Diageo · 10 hours ago
Strategy & Operations Director
3 World Trade Center, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$147K/yr - $244K/yr
12+ years expDiageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of over 200 brands. The Strategy and Operations Director will serve as a key thought partner, facilitating strategic alignment, operational excellence, and effective communications to implement the CMO's vision and priorities.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturingWine And Spirits
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the CMO to help set and communicate a clear strategic direction for the business - and, specifically, help shape the Portfolio strategy
Support cross-functional teams to drive critical initiatives and projects aligned with the annual growth goals of the company
Partner with category leaders at Diageo to enhance critical presentations, ensuring they align with overall brand and marketing strategies (and there is the right consistency)
Develop key projects and key performance indicators to progress the Diageo Society 2030 agenda
Align leadership team agendas with the broader goals and internal team development objectives
Organize and orchestrate key meetings and business points throughout the year, including materials development and analysis. Support the cadence of strategic planning, and management meetings through coordination across the group
Oversee critical operational tasks, ensuring the CMO's priorities are successfully implemented. Streamline and refine processes for improved efficiency and impact across the entirety of the marketing organization. Suggest and implement optimizations where possible
Partner closely with CMO’s executive assistant to organize, prioritize, and optimize his time, balancing between critical initiatives and daily operations
Act as a pivotal communications bridge between the CMO and both internal and external partners. Field incoming requests based on strategic priorities and develop first drafts of communications where necessary
Prepare and refine communication materials, such as presentations, speeches, and external announcements, ensuring they are aligned with Diageo's brand and ethos
Manage and prepare CMO communication calendar according to the cadence of the business
Qualification
Required
12+ years of relevant experience within strategy, operations or a related field
Demonstrated executive presence with excellent presentation skills
Proven ability to align and guide teams towards overarching corporate objectives
Proven experience working effectively within a matrix organization required
Comfort with agility, complexity and lack of rigid structures
Preferred
Consumer goods experience preferred, three-tiered industries or alcohol beverage experience a plus
Strong project management experience preferred
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
Retirement benefits
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Wellness benefits
Industry leading parental leave
Company
Diageo
Diageo is a premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, beer, and wine.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.04B2025-10-01Post Ipo Debt· $1.18B
2025-04-11Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2024-08-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.12B
Leadership Team
Nik Jhangiani
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Benjamin Lickfett
Global VP Breakthrough Innovation - Digital & Ventures
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