Director, Strategic Planning & Insights

Summary This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary, is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. For more than four decades, Samsung has driven innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity across the United States—investing over $100 billion and employing more than 20,000 people nationwide. By integrating our large portfolio of products, services and AI technology, we’re creating smarter, sustainable and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. SEA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. To learn more, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us The Director of Strategic Planning & Insights will lead the development and execution of strategic plans and data-driven insights to support Samsung Electronics America’s (SEA) Corporate Strategy's long-term growth objectives. This role will focus on analyzing market trends, identifying opportunities, and providing actionable recommendations to drive business success. Role and Responsibilities Strategic Framework Development:   Develop and implement strategy plans to align with organizational goals and drive business growth. Market Intelligence and Insights: Conduct in-depth market analysis and competitive intelligence to identify trends, opportunities, and risks – to support competitive and new innovative strategies. Strategic Initiatives: Lead the identification, prioritization, and implementation of key strategic initiatives, ensuring they deliver on strategic objectives. Strategic Opportunity Assessment: Identify, evaluate, and develop new market opportunities and business models to drive growth; spearhead the creation of strategic business cases; Oversee development of strategic projects from inception to execution Scenario Planning: Develop multiple strategic scenarios to anticipate future market conditions, regulatory changes, or technological disruptions, preparing the organization for various outcomes. Cross-Functional Collaboration:   Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize strategies and ensure alignment across business units. Performance Metrics: Define, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) that link strategic initiatives to tangible business outcomes. Innovation Pipeline: Oversee the alignment of innovation projects with strategic goals, ensuring investments in new ideas or technologies support long-term growth. Communication of Strategy: Effectively communicate strategic plans, insights, and progress to executives and cross-functional teams to secure buy-in and drive execution. Risk Assessment: Identify strategic risks and opportunities, developing proactive strategies for risk mitigation while capitalizing on emerging opportunities. Strategic Meeting & Presentation Support:   Work with leadership to prepare senior leadership and cross-divisional level meetings and workshops including preparation of the agenda, presentation preparation, including all necessary backup analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of directly related experience in strategic planning, business management, corporate leadership, and financial decision-making is required.   MBA preferred. Proven track record of developing and executing strategic plans that drive business growth. Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data. Strong working knowledge of management strategies, financial accounting, marketing, supply chain, and operations Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams. Experience in the technology industry or a corporate strategy function. Experience collaborating with senior executives across a large organization. Experience leading