Senior Director Strategy and Transformation

About the role:

Critical leadership role, responsible for developing and implementing the organization’s transformation agenda to realize sustained sales and profit growth ahead of the market. In addition to overseeing the organic medium to long-term growth agenda, the role also entails assessing opportunities for M&A and/or strategic partnerships.

The impact you’ll make:

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and execution of strategic initiatives, monitoring progress and making necessary adjustments as required – through Versuni’s Value Delivery Office (VDO)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive transformational changes, ensuring efficient and effective implementation
• Lead the strategic planning process, including conducting industry analysis, identifying growth opportunities, and assessing risks
• Conduct research and analysis to identify market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities
• Provide guidance and support in developing business cases, financial models, and action plans to support strategic initiatives
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, driving the company's growth and competitiveness
• Review and screen potential strategic investments, M&A opportunities, and/or strategic partnerships or alliances, as well as potential divestment opportunities

KPI's

• Revenue Growth: Revenue vs targets across key markets and channels
• P&L Management: Profitability (gross margin, contribution margin, EBITDA) vs. targets
• Progress against key strategic milestones of VDO initiatives (e.g., expansion, partnerships).
• Adoption rate of deployed programs: for local teams, incl. success of training & capability building, support efforts and overall acceptance of initiatives

The skills and knowledge you’ll bring:

• Minimum BSc degree (or local equivalent) in Business Management, Finance, Strategy, Economics or similar. Advanced degrees, such as a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or a master’s in (Business) Economics, would be a plus.
• At least 10 years of experience in strategic planning, business development, and/or consulting. Proven track record of developing and implementing strategic plans, leading teams, and managing large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of consulting methodologies, design thinking, market trends & analysis, strategic negotiation, and innovation.
• Strong cross-functional collaborator, big-picture thinker, self-starter, consumer-centric, and comfortable with ambiguity
• Strong leadership and change management skills, with proven ability to influence and support in-market teams and functional team

What we’ll give you in return:

• Internationally competitive base salary | benchmarked against global industry and market leaders.
• Performance-based Annual Incentive Program | rewarding those who dare and achieve more.
• Top of the market pension scheme | with higher-than-average company contributions.
• Work from home, commuting and phone allowances | to support your daily commute, home office setup & business connectivity.
• Hybrid working model | effectively combining working from the office & home, depending on team dynamics and personal needs.
• Working from abroad | for up to 30 days per year, supporting our many international colleagues as well as travel enthusiasts.
• Extensive holiday package | additional care and development days, extensive maternity / paternity leave & possibility to purchase days.
• Bicycle Plan | possibility to select a company bicycle for daily commute along with accessories & insurance.
• Health Insurance Discount | when signing up with our partner insurance.
• Gym Membership Discount | to support your focus on health and wellbeing.
• Product Discounts | on all Versuni products which are sold under the Philips brand and our other brands.
• An office that feels like home | easily accessible and modern office location in Amsterdam with lots of tasty lunch choices around.
• High growth environment | offering exciting learning and career development perspectives beyond your first role.
• Inclusive working culture and family spirit | we embrace our international community & diversity as competitive advantage.

Ready to make an impact?

From developing game-changing air fryers to perfecting the art of coffee making, Versuni’s purpose is turning houses into homes — and we’re calling on your talent to bring it to life. Join our global team of 6,000+ passionate individuals, work with world-class brands, and shape the future of home living. We’re ready for you — are you ready for us?