LHH · 9 hours ago
Strategy Director
Evanston, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $240K/yr
8+ years expLHH is a large, publicly traded company based in Chicago, expanding its centralized strategy organization. They are hiring a Director of Strategy to lead high-impact initiatives, including growth strategy and portfolio optimization, while partnering directly with senior leadership.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Katie Bowman, MS
Responsibilities
Lead end‑to‑end strategy engagements: hypothesis development, framing, analyses, and executive‑ready recommendations
Partner closely with senior leaders to define strategic priorities and support CEO/CFO‑level decision making
Drive front‑end M&A activities including market and competitive assessments, commercial diligence, synergy/value‑creation modeling, and early integration planning
Shape go‑to‑market and growth strategies in collaboration with commercial and operational teams
Track industry dynamics and competitor moves to inform investment and portfolio decisions
Coordinate cross‑functional workstreams across strategy, finance, marketing, and operations
Coach and influence junior team members (no direct reports initially)
Qualification
Required
8+ years of consulting‑caliber strategy experience (management consulting strongly preferred) or corporate strategy within a large public company
Proven ability to own and deliver high‑stakes, ambiguous projects with measurable outcomes
Experience in go‑to‑market and growth strategy; exposure to front‑end M&A (commercial diligence, synergy modeling, integration planning)
Executive presence and the ability to constructively challenge and influence senior leaders
Crisp, structured communication skills (headline‑first writing; strong deck/memo development)
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
MBA
Experience in matrixed, multi‑business organizations
Comfort operating in fast‑paced, high‑expectation cultures
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company contribution
Flexible time off, including summer half‑days where applicable
Inclusive parental, fertility, and adoption benefits
Employee resource groups and a culture that values diverse perspectives
Employee discounts on select products/services
Company
LHH
At LHH, we believe work should be meaningful, fulfilling, and connected.
10001+ employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dave Hilbig
President & CEO, OCM-LHH Utah, Wyoming
Ted Diven, MBA
CEO - OCM / Lee Hecht Harrison (ID, MT, NV)
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