PetSmart Charities · 13 hours ago
Sr. Director, Corporate Strategy & Automation
Phoenix, AZ, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expPetSmart Charities is a leading organization dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their families. The Senior Director of Corporate Strategy & Automation is responsible for governing and advancing the execution of PetSmart’s long-range strategy while ensuring alignment with financial planning and automation initiatives.
AssociationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Serve as enterprise owner of PetSmart’s Long-Range Plan and multi-year strategy, governing progress, priorities, and outcomes over time
Lead strategy governance processes, including executive reviews, progress tracking, risk identification, and course correction
Partner with senior leaders to translate strategic priorities into clear initiatives, milestones, and success metrics
Ensure alignment between enterprise strategy, annual operating plans, capital allocation, and financial forecasts
Provide senior leadership and strategic direction to the Director of Automation, ensuring automation, analytics, and AI-enabled initiatives align with enterprise strategy and FP&A priorities
Set strategic guardrails, investment priorities, and success metrics for automation and advanced analytics initiatives
Partner with Finance, Technology, and business leaders to identify and prioritize opportunities for efficiency, scalability, and improved decision-making
Ensure automation and analytics investments deliver measurable improvements in productivity, cost, capacity, and insight generation
Lead a lean, high-impact organization spanning Corporate Strategy, Test and Measure, and Automation and Analytics
Develop and mentor senior leaders and team members, fostering effective collaboration across strategy, finance, and execution enablement
Advance enterprise strategy, analytics, and automation capabilities through disciplined operating models and best practices
Oversee strategic and financial analyses to evaluate initiatives, investments, and trade-offs across revenue, cost, EBITDA, ROI, and long-term value creation
Ensure rigorous analytical standards and clear, compelling executive-level communication
Leverage test-and-measure capabilities to assess initiative performance and inform decision-making
Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leaders across Finance, Strategy, and the broader enterprise
Identify, evaluate, and enable execution of new value-creating initiatives across the organization
Facilitate alignment and decision-making among leaders with diverse priorities and perspectives
Drive clarity, accountability, and momentum across complex, cross-functional initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in corporate strategy, strategic planning, FP&A, consulting, or related roles
Experience in retail, consumer products, or consumer services strongly preferred
Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with measurable business impact
Demonstrated experience governing enterprise strategies, transformation initiatives, or long-range plans
Benefits
Pet-friendly environment, bring your pets to work and enjoy the on-site dog park!
On-Site Events & Adoptions, enjoy community-building opportunities, including pet adoption days, seasonal celebrations, family events, art events, & holiday festivals
"Top Dog" gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists, personal trainers, and wellness spaces
"Sit & Stay" Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options, snacks, & more
"Lil Paws" NAEYC-accredited onsite childcare facility providing high-quality early education
Paid Volunteer Opportunities to spend time doing good for causes close to heart
Print Center and Business Services, Dry Cleaning, Mother's Rooms, Sustainable Infrastructure & more
Company
PetSmart Charities
PetSmart Charities They Save Pets In Your Community.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Aimee Gilbreath
President
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