and company value by consistently measuring and enforcing trade terms and identifying opportunities for improvement
Team leadership
Lead a US‑based sales team (4) with a clear, strategic vision setting that optimizes resource allocation, builds sustainable growth trajectories, and leverages data to drive solutions
Fosters a culture that emphasizes both high performance and employee well‑being.
Sets team goals and metrics: Establishes clear goals and sales deliverables by teammates, using key performance indicators (KPI) reporting to drive operational excellence and accountability.
Coaches for success. Trains and coaches' teammates on sales techniques, negotiation skills, and internal processes to ensure they effectively manage opportunities.
Customer engagement and operations
Build and nurture customer relationships across multiple levels and job functions within Amazon.
Continuously monitors the digital shelf to maximize traffic, consumer engagement and conversion
Works closely with the EPC Marketing Organization and EPC/Amazon agencies to create and activate best‑in‑class content and programs that accelerate EPC and AMZ's joint growth agenda.
Co‑leads AVN negotiations with the VP, Channel Sales.
Work with the Marketing Organization including the Digital Content Manager and the Integrated Media Team to improve SEO traffic and conversion, optimize product detail pages, ensure syndication of ratings and reviews and optimize new product launches.
Desirable Education, Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or similar field and/or MBA preferred.
10 years of direct and hands‑on experience with Amazon channels (both Vendor and Seller Central)
5+ years of management experience, with proven ability to coach, lead, and upskill talent
Deep knowledge of Digital Commerce product flow and web store performance optimization
Experience developing and managing budgets
Ability to operate independently given direction, bring ideas and solutions to issues raised.
Ability to analyze and assess organizational needs and provide solutions accordingly.
Operations background, including Amazon demand planning, order management process, and strong knowledge of key Amazon supply chain KPIs.
Interpersonal savvy: an ability to effectively work with and collaborate with all levels of employees across multiple functions and geographies.
The salary range for this position is $216,000 - 324,000. Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance.
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Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that's open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.
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$216k-324k yearly 5d ago
Global Workforce Strategy & Transitions Director
Massmutual 4.3
Director of strategy job in Springfield, MA
A financial services organization is seeking a Global Workforce Management Director to lead the development and execution of global strategies enhancing performance. You will manage a team to optimize practices and engage with stakeholders for effective transitions. The ideal candidate has significant strategic consulting experience and strong leadership skills. This role requires collaboration with senior leaders to achieve operational excellence. The organization values ethics, integrity, and offers competitive pay and benefits.
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$118k-157k yearly est. 1d ago
Director, External Expert Strategy & Engagement
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. 4.9
Director of strategy job in Hartford, CT
The Director, External Expert Strategy & Engagement is a critical role responsible for defining, standardizing, and overseeing the company's global strategy for engaging a broad spectrum of external stakeholders. This includes Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Digital Opinion Leaders (DOLs), Payers/Access Stakeholders, Academic/Integrated Health Systems, Patients/Caregivers, and Patient Advocacy Groups. The role is accountable for establishing the governance, process clarity, and technological infrastructure necessary to ensure coordinated, high-value, and non-transactional interactions across all functional areas, distinguishing tactics based on the asset lifecycle stage (Early vs. In-line). This position reports directly to the Executive Director of External Engagement and Field Excellence.
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**Key Responsibilities:**
**Strategic Governance and Accountability**
+ Establish clear accountability and process ownership for all external expert engagement activities, defining roles and responsibilities across the Medical Affairs (GMA) function to address the current pain point of limited clarity on accountabilities and responsibilities.
+ Develop and implement a standardized global strategy for external engagement that distinctly tailors objectives based on asset lifecycle (e.g., Early Asset engagement must focus on obtaining input from KOLs and Payers on trial design and clinical/economic value).
**System and Data Management**
+ Coordinate with stakeholder engagement liaisons (from GMA, Commercial, Clinical Development, Market Access, Patient Advocacy and Stakeholder Management, Corporate Communications, and Government Affairs) and IT to migrate multiple, overlapping stakeholder lists.
+ Drive process adherence for the consistent upkeep and governance of the centralized external stakeholder list, ensuring the database accurately tracks engagement across all categories of stakeholders (e.g., Patients/Caregivers, Academic Systems, Digital Opinion Leaders).
+ Champion the use of the centralized system to track all medical expert interactions, contact attempts, and strategic insights captured.
**Coordination and Best Practices**
+ Facilitate connections between the designated primary stakeholder lead contact and any internal team member seeking subsequent outreach to prevent multiple concurrent communications and requests.
+ Encourage and mandate best practices for GMA preparation before any stakeholder outreach, ensuring all engagement is high-quality and strategically aligned.
+ Partner with the Training team to develop standardized training and resources for internal teams on proper engagement protocols, compliance guidelines, and use of the centralized Veeva system, highlighting the specific goals for engaging each stakeholder group.
+ Collaborate with Global Training Lead to coordinate any needed training on external engagement processes and/or capabilities.
+ Consider technology and AI to support workflow improvement.
**Qualifications:**
**Education and Experience:**
+ Advanced scientific or clinical degree is required (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent).
+ Minimum of 8 - 10 years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with at least 5 years in Global Medical Affairs, Strategic Operations, or an equivalent function focused on External Expert/KOL Engagement.
+ Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing global engagement processes across multiple therapeutic areas and across different asset lifecycle stages.
+ Demonstrated success in leading a complex cross-functional project (e.g., system migration, process standardization) involving IT and multiple business units.
**Skills and Competencies:**
+ Exceptional ability to drive process governance and change management across a global matrix organization.
+ Superior Stakeholder Management and influencing skills, capable of gaining consensus and driving compliance among diverse functional leaders (Commercial, Clinical, Global Medical Affairs).
+ Strong technological acumen with proven experience working with Veeva or similar management platforms for centralized data management.
+ Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate the strategic value of coordinated external engagement to senior executive leadership.
+ Motivated and solution-oriented, with a clear focus on simplifying complex processes for end-users.
**Competencies**
**Accountability for Results -** Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
**Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving -** Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
**Patient & Customer Centricity -** Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
**Impactful Communication -** Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
**Respectful Collaboration -** Seek and value others' perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
**Empowered Development -** Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.
Minimum $183,335.00 - Maximum $274,160.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate's job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.
**Application Deadline** : This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.
**Company benefits:** Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.
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**Disclaimer:**
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Accommodation Request (EEAccommodations@otsuka-us.com) .
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$183.3k yearly 42d ago
Director, Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions
Ensign-Bickford Industries 4.1
Director of strategy job in Simsbury, CT
At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!
Job Description
Location: Simsbury, CT
Reports to: General Manager
Industry: Aerospace & Defense
Experience Level: Director
Lead Strategy. Drive Growth. Shape the Future
At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense (EBAD), we've been innovating for nearly 200 years, delivering mission-critical technologies that protect lives and advance exploration. As we prepare to double in size over the next 3-5 years, we're investing in our people and culture to support this transformation.
We're seeking a dynamic Director of Strategy and M&A who will partner with the General Manager, President and leadership team to drive enterprise-wide strategic planning, shape our product portfolio, and lead all aspects of mergers and acquisitions. This is a high-impact role, directly influencing the future of a rapidly growing $800M aerospace and defense business with significant acquisition capacity.
The Opportunity:
EBAD's business provides critical systems that are vital to our national defense and the exploration of space. With rapid growth and a long-term mindset, EBAD is creating this newly established role to strengthen its strategic capabilities and accelerate both organic and inorganic growth.
The Director of Strategy and M&A will serve as a strategic advisor to the Business Unit President and senior leadership, driving disciplined strategy formulation and execution. This role leads the end-to-end M&A strategy, from identifying high-impact growth opportunities to structuring complex transactions and orchestrating seamless post-merger integration. Success in this position requires exceptional strategic ability, financial acumen, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader to shape the portfolio, build sustainable growth, and directly impact the trajectory of a rapidly growing company with strong investment capacity.
Core Competencies for Success:
Strategic Thinking: Able to synthesize complex inputs, market trends, customer needs, and internal capabilities into clear strategies that align with long-term goals.
M&A Expertise: Proven success leading all phases of acquisitions including sourcing, due diligence, valuation, negotiations, deal structuring, and post-close integration.
Financial Acumen: Strong ability to build and interpret financial models, conduct valuations, and assess investment opportunities with discipline and clarity.
Collaborative Influence: Builds trust across executive leadership and cross-functional teams, driving alignment without direct authority.
Executive Presence & Communication: Confidently represents strategy and deal rationale to senior leaders, the board, and external partners.
Continuous Improvement Mindset (Kaizen): Brings structure, discipline, and a drive to improve strategic processes and decision-making frameworks.
Results Orientation: Operates with urgency, sets clear objectives, and consistently delivers measurable outcomes.
The Candidate We Are Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business; MBA preferred.
10+ years of relevant experience in M&A, FP&A, investment banking or strategic consulting.
Proven experience driving corporate strategy in a complex engineering or manufacturing environment; aerospace & defense strongly preferred
Demonstrated track record of leading successful M&A transactions end-to-end, including sourcing, due diligence, financial modeling, negotiations, and post-close integration
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to develop actionable insights, evaluate portfolio opportunities, and guide investment decisions
Deep understanding of portfolio strategy, including evaluation of product and market expansion opportunities.
Highly collaborative, able to influence without direct authority across multiple stakeholders.
Strong executive presence and communication skills; credible with executive leadership, boards, and external partners.
Skilled in continuous improvement, performance metrics, and problem-solving through EBOS, Lean, and Kaizen practices
A Defining Leadership Opportunity:
Legacy: Join a privately held, 188-year-old company that takes a long-term approach, free from the short-term pressures of quarterly-driven reporting.
Impact: Shape enterprise-wide strategy and lead M&A execution that will directly determine the company's future growth and success.
Partnership: Work directly with the General Manager, Business Unit President, and senior leadership team in a highly visible and influential role.
Culture of Excellence: Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment that values people, integrity, and mission-driven excellence, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're a strategic M&A leader looking to make a meaningful impact, this is your moment to work with a legacy-rich aerospace and defense organization poised for its next chapter of growth and this role is at the center of it. As Director of Strategy and M&A, you'll shape the future of the business, lead transformative deals, and work directly with senior leadership to drive long-term value. If you're ready to elevate your career, we invite you to explore this opportunity and make your mark with us.
Compensation and Rewards
We recognize that world-class leaders deliver world-class impact, and we reward accordingly. This role offers a competitive executive package that includes:
Base Salary: $200k - $250k plus annual bonus
Executive Relocation: Comprehensive support for a seamless transition
Additional Enhancements: Potential sign-on incentives and tailored rewards based on experience
We offer a competitive compensation package aligned with skills & experience, with flexibility to reward top talent and extraordinary qualifications.
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
$200k-250k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Director of Content Strategy and Brand Voice
Wesleyan Local Food Co-Op
Director of strategy job in Middletown, CT
The Office of Communications shines a spotlight on the people and programs of Wesleyan University to enhance its reputation as a leader in liberal arts education. In so doing, it serves as a partner with units across campus, providing expertise in brand management, strategic communication, media relations, digital and social media strategy, website development, content training and strategy, print and online publications and videography and photography.
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Communications and Marketing, the Director of Content Strategy and Brand Voice is a creative storyteller and strategic thinker who is passionate about content and the role it can play in enhancing the reputation of the University.
This role will collaborate with a wide variety of key stakeholders across the University to develop content aligned with Wesleyan's mission and core messaging and will be responsible for delivering content that engages Wesleyan's audiences of prospective students/parents, on campus community, alumni, donors, etc.
Responsibilities:
Work with the Assistant Vice President for Communications and Marketing and colleagues to enhance recognition of the University's stature, the value of its activities, and its brand of liberal arts education.
Drive editorial strategy, content development, message map(s), and the editorial calendar for the University.
Maintain guidelines for the University that enable clear and consistent use of brand voice.
Lead a team of highly experienced content contributors and media and public relations professionals to ensure consistency across all channels-web, digital, media, and print and adherence to core messaging, brand voice, style, and tone guidelines.
Create, develop, write, edit, and review a wide variety of content types from across the University, including marketing copy, long-form articles, emails, web content, video scripts, speeches, reports, etc.
Collaborate cross functionally with University departments to ensure executional excellence and development of innovative content.
Collaborate with the department's creative and digital teams to ensure all multimedia and graphics align with the brand voice and messaging.
Provide strategic direction to the Managing Editor on all aspects of creating and producing
Wesleyan Magazine
in print and online.
Drive effective processes to foster internal collaboration and enhance efficiency.
Use data to create metrics and use that information to drive improvement.
Create, edit, and send mass emails to the campus, as needed.
Experiment with new forms of content, delivery, technology, process, etc. to position Wesleyan as a leader on the cutting edge of Communications.
Assist the Assistant Vice President for Communications and Marketing with significant additional assignments, as appropriate and needed in response to changing demands.
This position is required to work on campus.
(Relocation assistance to CT is available for those who qualify).Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or related field and at minimum seven years of progressively responsible editorial experience with a consistent increase in responsibility including leadership, management and supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Innovative, strategic, editorial, writing, and storytelling experience across all channels- web, digital, media, print.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful brand voice strategies across multiple channels.
Sophisticated writing and editing.
Experience designing and developing strategic content in all forms including marketing copy, long form articles, emails, web content, video scripts, speeches, and reports.
Experience with content management and delivery while adhering to brand awareness.
Demonstrated experience effectively supervising creative staff, freelancers, and leading teams.
Prior experience managing an editorial calendar.
Experience managing a large and consistently shifting editorial workload.
Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for managing relationships at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated creativity and effective communication skills.
Familiarity with AP and Chicago style conventions, excellent spelling, and grammar skill.
Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills.
Strong project/time management and multitasking abilities.
Creative problem-solving ability and excellent analytical skills.
Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact collegially with individuals of different backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Eight or more years of progressively responsible editorial experience with a consistent increase in responsibility including leadership, management and supervisory experience strongly preferred.
In-depth knowledge of magazine structure, production, and design.
As a part of your application please upload a cover letter, resume and provide 3-5 writing samples highlighting diversity in writing. For e.g. a news story, feature story and op-ed.
Compensation: $90,000-$108,000Work Location: On Campus
All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate's completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.
Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.
Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University's Clery Act Report are available on request and online at *************************************************
Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit **********************************************************************
Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.
Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: ***********************************************************
$90k-108k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Director, Research & Analytics
Walt Disney Co 4.6
Director of strategy job in Bristol, CT
The ESPN Research team utilizes all facets of media research and internal analytics solutions (Nielsen, com Score, Adobe Analytics, etc.) as well as primary and syndicated research sources to inform ESPN and the larger Walt Disney Company on sports content and product performance. The ESPN Research team is part of the larger ESPN Finance, Strategy and Research Group, a group of world-class professionals managing and analyzing all aspects of ESPN businesses and providing tactical insights that drive our businesses forward.
The Director, Research & Analytics will focus on supporting ESPN's industry leading Digital Products - The ESPN App, ESPN.com and ESPN Fantasy. They will direct reporting and analyses for a broad group of company stakeholders, define Key Performance Indicators, business metrics and provide insights on user behavior utilizing internal analytics and proprietary data sources. They will work closely with other Data and Analytics teams across the Walt Disney Company to utilize company data infrastructure and resources to align and scale support for ESPN's Digital experiences and businesses. This role will have two direct reports, a manager and analyst, and will oversee their daily workload. Secondarily, they will be involved in primary research efforts for understanding the "why" behind the ESPN Digital user's engagement with our products and services. This person should be naturally curious, thoughtful, creative and have a strong analytical background. The individual will have a passion for understanding sports fans and the digital media industry. This position will report to the Sr. Director, Digital Research & Analytics, will collaborate closely with others in the broader ESPN Research organization, with primary stakeholders in the ESPN Digital Experience & Engagement and Disney Entertainment & ESPN Sports Product teams.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and lead the reporting and communications of ESPN's Digital Product performance through standardized reporting
* Develop and lead ad-hoc analyses on user behavior for ESPN's Digital Products features and content engagement
* Translate findings and deliver clear actionable insights to senior management to grow engagement with ESPN's Digital Products
* Be actively aware of sports media and direct-to-consumer businesses to contextualize insights
* Manage day-to-day workload of direct reports
Required Qualifications:
* Minimum of 7 years of Digital research or Analytics experience within media, ecommerce, startup, agency, or research supplier.
* Digital analytics tools like Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics and Conviva
* Strong written and communication skills.
* Understanding of the market positioning and strategies of ESPN and the Walt Disney Company.
* Collaborative nature and ability to work well in a team environment.
* Ability to produce original ideas when analyzing problems.
* Prior person management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
* Knowledge of data visualization tools like Looker, MicroStrategy and Tableau
* Data Science code: SQL, Python and R
* Social Analytics tools such as Sprinklr, Shareablee, Tubular, etc.
* Experience reporting on and managing com Score and Nielsen's digital suite of products
* Online survey software like Qualtrics
Required Education:
* Undergraduate Degree
#ESPNMedia
The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $145,800.00 to $195,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
$145.8k-195.5k yearly 34d ago
Director of Strategic Business Development & Revenue Growth
The Innovative CPA Group
Director of strategy job in Shelton, CT
Job Description
Director of Strategic Business Development & Revenue Growth
The Innovative CPA Group is one of the fastest growing firms in Connecticut, and we are seeking a Director of Strategic Business Development & Revenue Growth in our Shelton, CT headquarters. This role is responsible for driving firmwide growth initiatives, expanding client relationships, and developing new lines of business for our CPA firm. This individual will work closely with one of the Founding Partners to execute the firm's strategic vision, strengthen market presence, and oversee initiatives that directly contribute to sustained revenue growth.
The ideal candidate is a proactive strategist with strong professional presence, exceptional communication skills, and proven experience generating new business in a professional services environment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Growth & Leadership
Partner directly with the Founding Partner to define and execute long-term growth strategies aligned with the firm's mission and goals.
Identify emerging market opportunities within accounting, tax, advisory, and specialized service areas.
Support strategic planning, including annual growth targets, service expansion, and market positioning.
Represent the firm at external events, conferences, and networking functions to build brand recognition and generate new opportunities.
Business Development & Client Acquisition
Lead all business development efforts, including managing the full cycle of prospecting, pipeline development, presentations, proposals, and closing new engagements.
Cultivate relationships with prospective clients, referral partners, and centers of influence such as attorneys, bankers, and financial advisors.
Develop tailored strategies for high-value prospects in key industries.
Maintain CRM pipeline reporting and regularly brief the Founding Partner on opportunities and revenue projections.
Revenue Growth & Service Expansion
Create and implement revenue-building initiatives, including cross-selling existing services and identifying opportunities for new offerings.
Analyze client needs, market trends, and competitive landscape to help shape service expansion priorities.
Monitor and report on revenue performance, client conversion rates, and growth metrics.
Collaborate with service line leaders to ensure seamless onboarding and transition of new clients.
Marketing & Firm Visibility
Work closely with the Marketing team (or external vendors) to enhance brand presence, digital visibility, and campaign effectiveness.
Lead targeted marketing initiatives that support revenue goals, including events, thought leadership, and industry outreach.
Oversee the development of marketing collateral, presentations, and messaging that align with the firm's value proposition.
Internal Collaboration & Leadership
Partner with department heads to ensure the firm's service capabilities align with market demand.
Support training and coaching efforts to help team members develop business development skills.
Foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and relationship-building across the firm.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Accounting, or related field; advanced degree a plus.
7+ years of business development experience, ideally within a CPA firm or professional services environment.
Proven track record of generating revenue and building long-term client relationships.
Strong understanding of accounting, tax, and advisory services.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Strategic thinker with the ability to execute tactically.
CRM proficiency and data-driven approach to managing opportunities.
What You'll Love About Us:
Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.
401(k) plan with employer match.
Paid health insurance for Employee, with dependent/spouse coverage at employee cost.
4 weeks of vacation.
Onsite gym membership (Shelton location).
Hybrid option for the right candidate
Great work environment.
$93k-164k yearly est. 9d ago
Director, Digital Analytics and Strategy
Travelers Insurance Company 4.4
Director of strategy job in Hartford, CT
**Who Are We?** Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
**Job Category**
Data Analytics
**Compensation Overview**
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
**Salary Range**
$132,800.00 - $219,100.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
At Travelers, we're focused on expanding the application of data and analytics beyond managing risk, helping businesses increase their productivity and efficiency and enabling great experiences for our customers and agents. The Digital Analytics team aims to enable the business by building solutions that turn digital interactions into actionable insights through sophisticated analytics platforms, personalization capabilities, and privacy-compliant data collection strategies.
As the Director, Digital Analytics, you will lead the strategic direction of enterprise digital analytics capabilities, ensuring technical solutions align with long-term business partner roadmaps across Personal Insurance, Business Insurance, Claims, and other business units. You will build highly complex digital analytics stories and present to management to enable sound decision making around customer experience optimization, conversion improvement, and digital transformation initiatives.
You will leverage your negotiation skills to come to optimal solutions with business partners that align digital analytics capabilities to measurable business value.
You will coordinate with internal and external partners, including software engineers, data engineers, and compliance teams, to avoid redundancies in delivery and ensure efficient execution of digital analytics initiatives.
This position may direct a team of digital analytics professionals.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Accountable for the planning, objectives, and milestones for long-term digital analytics strategy, including dependency mapping across web development, data engineering, and business intelligence teams, business partnerships, and implementation timelines across supported portfolio(s).
+ Drive adoption of digital analytics solutions among business partners, including Google Analytics 4 implementation, Tealium tag management optimization, audience segmentation through AudienceStream, real-time data streaming via EventStream, and website personalization initiatives.
+ Focus on what digital analytics capabilities need to be delivered to achieve customer experience, conversion optimization, and personalization goals across business lines.
+ Lead the intake of digital analytics business demand and assess value to ensure alignment to long-term digital transformation roadmaps.
+ Work with business partners to design comprehensive digital analytics portfolio that addresses customer journey optimization, attribution modeling, and performance measurement objectives.
+ Partner with leaders across Personal Insurance, Business Insurance, Claims, and other lines of business to assess and adopt new digital analytics and personalization capabilities.
+ Oversee implementation and optimization of technology stack, including OneTrust cookie consent management, and ObservePoint data quality auditing.
+ Work to ensure team structure and skills are sufficient to deliver and maintain digital analytics value over time, including expertise in client-side and server-side tag management, data layer implementation, and cross-platform measurement.
+ Balance dependencies with software engineering teams for website tagging implementation and data engineering teams for digital data ingestion to ensure value delivery plans can be met.
+ Ensure all digital analytics implementations comply with regulatory requirements including CCPA, CPRA, and GDPR, working closely with privacy and legal teams.
+ Provide technical use cases for digital analytics tool assessment and vendor evaluation.
+ Coach and aid in the skill development of the team, including team leaders, in advanced digital analytics methodologies and emerging privacy-first measurement approaches.
+ Align digital analytics solution design to enterprise data management, security, and governance controls while maintaining measurement accuracy and customer privacy.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
+ Strong technical understanding of digital analytics platforms (Google Analytics 4, Adobe Analytics), tag management systems (Tealium iQ, Google Tag Manager), customer data platforms (Tealium AudienceStream), and their integration with enterprise data ecosystems.
+ Deep expertise in privacy-compliant data collection strategies and regulatory frameworks (CCPA, CPRA, GDPR).
+ Hands-on experience with Google Analytics 4, Tealium iQ, and server-side data collection methodologies.
+ Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management and translate complex digital analytics concepts into business value propositions.
+ Ability to quickly gain an understanding of Travelers' business strategy and plan digital analytics objectives to align with enterprise goals and customer experience initiatives.
+ Experience with website personalization platforms, A/B testing tools, and conversion optimization methodologies (e.g., client-side tags, conversion APIs, etc.).
+ Proven ability to set digital analytics and customer data strategies that drive measurable business outcomes.
+ Experience managing cross-functional relationships with software engineering, data engineering, and business intelligence teams.
+ Leadership experience in managing technical teams and driving adoption of analytics capabilities across large organizations.
+ Demonstrated experience implementing privacy-compliant digital analytics solutions in regulated industries.
+ Proven track record of leading digital analytics teams and driving enterprise-wide adoption of measurement capabilities.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Bachelor's degree or five years equivalent experience with business intelligence tools, techniques, manipulation, or related.
**What Is in It for You?**
+ **Health Insurance** : Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
+ **Retirement:** Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
+ **Paid Time Off:** Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
+ **Wellness Program:** The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
+ **Volunteer Encouragement:** We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
**Employment Practices**
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email (*******************) so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit ******************************************************** .
$132.8k-219.1k yearly 21d ago
Director, Analytics and Data Optimization
Digital United
Director of strategy job in Farmington, CT
Director, Data Analytics and Optimization
The Director, Data Analytics and Optimization will be a key part of our growing, multifaceted analytics team that develops world class descriptive and predictive analytic solutions across the customer journey and channels. You will provide digital analytic leadership and hands-on execution for clients and team members. This includes identifying, scoping, planning, and executing analytic opportunities and shepherding the strategic evolution of our digital analytics and BI tools to drive smarter experiences in meaningful moments and better business outcomes.
Key Measures:
Personal/Resource Utilization
New Service Offering Development and Revenue
Client Satisfaction
Peer and Team Satisfaction
Reports to: SVP, Strategy
Responsibilities
Identify and prioritize key performance metrics, benchmarks and targets to evaluate and optimize marketing/business outcomes
Develop, execute, and shepherd the continuous improvement of Primacy's suite of analytic, measurement, and optimization service offerings
Design and create clear, easily comprehended and actionable dashboards and visualizations to support client strategic objectives and initiatives.
Translate data into compelling, actionable insights and stories
Generate integrated client performance reports comprised of insights derived from diverse data sources including marketing campaigns, social platforms, CRM, and website data
Identification and resolution of friction points in online conversion processes and digital experiences to improve business results
Lead design and execution of Test and Learn Plans using A/B testing, multivariate testing, and personalization
Specify measurement methodology, tool selection, and implementation requirements to enable measurement and ongoing process refinement.
Experience and success developing and applying statistical models to inform predictive analytics and performance enhancement
Ability to implement analytics tracking tags leveraging tools and knowledge of how they integrate with web analytics
$103k-151k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Director, Analytical Development
Invivyd
Director of strategy job in New Haven, CT
ABOUT US
There are more than 9 million immunocompromised people in the United States. Almost half a million of those represent a population that are moderately to severely immunocompromised and at highest risk for severe COVID-19, including stem cell and solid organ transplant patients as well as those with hematologic cancers.
At Invivyd, Inc., we take those numbers very seriously and we come to work each day on a mission to deliver protection from serious viral infectious diseases, beginning with SARS-CoV-2. Invivyd deploys a proprietary integrated technology platform unique in the industry designed to assess, monitor, develop, and adapt to create best in class antibodies.
In March 2024, Invivyd received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the U.S. FDA for a monoclonal antibody (mAb) in its pipeline of innovative antibody candidates.
In October 2025, the FDA cleared the company's Investigational New Drug (IND) application and provided feedback to advance the company's REVOLUTION clinical program, Invivyd's development program for VYD2311, a vaccine alternative monoclonal antibody being investigated for the prevention of COVID-19.
Be part of making a difference. Be part of Invivyd.
Location: New Haven, CT (Northeast Preferred)
This position is hybrid and requires travel to New Haven, CT HQ at least once a month.
Position Summary:
The position is responsible for technical leadership of analytical development within the CMC function across Invivyd's portfolio. Analytical Development has responsibility for analytical activities (e.g. method development, characterization, structure/function, comparability) from late-stage Discovery through commercial life cycle for monoclonal antibody programs. The candidate will ensure success on all deliverables by leveraging internal and external resources. They will also be responsible for strategic and scientific alignment of analytical development activities with overall program goals.
Responsibilities:
Technical lead of analytical method development for Invivyd programs; serve as analytical lead on development teams
Lead the development of platform methods that are fit-for-purpose to support the requirements of early-stage development, progression into the clinic, and commercial lifecycle
Drive regulatory strategy regarding characterization, analytical comparability, and stability studies and support execution
Manage review of raw data packages associated with method qualifications/validations, release testing, stability testing, and characterization testing of drug substances and drug products
Contribute to the analytical control strategy for drug substance and drug product
Support process characterization and process validation
Develop and ensure the delivery of high-quality documentation to meet global regulatory
expectations for analytical methods and Address technical inquiries from regulatory agencies to support clinical trial and commercial marketing applications
Oversee relevant vendors (CMOs/CTLs) during the development and characterization of drug substance and drug product. Travel to CMOs and CTLs as needed
Effectively collaborate with and provide technical support to the fully integrated CMC and development teams
Apply technical and management expertise to meet project goals and timelines; make technical and management decisions to keep projects on track
Requirements:
Demonstrated and significant experience with analytical development supporting clinical and commercial protein-based biologics, preferably monoclonal antibodies
Preference given to candidates with late clinical stage development experience
Advanced degree in Biochemistry or related field, PhD preferred
10+ years of relevant analytical experience for biologics in the pharmaceutical industry including significant experience with regulatory filings
Broad understanding of analytical sciences and regulatory/GMP requirements
Proven track record in analytical development for clinical stage and commercial programs
Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional and fast-paced environment
Proven ability to achieve results with external laboratories and manufacturing facilities
Ability to travel to New Haven at least once a month
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-DL1
At Invivyd we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. Here all applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Invivyd is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.
$103k-151k yearly est. Auto-Apply 20d ago
Director of Athletics Revenue Strategy
Uconn Careers
Director of strategy job in Storrs, CT
The University of Connecticut is seeking applications and nominations for the position of Director of Athletics Revenue Strategy. This position will provide support to the external team by spearheading all data-driven initiatives to support the overall decision-making process. This role will collect, analyze and interpret data to provide forecasting and decision-making for the department. This position will report to the Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Initiatives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Analyze the behaviors of season ticket holders and donors to inform sales strategies, including adoption rates, renewal rates, and donation trends.
Study sales trends to guide the build-out of season ticket prices, single game prices, and other various packages
Assist in the review of secondary market trends
Conduct a regular price-level analysis of all venues to inform appropriate price adjustments
Dynamic pricing opportunities
Forecast short-term and long-term revenue projections, including, but not limited to, ticket sales, seat donation revenue, and other philanthropic fundraising models.
Drive Ancillary Revenue strategies and coordinate the overall execution of strategies.
Develop a strategy centered on Artificial Intelligence that focuses on enhancing revenue strategy efficiencies.
Continuously track year-to-date sales progress to inform midyear progress towards budget and sales goals.
Review and understand the department finances and overall budget.
Analyze department financial data to identify opportunities for spending adjustments and efficiencies.
Analyze budgeting trends to create long-term budget projects.
Review and analyze athletics scholarships, including producing reports that show scholarship costs with the consideration of other sources of aid, etc.
Review management of internal inventory holds as event dates approach.
Comprehensively analyze complementary tickets in an effort to cut opportunity costs at all events.
Research the sales strategies of peers to provide best practices to our external team.
Establish revenue cohorts where applicable to effectively track on sport specific revenue generation at a granular level.
Analyze advertising ROI where applicable to better align resources.
Participate in timelining exercises based on strategic data to best align timelines with maximizing revenue opportunity.
Analyze historical data to inform and project demand related to special athletic events such as postseason and neutral site contests.
Assist where appropriate in data-centric inventory management for such events.
Analyze geographic donor and ticket-related data to best determine the opportunity for revenue growth.
Analyze resale data to evaluate opportunities to harness the overall market.
Utilize buyer data as sales/fundraising leads.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
Five years of related full-time experience in collegiate athletics, with at least two years of being a key contributor of revenue strategy/external strategy efforts.
Demonstrated ability to manage donor relations, ticketing operations, and financial forecasting.
Manage forecasting, projections and initiatives to grow athletic revenues.
Demonstrated experience with donor management and ticketing systems such as Paciolan.
Experience collaborating across athletic, foundation, and business units.
Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills with donors, alumni, and internal stakeholders.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in business administration, sports management, or a related field.
More than five years of full‑time experience in collegiate athletics with demonstrated career progression.
Exposure to revenue forecasting and creation of new ancillary revenue streams.
Ability to support strategic initiatives that align with athletic department revenue goals.
Experience developing operational efficiencies within athletics fundraising and ticketing infrastructure.
Experience in a fundraising office.
Previous experience involved in overall athletic department revenue strategies.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time, permanent position. Relocation assistance is not available. The University offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/health-benefits/. Other rights, terms and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #499418 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on January 29, 2026.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at https://portal.ct.gov/Ethics/Statutes-and-Regulations.
All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee's unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.
$127k-172k yearly est. 9d ago
Senior Director, Product Marketing Operations and Competitive Intelligence
Pagerduty 3.8
Director of strategy job in Hartford, CT
PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE:PD) is a global leader in digital operations management. Trusted by nearly half of both the Fortune 500 and the Forbes AI 50, as well as approximately two-thirds of the Fortune 100, PagerDuty is essential for delivering always-on digital experiences to modern businesses.
Join us. (******************************* At PagerDuty, you'll tackle complex problems, collaborate with kind and ambitious people, and help build a more equitable world-all in a flexible, award-winning workplace.
We are seeking a seasoned and insightful people leader to establish and spearhead our Product Marketing Operations and Competitive Intelligence function, reporting directly to the VP, Product Marketing. In this pivotal role, you will lead a dedicated team, driving both major and minor product launches, cultivating robust competitive intelligence, and consistently reporting on progress across all initiatives.
Specifically, evolve, establish and execute product marketing programs and operations related to GTM readiness, to include:
+ **Product Launch process** - Establish, document and maintain product market launch framework, operating model and launch calendar that aligns with development and the field.
+ **Product Launch management** - organize and execute critical product launches, driving the planning and execution of launch activities, events/webinars and ensuring alignment and readiness across all marketing work streams, while coordinating overall readiness with development and field teams.
+ **Competitive Intelligence** - manage a team that builds and runs a competitive intel program that serves as the internal authority on competitive dynamics, equipping sales teams with sharp differentiation, timely insights and effective strategies to win.
+ **Repeatable sales plays** - partner with PMMs, Field, and Enablement stakeholders to define, build and deliver repeatable sales motions to drive annual operating targets (pipeline, billings, net-new logos).
+ **PMM Planning and Coordination** - organize and drive quarterly and yearly planning and operating plans for product marketing, including reporting results to key stakeholders; organize and drive PMM all-hands and leadership meetings and related presentations.
+ **Standards, Best Practices and Consistency** - drives the establishment of consistent templates, frameworks, and constructs for use across the team.
+ **Portfolio-level content and enablement** - drive the planning, delivery and quality of content for any cross-product activity, such as launch content, major event session tracks, and product marketing related enablement programs for sales revenue achievement.
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ 10+ years of experience in B2B marketing, market research, or a related field.
+ 5+ years' experience leading a marketing function, or similar, used to managing multiple projects at one time within established timelines.
+ Proficient in planning and project management skills.
+ Ability to handle individual contributor and detail-oriented responsibilities in addition to people management responsibilities such as guiding, performance managing and mentoring a team.
+ Strong analytical skills and experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods, translating complex data into actionable insights.
+ Delivers results efficiently with a high sense of urgency when applicable.
+ Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
+ Ability to build strong partnerships at all levels of leadership and manage by influence.
+ Seamlessly negotiates and manages conflict.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience in high growth companies
+ Software/SaaS/B2B technology industry experience is preferred.
+ Experience in product marketing, specifically experience in managing launches at scale
The base salary range for this position is 180,000 - 304,000 USD. This role may also be eligible for bonus, commission, equity, and/or benefits.
Our base salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range, which is subject to change based on primary work location, reflects the minimum and maximum base salary we expect to pay newly hired employees for the position. Within the range, we determine pay for an individual based on a number of factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills/competencies and experience.
Your recruiter can share more about the specific offerings for this role, as well as the salary range for your primary work location during the hiring process.
**Hesitant to apply?**
We encourage you to submit your resume even if you don't meet every requirement. We value potential and consider each candidate's full professional story. Whether you're exploring a career change or taking your next step, we look forward to reviewing your application. If this just isn't the right role or time - sign up for job alerts (**************************************** !
**Where we work**
PagerDuty operates a hybrid work model with offices (**************************************** in 8 major cities: Atlanta, Lisbon, London, San Francisco, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto. While we offer flexibility within our established locations, we **cannot** employ candidates residing in:
**Location restrictions:**
**Australia:** Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia
**Canada:** Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
**United States:** Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming
_Candidates must reside in an eligible location, which vary by role._
**How we work**
Our values (************************************** guide how we support customers, collaborate with colleagues, develop products, and foster a culture of belonging. They define not just our actions, but what it means to be Dutonian.
People Leaders at PagerDuty are responsible for creating high performance environments that drive accountability. PagerDuty has four key dimensions that define our Leadership Impact: Lead Self, Lead the Team, Lead the Business, and Lead the Future. Each dimension has three associated competencies to give leaders a shared language for guiding their development, career, promotion, and succession planning discussions. Our Manager Expectations serve as a practical guide for managers to understand their responsibilities, prioritize their efforts, and drive engagement and performance.
**What we offer**
As a global organization, our total rewards approach is competitive with industry standards and aligned with local laws and regulations. Learn more, including country-specific offerings, on our benefits site (********************************************** .
**Your package may include:**
+ Competitive salary
+ Comprehensive benefits package
+ Flexible work arrangements
+ Company equity*
+ ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program)*
+ Retirement or pension plan*
+ Generous paid vacation time
+ Paid holidays and sick leave
+ Dutonian Wellness Days & HibernationDuty - companywide paid days off in addition to PTO
+ Paid parental leave: 22 weeks for pregnant parent, 12 weeks for non-pregnant parent (some countries have longer leave standards and we comply with local laws)*
+ Paid volunteer time off: 20 hours per year
+ Company-wide hack weeks
+ Mental wellness programs
*Eligibility may vary by role, region, and tenure
**About PagerDuty**
PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE:PD) is a global leader in digital operations management. The PagerDuty Operations Cloud is an AI-powered platform that empowers business resilience and drives operational efficiency for enterprises. With a generative AI assistant at its core, PagerDuty empowers teams to detect and resolve issues in real time, orchestrate complex workflows, and drive continuous improvement across their digital operations. Trusted by nearly half of both the Fortune 500 and the Forbes AI 50, as well as approximately two-thirds of the Fortune 100, PagerDuty is essential for delivering always-on digital experiences to modern businesses
PagerDuty is Great Place to Work-certified, a Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials, a Fortune Best Medium Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace in Technology, and a top rated product on TrustRadius and G2.
Go behind-the-scenes on our careers site (*********************************** and @pagerduty on Instagram.
**Additional Information**
PagerDuty is an equal opportunity employer. PagerDuty does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting an application, you confirm that you have read and understand PagerDuty's Privacy Policy (****************************************** .
PagerDuty is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. Should you require accommodation, please email accommodation@pagerduty.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
PagerDuty uses the E-Verify employment verification program.
$144k-184k yearly est. 39d ago
Lead Product Manager - Quote Management (CPQ)
UKG 4.6
Director of strategy job in Hartford, CT
**Why UKG** At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That's what we do.
We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you'll get flexibility that's real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters-and so do you.
**About the Role**
UKG is seeking a Lead Product Manager - Quote Management (CPQ) to define and drive the strategic vision, roadmap, and execution for our Quote Management capabilities. This role will play a pivotal part in a digital transformation of the quoting experience, including 0→1 product initiatives, platform modernization, and AI-powered innovation.
You will lead the evolution from legacy, manual quoting workflows to modern, intelligent, and scalable experiences, delivering MVPs quickly, iterating based on feedback, and driving measurable gains in seller efficiency, productivity, and revenue.
**Key Responsibilities:**
Product Strategy, Vision & 0→1 Innovation
+ Own the end-to-end product vision and multi-year roadmap for Quote Management within the CPQ ecosystem.
+ Lead 0→1 product initiatives, defining new capabilities from concept through launch and scale.
+ Drive digital transformation by modernizing legacy quoting workflows into intuitive, automated, and data-driven experiences.
+ Identify and prioritize opportunities where AI and intelligent automation can simplify quoting and accelerate deal velocity.
Agile Execution & Fast Delivery
+ Operate with a strong Agile and MVP mindset, delivering value early and often through iterative releases.
+ Define clear product requirements, success metrics, and acceptance criteria to enable fast, high-quality delivery.
+ Partner closely with Engineering and UX to break down complex problems into incremental, testable solutions.
+ Balance speed and quality while scaling solutions across a complex enterprise environment.
AI & Platform Modernization
+ Champion the use of AI/ML to enhance quote creation, recommendations, approvals, and insights.
+ Lead modernization efforts that reduce technical debt and improve scalability, reliability, and performance.
+ Collaborate with Data, Platform, and Architecture teams to ensure responsible, secure, and scalable AI adoption.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Influence
+ Serve as the primary product leader for Quote Management across Sales, Revenue Operations, Finance, Legal, and Engineering.
+ Align cross-functional stakeholders around priorities, tradeoffs, and delivery plans.
+ Communicate roadmap progress, outcomes, and impact to senior and executive leadership.
Seller & Customer-Centric Outcomes
+ Deeply understand seller workflows, pain points, and customer buying journeys.
+ Use data, experimentation, and feedback loops to continuously refine the product.
+ Measure success through cycle-time reduction, productivity gains, adoption, and revenue impact.
**About You**
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ 8-10 years of product management experience, including ownership of complex B2B or enterprise platforms.
+ Demonstrated experience delivering 0→1 products and leading digital transformation initiatives.
+ Strong background in CPQ, Quote Management, Sales Systems, or Revenue Operations.
+ Hands-on experience working in Agile environments, delivering MVPs and fast, iterative releases.
+ Proven ability to influence and align cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
+ Experience applying AI/ML to enterprise workflows (automation, recommendations, insights, or decision support).
+ Familiarity with Salesforce CPQ or similar enterprise CPQ platforms.
+ Experience modernizing legacy systems into cloud-native, scalable solutions.
+ Track record of delivering products that directly improve seller productivity and revenue outcomes.
**Company Overview:**
UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry - because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.
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The pay range for this position is $129,500.00 to $180,000, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at *********************************************
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$129.5k-180k yearly 5d ago
Vice President for Marketing and Communications
Connecticut College 4.3
Director of strategy job in New London, CT
Position Title Vice President for Marketing and Communications Department Marketing Communications -Group Pay Type Exempt Appointment Type (A) Continuing Full-Time Hours Per Week 37.5 Number of weeks 52 weeks per year other - # of weeks 52 Benefits Eligible Full Benefits Geographical National Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement Yes Work Schedule
Job Description
General Scope of Duties
Connecticut College invites nominations and applications for the position of Vice President for Marketing and Communications (VPMC). This is a dynamic opportunity to lead a talented team and transform the College's marketing and communications enterprise. This is an exciting moment for Conn: the institution is ready to refresh its brand, embrace digital innovation, and amplify the distinctive strengths that make it a top liberal arts college. The next VPMC will bring creativity, strategic vision, and collaborative leadership to elevate Conn's visibility and impact in a rapidly changing communications landscape.
Reporting to President Andrea E. Chapdelaine, Ph.D., the Vice President for Marketing and Communications is the chief communications and brand officer of Connecticut College, responsible for shaping and advancing the College's reputation and visibility on a national and global scale. The VPMC provides strategic leadership and drives strategic alignment for all aspects of marketing and communications, including brand, advertising, earned media, social media, creative services, web presence, and executive communications. This role is central to articulating the College's excellence, innovation, and commitment to equity through compelling narratives and integrated content strategies aligned with institutional goals that engage diverse audiences and have an impact.
General Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of the senior leadership team, the Vice President for Marketing and Communications provides both strategic and operational leadership to ensure that marketing and communications align with Connecticut College's mission, strategic goals, and fiscal sustainability. In this highly visible role, the VPMC works closely with the President, senior leaders, the Board of Trustees, and campus partners to advance institutional priorities and actively engage in the life of the College.
A trusted and innovative leader, the VPMC builds strong relationships across campus, fosters collaboration within the division, and unites teams around the College's strategic messaging pillars, reflecting its mission, values, and academic excellence. This individual oversees brand strategy, digital outreach, media relations, creative services, and institutional messaging to ensure that Connecticut College's story and distinctive strengths are communicated clearly and consistently to prospective students, families, alumni, and the broader community.
The VPMC also staffs the Board of Trustees' Marketing and Communications Committee and provides counsel on institutional messaging, reputation management, and issues communications. As the Chief College Relations Officer, the VPMC oversees emergency operations communications and serves as the primary spokesperson in times of crisis, ensuring 24/7 readiness. The VPMC will regularly draft and advise on presidential speeches, correspondence, and high-stakes communications, as well as participating in major College events such as convocation, commencement, and reunion.
Leading a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy across digital, print, web, and media platforms, the VPMC shapes a unified brand identity through compelling storytelling that reflects academic excellence, student success, and community. This leader drives digital-first strategies-including paid and organic social, search, and display advertising-while managing large-scale website projects that enhance design, content, and user experience. They strengthen media relationships, elevate thought leadership, and ensure brand consistency across campus touchpoints, including athletics communications and signage.
Education and Skills
The success of Connecticut College depends on strong leadership and a bold vision for the future. The Vice President for Marketing and Communications will bring the expertise and strategic insight needed to modernize a historically communications-focused department, elevate the College's brand, and implement innovative, data-driven marketing strategies. A bachelor's degree is required, and an advanced degree is preferred. The VPMC will have at least 10 years of experience in marketing and communications.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven Marketing Leadership: The next Vice President for Marketing and Communications will be an accomplished leader with a bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred) and at least ten years of experience in marketing and communications. This individual will demonstrate a strong record of creating and implementing results-oriented marketing, communications, and business plans, with a deep understanding of the higher education landscape, including enrollment trends, branding and digital engagement, reputational enhancement, and stakeholder engagement.
Strategic and Creative Expertise: The successful candidate will possess impeccable oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to evaluate a wide range of creative work, including text, graphic design, and video production. They will bring proven success in finding and telling compelling stories that articulate the College's distinctiveness to diverse audiences, while also demonstrating strength in analytical forecasting, tracking, and reporting of marketing data to inform planning and measure success.
Digital and Technology-Driven Vision: The next Vice President will bring a technology-driven vision and a proven ability to implement strategies that boost engagement and visibility. Expertise in digital marketing and advertising-across paid and organic social, search, and display-is essential, along with a record of driving enrollment and fundraising success. This leader will have experience managing large-scale website redesigns, including design, content migration, technology integration, and user experience optimization. Advanced analytical skills are critical: the ability to set KPIs, build dashboards, interpret data, and adjust strategies based on insights. Familiarity with AI-driven marketing tools to reach high school students and emerging Gen Z and Alpha audiences will position the VPMC to lead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Collaborative and Inclusive Leadership: The Vice President for Marketing and Communications will be a collaborative and inclusive leader with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to lead with empathy. This individual will inspire confidence by communicating a clear, collective vision, empowering others, and delegating effectively. Success will be defined by the ability to mentor talent, foster collaboration, and build strong, high-performing teams that thrive in a culture of trust and shared purpose. As a highly collegial partner, the VPMC will work seamlessly with senior leadership to advance institutional priorities while remaining deeply student-centered. A positive outlook, sense of humor, and genuine enthusiasm for the College community will be essential qualities of this leader's approach.
Commitment to Core Values: The ideal candidate will embrace Connecticut College's core values of academic excellence, a commitment to justice and fairness, shared governance, and environmental stewardship. They will exhibit sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and trust in all interactions, and maintain the ability to engage a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
Operational Excellence: Outstanding organizational skills, the ability to set priorities, and a track record of meeting deadlines are essential. The position requires flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to travel as needed to fulfill the role's obligations.
Physical Demands Driving Required Yes Salary Range Compensation is competitive and will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity. Note
Connecticut College is committed to fair and competitive compensation. The final offer will reflect the candidate's experience, education, and the institution's pay structure to ensure internal equity.
Applicant Credentialing Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical.
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$110k-146k yearly est. 17d ago
Director of Athletics Revenue Strategy
University of Connecticut 4.3
Director of strategy job in Storrs, CT
The University of Connecticut is seeking applications and nominations for the position of Director of Athletics Revenue Strategy. This position will provide support to the external team by spearheading all data-driven initiatives to support the overall decision-making process. This role will collect, analyze and interpret data to provide forecasting and decision-making for the department. This position will report to the Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Initiatives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Analyze the behaviors of season ticket holders and donors to inform sales strategies, including adoption rates, renewal rates, and donation trends.
* Study sales trends to guide the build-out of season ticket prices, single game prices, and other various packages
* Assist in the review of secondary market trends
* Conduct a regular price-level analysis of all venues to inform appropriate price adjustments
* Dynamic pricing opportunities
* Forecast short-term and long-term revenue projections, including, but not limited to, ticket sales, seat donation revenue, and other philanthropic fundraising models.
* Drive Ancillary Revenue strategies and coordinate the overall execution of strategies.
* Develop a strategy centered on Artificial Intelligence that focuses on enhancing revenue strategy efficiencies.
* Continuously track year-to-date sales progress to inform midyear progress towards budget and sales goals.
* Review and understand the department finances and overall budget.
* Analyze department financial data to identify opportunities for spending adjustments and efficiencies.
* Analyze budgeting trends to create long-term budget projects.
* Review and analyze athletics scholarships, including producing reports that show scholarship costs with the consideration of other sources of aid, etc.
* Review management of internal inventory holds as event dates approach.
* Comprehensively analyze complementary tickets in an effort to cut opportunity costs at all events.
* Research the sales strategies of peers to provide best practices to our external team.
* Establish revenue cohorts where applicable to effectively track on sport specific revenue generation at a granular level.
* Analyze advertising ROI where applicable to better align resources.
* Participate in timelining exercises based on strategic data to best align timelines with maximizing revenue opportunity.
* Analyze historical data to inform and project demand related to special athletic events such as postseason and neutral site contests.
* Assist where appropriate in data-centric inventory management for such events.
* Analyze geographic donor and ticket-related data to best determine the opportunity for revenue growth.
* Analyze resale data to evaluate opportunities to harness the overall market.
* Utilize buyer data as sales/fundraising leads.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
* Five years of related full-time experience in collegiate athletics, with at least two years of being a key contributor of revenue strategy/external strategy efforts.
* Demonstrated ability to manage donor relations, ticketing operations, and financial forecasting.
* Manage forecasting, projections and initiatives to grow athletic revenues.
* Demonstrated experience with donor management and ticketing systems such as Paciolan.
* Experience collaborating across athletic, foundation, and business units.
* Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills with donors, alumni, and internal stakeholders.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Master's degree in business administration, sports management, or a related field.
* More than five years of full‑time experience in collegiate athletics with demonstrated career progression.
* Exposure to revenue forecasting and creation of new ancillary revenue streams.
* Ability to support strategic initiatives that align with athletic department revenue goals.
* Experience developing operational efficiencies within athletics fundraising and ticketing infrastructure.
* Experience in a fundraising office.
* Previous experience involved in overall athletic department revenue strategies.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time, permanent position. Relocation assistance is not available. The University offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: ************************************** Other rights, terms and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at ************************** Staff Positions, Search #499418 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on January 29, 2026.
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All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee's unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.
$102k-131k yearly est. 5d ago
Strategic Growth & M&A Director
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense 4.3
Director of strategy job in Simsbury, CT
A leading aerospace and defense firm in Simsbury, CT seeks a Director of Strategy and M&A. This role involves driving strategic planning, managing mergers and acquisitions, and influencing company growth. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of corporate strategy. An attractive compensation package is offered, alongside significant career opportunities.
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$112k-173k yearly est. 2d ago
Director, Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions
Ensign-Bickford Industries 4.1
Director of strategy job in Simsbury, CT
This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.Click here to learn more.
Job Description
Location: Simsbury, CT
Reports to: General Manager
Industry: Aerospace & Defense
Experience Level: Director
Lead Strategy. Drive Growth. Shape the Future
At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense (EBAD), we've been innovating for nearly 200 years, delivering mission-critical technologies that protect lives and advance exploration. As we prepare to double in size over the next 3-5 years, we're investing in our people and culture to support this transformation.
We're seeking a dynamic Director of Strategy and M&A who will partner with the General Manager, President and leadership team to drive enterprise-wide strategic planning, shape our product portfolio, and lead all aspects of mergers and acquisitions. This is a high-impact role, directly influencing the future of a rapidly growing $800M aerospace and defense business with significant acquisition capacity.
The Opportunity:
EBAD's business provides critical systems that are vital to our national defense and the exploration of space. With rapid growth and a long-term mindset, EBAD is creating this newly established role to strengthen its strategic capabilities and accelerate both organic and inorganic growth.
The Director of Strategy and M&A will serve as a strategic advisor to the Business Unit President and senior leadership, driving disciplined strategy formulation and execution. This role leads the end-to-end M&A strategy, from identifying high-impact growth opportunities to structuring complex transactions and orchestrating seamless post-merger integration. Success in this position requires exceptional strategic ability, financial acumen, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader to shape the portfolio, build sustainable growth, and directly impact the trajectory of a rapidly growing company with strong investment capacity.
Core Competencies for Success:
Strategic Thinking: Able to synthesize complex inputs, market trends, customer needs, and internal capabilities into clear strategies that align with long-term goals.
M&A Expertise: Proven success leading all phases of acquisitions including sourcing, due diligence, valuation, negotiations, deal structuring, and post-close integration.
Financial Acumen: Strong ability to build and interpret financial models, conduct valuations, and assess investment opportunities with discipline and clarity.
Collaborative Influence: Builds trust across executive leadership and cross-functional teams, driving alignment without direct authority.
Executive Presence & Communication: Confidently represents strategy and deal rationale to senior leaders, the board, and external partners.
Continuous Improvement Mindset (Kaizen): Brings structure, discipline, and a drive to improve strategic processes and decision-making frameworks.
Results Orientation: Operates with urgency, sets clear objectives, and consistently delivers measurable outcomes.
The Candidate We Are Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business; MBA preferred.
10+ years of relevant experience in M&A, FP&A, investment banking or strategic consulting.
Proven experience driving corporate strategy in a complex engineering or manufacturing environment; aerospace & defense strongly preferred
Demonstrated track record of leading successful M&A transactions end-to-end, including sourcing, due diligence, financial modeling, negotiations, and post-close integration
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to develop actionable insights, evaluate portfolio opportunities, and guide investment decisions
Deep understanding of portfolio strategy, including evaluation of product and market expansion opportunities.
Highly collaborative, able to influence without direct authority across multiple stakeholders.
Strong executive presence and communication skills; credible with executive leadership, boards, and external partners.
Skilled in continuous improvement, performance metrics, and problem-solving through EBOS, Lean, and Kaizen practices
A Defining Leadership Opportunity:
Legacy: Join a privately held, 188-year-old company that takes a long-term approach, free from the short-term pressures of quarterly-driven reporting.
Impact: Shape enterprise-wide strategy and lead M&A execution that will directly determine the company's future growth and success.
Partnership: Work directly with the General Manager, Business Unit President, and senior leadership team in a highly visible and influential role.
Culture of Excellence: Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment that values people, integrity, and mission-driven excellence, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're a strategic M&A leader looking to make a meaningful impact, this is your moment to work with a legacy-rich aerospace and defense organization poised for its next chapter of growth and this role is at the center of it. As Director of Strategy and M&A, you'll shape the future of the business, lead transformative deals, and work directly with senior leadership to drive long-term value. If you're ready to elevate your career, we invite you to explore this opportunity and make your mark with us.
Compensation and Rewards
We recognize that world-class leaders deliver world-class impact, and we reward accordingly. This role offers a competitive executive package that includes:
Base Salary: $200k - $250k plus annual bonus
Executive Relocation: Comprehensive support for a seamless transition
Additional Enhancements: Potential sign-on incentives and tailored rewards based on experience
We offer a competitive compensation package aligned with skills & experience, with flexibility to reward top talent and extraordinary qualifications.
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company
is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
$200k-250k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Director, Digital Analytics and Strategy
The Travelers Companies 4.4
Director of strategy job in Hartford, CT
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Job Category
Data Analytics
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$132,800.00 - $219,100.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
At Travelers, we're focused on expanding the application of data and analytics beyond managing risk, helping businesses increase their productivity and efficiency and enabling great experiences for our customers and agents. The Digital Analytics team aims to enable the business by building solutions that turn digital interactions into actionable insights through sophisticated analytics platforms, personalization capabilities, and privacy-compliant data collection strategies.
As the Director, Digital Analytics, you will lead the strategic direction of enterprise digital analytics capabilities, ensuring technical solutions align with long-term business partner roadmaps across Personal Insurance, Business Insurance, Claims, and other business units. You will build highly complex digital analytics stories and present to management to enable sound decision making around customer experience optimization, conversion improvement, and digital transformation initiatives.
You will leverage your negotiation skills to come to optimal solutions with business partners that align digital analytics capabilities to measurable business value.
You will coordinate with internal and external partners, including software engineers, data engineers, and compliance teams, to avoid redundancies in delivery and ensure efficient execution of digital analytics initiatives.
This position may direct a team of digital analytics professionals.
What Will You Do?
* Accountable for the planning, objectives, and milestones for long-term digital analytics strategy, including dependency mapping across web development, data engineering, and business intelligence teams, business partnerships, and implementation timelines across supported portfolio(s).
* Drive adoption of digital analytics solutions among business partners, including Google Analytics 4 implementation, Tealium tag management optimization, audience segmentation through AudienceStream, real-time data streaming via EventStream, and website personalization initiatives.
* Focus on what digital analytics capabilities need to be delivered to achieve customer experience, conversion optimization, and personalization goals across business lines.
* Lead the intake of digital analytics business demand and assess value to ensure alignment to long-term digital transformation roadmaps.
* Work with business partners to design comprehensive digital analytics portfolio that addresses customer journey optimization, attribution modeling, and performance measurement objectives.
* Partner with leaders across Personal Insurance, Business Insurance, Claims, and other lines of business to assess and adopt new digital analytics and personalization capabilities.
* Oversee implementation and optimization of technology stack, including OneTrust cookie consent management, and ObservePoint data quality auditing.
* Work to ensure team structure and skills are sufficient to deliver and maintain digital analytics value over time, including expertise in client-side and server-side tag management, data layer implementation, and cross-platform measurement.
* Balance dependencies with software engineering teams for website tagging implementation and data engineering teams for digital data ingestion to ensure value delivery plans can be met.
* Ensure all digital analytics implementations comply with regulatory requirements including CCPA, CPRA, and GDPR, working closely with privacy and legal teams.
* Provide technical use cases for digital analytics tool assessment and vendor evaluation.
* Coach and aid in the skill development of the team, including team leaders, in advanced digital analytics methodologies and emerging privacy-first measurement approaches.
* Align digital analytics solution design to enterprise data management, security, and governance controls while maintaining measurement accuracy and customer privacy.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
* Strong technical understanding of digital analytics platforms (Google Analytics 4, Adobe Analytics), tag management systems (Tealium iQ, Google Tag Manager), customer data platforms (Tealium AudienceStream), and their integration with enterprise data ecosystems.
* Deep expertise in privacy-compliant data collection strategies and regulatory frameworks (CCPA, CPRA, GDPR).
* Hands-on experience with Google Analytics 4, Tealium iQ, and server-side data collection methodologies.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management and translate complex digital analytics concepts into business value propositions.
* Ability to quickly gain an understanding of Travelers' business strategy and plan digital analytics objectives to align with enterprise goals and customer experience initiatives.
* Experience with website personalization platforms, A/B testing tools, and conversion optimization methodologies (e.g., client-side tags, conversion APIs, etc.).
* Proven ability to set digital analytics and customer data strategies that drive measurable business outcomes.
* Experience managing cross-functional relationships with software engineering, data engineering, and business intelligence teams.
* Leadership experience in managing technical teams and driving adoption of analytics capabilities across large organizations.
* Demonstrated experience implementing privacy-compliant digital analytics solutions in regulated industries.
* Proven track record of leading digital analytics teams and driving enterprise-wide adoption of measurement capabilities.
What is a Must Have?
* Bachelor's degree or five years equivalent experience with business intelligence tools, techniques, manipulation, or related.
What Is in It for You?
* Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
* Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
* Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
* Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
* Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
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The Senior Manager, External Engagement Strategic Planning will play a critical role in shaping and executing strategic initiatives that enhance the impact of Medical Affairs external stakeholder engagement activities (including those of the managed market liaison (MML) team). This role will lead cross-functional planning efforts, develop frameworks for scientific exchange and stakeholder engagement, while ensuring alignment with global and US medical strategies and business objectives.
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**Key Responsibilities Include:**
**Strategic Planning & Execution**
+ Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans for external engagement across therapeutic areas
+ Collaborate with global and US Medical Affairs teams to ensure alignment with scientific and commercial priorities
+ Offer strategic planning support, analytics tools, and guidance on process excellence techniques for External Engagement & Field Excellence, as well as MML teams
+ Drive the development of annual and long-range strategic plans for the MML team, including goal setting, performance metrics, and resource planning with Strategic Planning Lead oversight
+ Drive the integration of insights from field medical teams into strategic planning processes
**External Engagement Strategy**
+ Design and optimize engagement models for key external stakeholders including healthcare professionals (HCPs), scientific experts, and advocacy groups
+ Develop metrics and KPIs to assess the effectiveness of external engagement activities.
+ Partner with Compliance and Legal to ensure all engagement strategies meet regulatory and ethical standards.
**Cross-Functional Collaboration**
+ Work close with Medical Excellence and Operations team to facilitate cross-functional workshops and planning sessions to align on stakeholder engagement priorities
**Operational Excellence**
+ Oversee the development of tools, resources, and training programs to support MML effectiveness and strategic engagement
+ Contribute to the development of governance models and operational processes that support compliant and coordinated external engagement
+ Lead initiatives to improve data capture, insight generation, and reporting from field medical teams and MML team
+ Manage budgets and timelines for strategic planning initiatives
+ Prepare executive-level presentations, dashboards, and reports to communicate progress, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership
**Qualifications**
**Education and Experience:**
+ Bachelors degree required, advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) preferred
+ 7+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Field Medical, Market Access, or related functions within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
**Skills and Competencies:**
+ Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and in an environment of rapid change
+ Proven experience in strategic planning, field medical operations, or external stakeholder engagement
+ Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements in medical engagement
+ Strong understanding of the U.S. & Global healthcare landscape, including payer and policy environments
+ Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
+ Strong understanding of pharmaceutical compliance and regulatory frameworks
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges within medical affairs
+ Experience with digital engagement platforms and data analytics tools
+ Familiarity with global medical affairs operations and regional nuances
+ Strategic mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
**Competencies**
**Accountability for Results -** Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
**Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving -** Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
**Patient & Customer Centricity -** Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
**Impactful Communication -** Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
**Respectful Collaboration -** Seek and value others' perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
**Empowered Development -** Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.
Minimum $146,955.00 - Maximum $219,650.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate's job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.
**Application Deadline** : This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.
**Company benefits:** Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.
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**Disclaimer:**
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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How much does a director of strategy earn in Manchester, CT?
The average director of strategy in Manchester, CT earns between $110,000 and $197,000 annually. This compares to the national average director of strategy range of $107,000 to $198,000.
Average director of strategy salary in Manchester, CT
$148,000
What are the biggest employers of Directors Of Strategy in Manchester, CT?
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