Director of Strategy

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What's the job?

This role can be remote with a preference for it to sit at Malvern HQ

As the Director of Strategy, the individual will lead SGNA’s development of strategy, support the definition and execution of the Region’s strategic initiatives, and oversee the EPMO team in support of key business initiatives across the SGNA region, with responsibility for strategic initiatives from start to finish. The Director will support the group’s leadership team in prioritizing strategic initiatives in line with SGNA LRP objectives and will be accountable for establishing a management system that enables all business leaders to maintain clear accountability, understand progress against strategic goals, and effectively deploy resources to maximize the impact of strategic initiatives. The role requires a mix of strategic thinking, influence and negotiation, project management, and effective prioritization.

Responsibilities

M&A and Integrations Support

• Partner with Corporate Development and business leaders to evaluate, plan, and execute acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures that align with SGNA’s strategic priorities.
• Lead integration planning and execution to ensure seamless transition, value capture, and cultural alignment post-transaction.
  
  

External Growth Strategy

• Identify and assess new market opportunities, partnerships, and business models to accelerate regional growth and diversification.
• Develop data-driven business cases and collaborate with global and regional leadership to execute expansion strategies.
  
  

Strategic Planning – LRP & Budget

• Lead the development and consolidation of the SGNA Long-Range Plan and annual strategic priorities in alignment with corporate goals.
• Translate long-term strategy into actionable objectives, resource allocation, and budget recommendations for executive review.
  
  

EPMO Leadership

• Oversee the Enterprise Project Management Office to ensure disciplined execution, governance, and visibility of key initiatives.
• Establish frameworks and reporting systems that drive accountability, measure progress, and enable strategic decision-making.

What do you bring?-

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8 years of experience in Strategy, Consulting, or Private Equity, with demonstrated success leading complex strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• 5 years of experience enterprise-level project management, with the ability to design and lead governance frameworks, implement PMO or EPMO structures, and drive consistent execution discipline across multiple business units.
• Proven experience managing M&A transactions and post-merger integrations, including due diligence, synergy modeling, and value capture planning.
• Strong background in strategic planning and portfolio managemen t , with the ability to connect long-term strategy to operational execution and budgeting processes.
• Expertise inenterprise-level project management and governance, ideally leading or overseeing an EPMO or large transformation office.
• Exceptional analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize insights into clear strategic recommendations.
• High level of influence and executive communication skills, capable of aligning diverse stakeholders and driving decisions across a matrixed organization
  
  

What are our perks?

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

• Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and
• Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child and Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
• Volunteer Day
  
  

Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $165,500 to $264,500 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.-

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 24% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $205,200 to $327,900. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee. This role may also be eligible to participate in the Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program which is awarded annually at management’s discretion.-

Why work for us?

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products,-CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.- www.certainteed.com

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

This position is subject to export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified applicants for the position must meet the ITAR definition of “U.S. Person” at 22 C.F.R. 120.15 as a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise a protected individual (including for example refugees and asylees).

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com .

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