Senior Corporate Strategy Manager

About this role

## Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented *Senior Corporate Strategy Manager* to join our team at Advance Auto Parts. The primary purpose of the role is to support the development and execution of the company’s growth and performance improvement strategy. This role will work closely with senior leaders to define our strategy and develop multi-year plans and initiatives to realize our strategic and financial ambition. This position offers the opportunity to be involved in high-impact projects across multiple areas, including mergers & acquisitions (M&A), market expansion, competitive analysis, and long-term corporate strategy. This is a high visibility role, with frequent exposure to executives across the enterprise, including the CEO.

A successful candidate for this role thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at breaking down ambiguous problems into structured, actionable insights. They demonstrate curiosity by asking thoughtful questions and have a natural ability to frame complex business challenges. This person is a self-starter who can independently identify the right analysis needed, navigate limited or incomplete data, and dig deep to uncover meaningful trends. They are comfortable working without defined ownership of specific business units, juggle multiple projects seamlessly, and are resilient in the face of uncertainty. They embrace the iterative process of learning from mistakes and refining their approach to deliver valuable insights. Above all, they are skilled at deriving actionable business recommendations from data and effectively communicating findings across all levels of the organization.

What will you do?

• **Strategy development:** Use problem-solving skillset to assist in the creation of multi-year strategic plans to support corporate objectives and growth. Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to identify and evaluate new opportunities and develop strategic initiatives as p...