Director, Strategy

Burlington Helping Burlington

Director of Strategy at Burlington leading initiatives for company growth and profitability. Managing cross-functional teams and developing analysis to support strategic goals.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeKingsbury • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead initiatives that drive company growth and profitability
Manage the project, including designing and executing the analytical plan
Communicate a cohesive and concise story around the work
Investigate opportunities using a hypothesis-driven approach
Guide the team in structuring the analyses using internal data and external benchmarks
Develop sharp storylines for the team, calling out key insights from complex analyses
Develop business cases modeling ROI to secure financial approvals
Manage cross-functional teams from different pyramids in the organization
Motivate operational partners to implement recommendations
Manage, mentor, and develop junior team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

MBA or MS from a top-tier educational institution preferred
3-5 years of experience at Bain/BCG/McKinsey/Strategy&/KSA or other top-tier strategy consulting firms (typically Sr. Engagement Manager)
Experience in the Retail sector preferred, but not required
Structured & Logical Thinking – Able to structure problems in a hypothesis driven approach
Analytical Rigor – Guides the team in structuring quantitative analysis using large and often incomplete data sets
Storytelling and Communication – Develops communication outlines that highlight the analysis
Team Mentorship – Demonstrated track record of building and developing teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages
Flexible hours
Associate discount
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan
Training and development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

analytical plan designquantitative analysisbusiness case modelingROI modeling

Soft Skills

structured thinkinglogical thinkingstorytellingcommunicationteam mentorshipmotivation

Certifications

MBAMS