Business Strategy Principal

Provides leadership in the evaluation of strategic objectives, formulation of strategic direction, and influences decision making based on assessment of business trends and data analytics. Plans, organizes, and develops recommendations grounded in deep understanding of the business, industry & market trends, consumer behavior, customer segments, and competitive strategy. Predicts changes in the current market and summarizes insights from proprietary and third-party data & information to create distinctive insights.

Develops and implements complex business analyses, manages business case development, and business-at-risk assessments. Develops research methodologies to understand key strategic issues, identifies data sources (internal and external) and develops complex opportunity models using statistical and BI tools. Develops strategic frameworks and manages processes to build business scenarios using strategic thinking and decision science analysis. Provides a point of view on key strategic issues across major dimensions of the business - commercial, operations, customer segments, technology etc.

Engages with leadership teams / key stakeholders on identified priorities supported with clear fact based recommendations and provides actionable insights to leadership teams to recommend course of action. Provides thought leadership to cross-functional teams working on strategic initiatives and acts as an internal consultant to senior management. Takes responsibilities to manage external consulting engagements with industry experts and takes on coaching and mentoring roles.

Essential Functions

This role is pivotal in developing and crafting compelling narratives through PowerPoint and other tools to communicate value-driven stories that resonate with diverse audiences, including senior leadership, key stakeholders, and customers. As the primary connector across the Data, Digital, and Commercial Technology organization, you will strategically align teams to drive outcomes and ensure that your presentations effectively support these initiatives. You must be a strategic thinker with the ability to synthesize insights from leadership, meetings, and "detective work" across subject matter experts. You will turn complex hypotheses, problem statements, and desired outcomes into cohesive, actionable stories that change mindsets and drive action. Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint is essential for visualizing these narratives in a way that is not only engaging but also tailored to each audience.

Your role will involve managing multiple projects with competing priorities, while maintaining a strong focus on delivering high-quality, timely deliverables. This requires a proactive, bias-to-action approach. You will need to take the initiative to connect with stakeholders, gather insights, influence the narrative, and ensure that the story you craft aligns with organizational goals. Ultimately, you will be responsible for delivering polished, visually appealing presentations that communicate strategic ideas, with strong design elements that support the overall story.

In this role, your ability to blend strategic thinking, storytelling, and design expertise will be crucial in delivering narratives that move the organization forward. Your success will depend on your ability to connect various strategies and insights, your advanced proficiency in PowerPoint design, and your ability to manage projects while adapting to evolving priorities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strategic Thought Leadership -

• Demonstrated ability to provide thought leadership as a self-starter, acting as an internal consultant or mentor.
• Evidence of a strategic mindset and the ability to influence strategic direction while effectively communicating that direction to various audiences.
• Examples of strategic thinking and decision-making in previous roles, showcasing the impact of your contributions.

Strategic Narrative and Storytelling -

• Specific examples of designing and narrating compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to piece together strategies, team contributions, and engagements, conducting your own "detective work" to create an engaging, cohesive narrative.
• Experience in storytelling and creating presentations in a professional context, particularly when communicating with senior leadership.

Project Management -

• Proven track record in managing day-to-day project tasks with a strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and execute projects effectively, especially with shifting or re-prioritized deadlines.
• Capacity to adapt to changing asks and prioritize deadlines effectively.
• Specific examples of successfully managing complex projects or initiatives that delivered results.

Executive Communications -

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to articulate hypotheses, problem statements, and desired outcomes while effectively bringing a vision or mindset to life.
• Experience presenting and engaging with leadership teams and key stakeholders.
• Specific examples of executive-level communication that have influenced decision-making or outcomes.

PowerPoint/Design Skills -

• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint design and functionality to enhance storytelling and presentation impact.
• Experience creating visually impactful PowerPoint presentations that effectively communicate key messages to senior leadership, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to provide clear context and narrative that supports the story, ensuring the message is communicated effectively.
• Evidence of strong design skills and creative experience, particularly in consulting or agency settings.

Minimum Education

A Master's degree in a quantitative business field or closely related technical specialized field of study with five (5) years related work experience. Or a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative business field or closely related technical specialized field of study with seven plus (7+) years related work experience.

Minimum Experience

Work experience in functions focused on strategy development, competitive, customer, and industry analysis, market research, analysis of product performance, and support of corporate development / strategic value assessment activities. Demonstrated business acumen and experience of supporting strategic assessments that are transformational in nature including understanding the impact of technology trends on business. An advanced degree may offset experience requirements.

Domicile lnformation

This position can be domiciled anywhere in the United States. The ability to work remotely within the United States may be available based on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay: Annual Range - $116,000 - $174,000

Additional Details: Application Criteria: Upload current copy of Resume (Microsoft Word or PDF format only) and answer job screening questionnaire by 5pm Central on 2/26/2025.

FedEx Dataworks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Dataworks does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. Further, Dataworks is prepared to make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the desired position, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact DataworksTalentAcquisition@corp.ds.fedex.com.