Head of Corporate Strategy & Development

Responsibilities:

• Enterprise Strategy Leadership Own the enterprise-wide strategic agenda, setting the 3–5 year strategic planning cycle and long-range plan (LRP)Develop and track key initiatives and operational performance metrics that are critical to executing against to deliver the LRPDrive competitive intelligence, market analysis, and scenario planningDefine organic growth priorities and capital allocation recommendations
• Corporate Development Program Ownership Oversee the full lifecycle from pipeline sourcing through post-merger integrationGovern deal structuring, valuation, due diligence, and negotiationLead integration planning and performance tracking; manage external advisors, banks, and divestiture activitiesManage matrixed governance model spanning all key functional areas and across the business unitsDevelop and manage critical external relationships ensuring strategic alignment of Kelly goals with their objectives
• Strategic Counsel Serve as primary strategic advisor to the CEO, CFO and executive leadership team; develop and curate Board-level strategy narrative and materialsSupport investor relations and broader external messaging storyline and enterprise positioningFacilitate executive team alignment on strategic priorities
• Cross-Functional Governance Chair enterprise-wide strategic initiative governance forums; broker alignment across BU leaders on shared prioritiesDefine and track KPIs for strategy execution and accountabilityPartner with Finance, HR, and Operations on integrated planning
• Strategic Partnerships & Alliances Lead non-M&A strategic partnership development and negotiationIdentify and evaluate alliance opportunities that accelerate strategy; govern partnership performance and relationship managementRepresent Kelly in external strategic forums and industry bodies
• Key Success Measures:
• Clearly defined, CEO- and Board-aligned 3 year strategic plan with measurable milestones, capital allocation guidance, and executive sponsorship in place
• CEO and Board confidence in the quality and cadence of strategic materials, reflected in Board feedback and executive team adoption of strategic governance frameworks
• Strong cross-functional relationships with BU presidents and functional leaders, evidenced by participation in and adoption of enterprise planning and governance processes
• Defined and robust Corporate Development processes including pipeline tracking and transparency, capital allocation priorities and opportunity evaluation criteria, due diligence and post deal integration
• Established and engaged partner portfolio for all facets of the strategic and corporate development lifecycles
• Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences:
• 15+ years of progressive senior leadership experience spanning corporate strategy, corporate development, and enterprise execution — ideally combining top-tier management consulting or investment banking with in-house strategy leadership at a publicly traded, global organization
• Proven track record leading complex deals from origination to close, with demonstrated ability to govern M&A at pace and build repeatable deal processes
• Experience building and leading enterprise planning processes and advising C-suite and Board-level stakeholders with credibility and impact
• Rare combination of strategic intellect, deal acumen, and organizational influence to drive alignment across a complex, matrixed enterprise
• Polished communicator and effective steward of external narrative with investors, partners, and industry bodies
• Demonstrated ability to connect strategy to execution — sequencing, resourcing, and delivering transformation programs against strategic intent
• Strong cross-functional partnership skills; able to broker alignment across BU presidents and functional leaders without relying on positional authority
• Analytical rigor with the ability to build strategy from first principles, synthesizing market intelligence, competitive dynamics, and internal capability into clear, prioritized plans
• Fluency in AI-enabled strategy and analytics workflows, including applied use of AI tools for competitive intelligence, scenario modeling, and deal evaluation; working knowledge of leading CRM, program management, and productivity platforms
• Location: Virtual / Remote
• Travel: As required by business needs
• The annual base pay for this position is listed below. Final compensation will be based on experience and may vary by geographic location.
• $198,750.00 - $265,000.00
• Total compensation package including benefits as applicable to the position – understanding that each person has unique professional and personal needs focused on your total well-being. Explore our range of benefits at: Kelly Services | People Regular Staff
• Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, including, but not limited to, race, gender, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.