Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company  

 

Daikin Applied Americas Inc. is seeking a Director of Strategy to join our Strategy & Corporate Development team.  This team supports long-term profitable growth through strategic planning / programs and end-to-end corporate development, from M&A strategy to transaction execution to integration.  Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! 

Location: Plymouth, MN, hybrid  

What you will do:

Drive overall Strategy effort, owning delivery of strategic plan and priority programs Lead Strategy team as part of Strategy & Corp Dev Manage DAA Way Operating System, inc. annual business planning and strategy deployment – governance / rhythms, scorecard, EMPO, coordination with talent planning Manage high-priority strategic programs, e.g. new growth areas or transformation efforts Manage “outside-in” focus – industry trends, market dynamics, competitive landscape, benchmarking Coordinate with the Corp Dev regarding M&A opportunities communication with executive leadership on Strategy topics Support continuous improvement / playbook projects

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics or related field of study  10 years of progressive experience in corporate strategy or consulting, including leading cross-functional, enterprise level initiatives  8 years of experience leading people

Preferred education and expereince: 

MBA or advanced degree Program management training/certificate Process improvement experience or certification; Lean or Six Sigma M&A transaction experience  Proven strategic planning and program execution experience HVAC Applied experience Strong business acumen, strategic thinking and analytical skills, with ability to synthesize complex information and develop actionable insights Proven project management skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities, manage timelines and coordinate large cross-functional teams Strong communication and presentation skills, with ability to influence and build consensus

Benefits: 

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 

Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance    401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions  Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage  Short term and long term disability   Paid vacation and 11 paid   company paid holidays  Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual  Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law   Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service 

The typical base salary for this role in MN ranges from $142,600.00 - $232,00.00 plus  bonus.  Actual pay will be based on experience and levels of expertise