Head of Strategy
Description
About MN Custom Homes
Founded in 2011 by two Bellevue locals, we have grown to become the preeminent Eastside luxury home builder today. Since Day 1 we have been driven by innovation and obsessed with setting our homes apart through their overall design and functionality. We truly get a thrill doing what we love most: building thoughtful homes that inspire community. Learn more about us and see our work at: https://mncustom.com
Why MN?
We pride ourselves on our empowered team environment and dedication to taking care of our people. We believe in setting you up to succeed with clear career progression, learning opportunities, and ownership of your role from the get-go. Accountability is huge for us, and we place a lot of trust in our employees to do the right thing. We believe that a supportive and inclusive culture yields happy people, and happy people are the most successful at what they do.
About This Role
The Head of Strategy is a key leadership position that will play a central role in driving the success and growth of MN Custom Homes. This position is responsible for shaping the strategic direction of the company, creating actionable plans, and executing strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a strong business acumen, a proven ability to scale operations, and a history of driving impactful business transformations. They will work cross-functionally to ensure alignment across teams, track progress, and provide clear, data-driven insights to senior leadership, ensuring that our strategy is communicated effectively throughout the organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence our future growth and help shape the trajectory of a thriving business.
On a Given Day, Your Work Might Include
- Develop and implement corporate strategies to drive growth, improve profitability, and ensure long-term sustainability.
- Lead the annual panning cycle to develop and communicate strategic objectives at all levels of the organization.
- Foster a culture of long-range planning and strategic alignment across departments.
- Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes to inform decision-making and
- Partner with Sales and Marketing to identify opportunities for geographic and production line expansion, partnership, and new revenue streams.
- Evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances to support growth objectives.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to set and achieve high-impact goals related to operational excellence, technology, innovation, and forward-thinking initiatives.
- Partner with CFO to align strategic initiatives with financial planning, capital allocation, and investment priorities.
- Support capital-rising activities, including investor relations and funding strategies.
- Foster a culture of strategic thinking, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
- Mentor and develop leaders within the company to enhance strategic capabilities and leadership depth.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, productivity, and scalability.
- Drive cross-functional alignment to ensure seamless execution and strategic initiatives.
Working Environment & Physical Requirements:
- This position requires frequent use of a computer, including keyboard functions and visual acuity of 20 inches or fewer on a daily basis
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Be able to lift up to 10 pounds on occasion with or without accommodation
Travel & Vehicle Requirements:
- Some travel within 10-mile radius
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
- Master’s in business administration (MBS) or equivalent advanced degree or in a relevant field is preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in strategy, business development, or management consulting, preferably within the manufacturing or real estate industry.
- Strong financial and analytical skills, with experience in business modeling and capital planning.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
- Proven track record of driving organization transformation and executing large-scale initiatives.
- Ability to analyze complex data, interpret market trends, and use insights to guide business decisions.
- Demonstrates ability to work with C-level executives, board of directors, and key stakeholders, influencing decisions at the highest level.
- Proven ability to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, including product diversification and market entry strategies.
- Proven success in leading organizational transformations, managing change, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to break down complex problems, identify solutions, and anticipate future challenges.
- Experience with risk assessment, scenario analysis, and contingency planning to support decision-making.
- Understand construction processes, supply chain dynamics, procurement processes, and operational efficiency in complex environments.
- Strong organizational and management skills. Ability to manage several varied and complex tasks, resilient attitude conflicting priorities and challenges.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and converse effectively at all organizational levels on technical and strategic matters.
- Model and reinforce actions and behaviors consistent with MN Custom Homes’ company values, mission, and culture.
Employee Benefits
- 100% covered employee premiums for medical and dental self-coverage
- 100% employer-paid life insurance
- 100 % employer-paid long term disability insurance
- Paid medical and family leave
- Critical illness insurance
- 401(K) with generous company match, no vesting schedule, and access to professional financial advisors
- 20 days of PTO & 9 holidays
- New iPhone for your personal and business use
- Free onsite parking
- Company paid events
- Complimentary snacks & beverages
Hours & Compensation
This is a full-time position paying $140,500 - $225,000 + discretionary bonuses. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Individual placement within a salary range will vary based upon factors including but not limited to candidate experience, knowledge, individual, skills, and organizational performance.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At MN Custom Homes we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
MN Custom Homes is an equal opportunity employer