Director of Strategy

About the Company

Arclin is a private equity–backed specialty materials manufacturer entering a major growth phase with timeline that includes a transformative expansion in scale, markets, and global reach.

The company operates with a lean, fast-moving culture which includes minimal hierarchy, direct access to leadership, and a bias toward action. It is building a formal enterprise Strategy and EPMO organization to lead identify and lead key strategic initiatives across the business.

The Opportunity

The Director of Strategy will play a pivotal role in the identification and development of enterprise-wide strategic initiatives positioning the company for a significant period of growth. This newly created role partners closely with Strategy leadership and the executive team as sponsors to shape the company’s long-term direction and ensure effective execution of its highest-impact priorities.

This position blends strategic thinking, analytical depth, and hands-on leadership. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys building structure, driving outcomes, and influencing across functions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the identification of enterprise-wide strategic initiatives spanning integration, network optimization, and organic growth.
• Translate executive and investor priorities into actionable strategies with measurable business results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Finance to align strategy with operations.
• Partner within the Strategy and PMO teams to drive planning, governance, and execution of strategic programs.
• Analyze financial, market, and operational data to inform decision-making and assess new opportunities.
• Prepare and present concise, data-driven recommendations to executive leadership and private equity partners.
• Support long-range planning, portfolio strategy, and performance tracking.

What You Bring

• 10–15 years professional experience; preferred across a variety of functions including operations, supply chain, business, finance
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect strategy to operations, commercial, and finance
• Proven record leading cross-functional initiatives that drive tangible results.
• Exceptional communication and executive presence; comfortable working directly with senior leadership and investors.
• Ability to thrive in lean, fast-changing environments where initiative and influence are key.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required; MBA preferred; background in manufacturing or industrial sectors strongly valued.

Who You Are

• A strategic operator who moves easily between analysis and execution.
• Commercially minded and pragmatic — focused on results, not theory.
• Collaborative and influential, able to align diverse teams around shared goals.
• A leader of people who is comfortable leading through ambiguity and building clarity where little exists.

Why This Role

• High Impact: Shape enterprise strategy during a transformative growth phase.
• Visibility: Direct access to executive leadership and private equity sponsors.
• Opportunity: Help build a strategy team from the ground up.
• Culture: Fast-paced and results-oriented, data-driven organization

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