Warby Parker

Senior Director, Strategy

Warby Parker • $150K — $200K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Business Services
11 - 15 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 11+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or corporate development.
  • Proven track record in strategic vision development and long-term value creation.
  • Strong communication and storytelling skills to influence senior stakeholders.
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments while executing high-level strategies.
  • Expertise in developing and mentoring high-performing teams.
  • Unrestricted from the Office of Inspector General's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of strategists to enhance analysis and learning culture.
  • Identify new market opportunities for potential business lines and geographic expansions.
  • Translate complex data into compelling narratives for Executive and Board discussions.
  • Lead annual and long-range strategic planning, creating actionable roadmaps.
  • Monitor execution of strategic plans and KPIs, recommending adjustments as needed.
  • Collaborate with the Consumer Insights team on market research and strategic decisions.
  • Work cross-functionally to link strategy and operational execution.
  • Evaluate inorganic growth initiatives such as M&A and partnerships.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and shape high-level strategic planning.
  • Access to develop a high-performing team in a collaborative environment.
  • Engagement in cross-functional partnerships that drive organizational success.
  • Involvement in identifying and evaluating growth strategies that align with long-term vision.
  • Role conducive to personal and professional development in leadership and strategy.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What You'll Do
  • Lead and mentor a team of strategists, fostering a culture of rigorous analysis and continuous learning while evolving the team's operating model to ensure insights flow seamlessly into executive decision-making
  • Systematically scan the horizon to identify and unlock new market opportunities, including potential new business lines, product categories, and geographic expansions
  • Translate complex research and market data into crisp, compelling narratives and strategic frameworks for Executive and Board-level discussions
  • Lead the annual and long-range strategic planning process, turning our bold company vision into a clear, actionable roadmap that guides the entire organization
  • Track the execution of the strategic plan and key performance indicators (KPIs), acting as the central hub of accountability and proactively recommending adjustments to stay on course
  • Partner with the Consumer Insights team, tasked with deep-dive market research, competitor intelligence, and user experience research, to provide the actionable insights that will shape our most critical strategic decisions
  • Partner cross-functionally with leaders across the organization to bridge the gap between high-level strategy and operational execution, ensuring our most important initiatives are set up for success
  • Proactively identify and evaluate inorganic growth initiatives, including potential M&A, strategic partnerships, and business cases that align with our long-term vision and customer needs
Who You Are
  • Backed by 11+ years of professional experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or corporate development
  • A strategic visionary who can connect disparate dots into a coherent view of long-term value creation
  • A seasoned communicator and storyteller who can influence senior stakeholders through structured thinking and clear, empathetic communication
  • A proactive leader who thrives in ambiguity, balancing a high-level strategic mindset with a willingness to dive into the details of execution
  • An expert at people development, with a proven track record of building high-performing teams and helping others navigate complex business landscapes
  • Not on the Office of Inspector General's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)
Extra Credit
  • Prior experience in venture capital, private equity, or luxury and retail industries
  • Familiarity with strategic foresight methodologies and applying future-oriented thinking to high-growth environments

About Warby Parker

Warby Parker is an American online retailer of prescription glasses and sunglasses. The company was founded in 2010 by four friends who were frustrated by the high cost of eyewear. Warby Parker designs and sells its own brand of glasses and sunglasses, which are manufactured in-house and sold directly to consumers through its website and retail stores. The company is known for its affordable prices, stylish designs, and commitment to social responsibility. For every pair of glasses sold, Warby Parker donates a pair to someone in need.
Learn more about Warby Parker
Size
3,000 employees
Market Cap
$1.5 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Founded
2010
NASDAQ
WRBY
* Ladders Estimates

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