Director – Strategy - Old Navy

Director – Strategy – Old Navy

Business acumen, including ability to assess impact of complex decisions on the business
Problem solving abilities, including ability to work in the details and grasp the big picture, distilling complex ideas into actionable recommendations
Agility, including ability to drive long-term projects while managing fast turnaround requests
Strong analytical skills, including Excel
Structured thinking and logical oral and written communications, including PowerPoint
Interpersonal skills, including ability to build consensus and work collaboratively across levels and functions
Organizational skills, including planning, time management, and attention to detail
Demonstrated interest in apparel industry
Professional work experience, preferably with experience in apparel, retail, strategy, or strategy consulting

Contribute to Old Navy strategy and answer critical business questions through research, analysis, and synthesis: Conduct market, competitor, and customer research to inform the strategy; Develop and execute quantitative and qualitative analyses, including models; Synthesize findings, develop storylines, and communicate to key leaders
Lead special projects in support of the Old Navy strategy, facilitating collaboration across teams (Product, Stores, Online, Marketing, Finance, Analytics & Insights, etc.) to drive the business
Evaluate new business opportunities, assessing market potential, evaluating brand/customer fit, and developing accompanying business cases
Lead development of the Brand long range and annual plans, and drive strategy governance to track progress and assess risks and opportunities
Develop executive-level presentations and materials for key stakeholder conversations, including Board of Directors meetings, leadership meetings, etc.
Mentor team members, providing strategic guidance, thought leadership, and elevating analytical rigor and business acumen