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Director Strategic Planning and Development
- Emerson (Elyria, OH)
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Position Overview:
Are you passionate about shaping the future of a dynamic organization? We are in search of a dynamic Director to lead in identifying, crafting, and implementing innovative growth strategies that elevate our business. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to support and work with some of the most respected brands in the professional tool industry, including RIDGID, Greenlee and Klauke. Reporting directly to the Group President, this highly visible position will play a pivotal role in driving business transformation and creating lasting competitive advantage.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
You’ll operate at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and execution, collaborating closely with business leaders and global teams to identify new opportunities and drive the company toward long-term growth. Your responsibilities will include:
+ **Drive Strategic Growth** Identify and evaluate new business opportunities in the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) sectors, including strategic partnerships, potential acquisitions, and diversification strategies
+ **Deliver Market & Competitive Intelligence** Build a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes to advise and sharpen strategic direction.
+ **Lead Strategic Planning Framework** Develop and refine scalable planning models that align with both internal capabilities and external opportunities, supporting the company’s strategy and global growth goals.
+ **Coordinate Global Strategy Execution** Lead the coordination of critical initiatives across business units and regions, ensuring alignment, prioritization, and execution against critical objectives.
+ **Foster Enterprise Collaboration** Act as a strategic connector, bridging enterprise-level initiatives with local execution, ensuring a unified and agile approach to market opportunities.
+ **Champion Business Model Innovation** Evaluate existing business models and lead the development of innovative approaches that unlock new value and accelerate growth.
Who You Are:
+ You see the big picture, constantly are imagining future scenarios, and create strategies to sustain competitive advantage.
+ You balance own interests with others’ interests.
+ You consider multiple and varied viewpoints when addressing problems and opportunities.
For This Role, You Will Need:
+ Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or equivalent experience
+ Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in business strategy or corporate innovation within a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
+ Shown success in:
+ Crafting and launching business initiatives that drive measurable impact
+ Applying creative problem-solving and analytical thinking in high-stakes or ambiguous situations
+ Proven track record to manage multiple sophisticated projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and strategic alignment
+ Comfortable working across teams and building positive relationships at all levels of the organization
+ A blend of strategic vision and hands-on execution ability
+ Strong analytical skills and business insight, with a keen awareness of technology and industry trends
+ Developing and driving innovative ideas to enhance business performance or improve employee experience.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
+ Master’s degree in Business Management (MBA) or equivalent experience
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
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WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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ABOUT EMERSON
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
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**Requisition ID** : 25022874
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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