Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives

About The Estée Lauder Companies

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is a globally recognized leader in skincare, makeup, fragrance, and haircare, managing a portfolio of prestigious luxury brands. Its diverse products are marketed in roughly 150 countries under well-known brand names such as Estée Lauder, Clinique, M·A·C, La Mer, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, and others.

Role Overview

This position serves within the Office of the Chief of Staff to the CTO, playing a crucial role in guiding the implementation of strategic priorities and transformation projects. The Executive Director is tasked with managing cross-departmental collaborations, aligning various teams, and preparing essential communications for stakeholders including the Executive Team and Board of Directors. Responsibilities also include managing TD&A leadership calendars, meetings, and scorecards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic partnership by navigating Technology and Data & Analytics (D&A) organizations, integrating enterprise priorities and fostering strong leadership influence.
• Autonomously direct initiatives that advance CTO and Tech & D&A strategic goals with high confidentiality and integrity.
• Assist the Chief of Staff in planning, executing, and tracking pivotal initiatives and CTO-related events.
• Develop integrated plans to ensure cohesive storytelling and seamless execution across the organization.
• Act as a project management office (PMO) when needed, collaborating closely with initiative leaders to deploy plans efficiently.
• Identify synergies and best practices by connecting teams and functions.
• Create strategic communications and presentations for the CTO, Executive Team, Board of Directors, and other venues, ensuring consistency with overarching priorities.
• Collaborate with Global Communications to develop messaging for CTO town halls and external presentations.
• Provide insights and recommendations for the ongoing development and updates of Tech & D&A strategies.

Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree; an advanced degree is highly valued.
• Over ten years of aggregated professional experience, preferably including strategic management consulting or in-house strategy roles.
• Understanding of technology sectors is advantageous.
• Exceptional communication abilities, capable of clearly presenting complex concepts to varied audiences.
• Strong strategic thinking combined with creative ideation, storytelling, and presentation skills.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with mature client service orientation.
• Advanced analytical skills to distill complex information into actionable insights.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate impeccable integrity when dealing with sensitive executive matters.
• Well-developed organizational skills to juggle multiple high-profile projects efficiently, demonstrating a results-driven approach and eagerness to take initiative.
• Collaborative leadership style with high emotional intelligence to build consensus and achieve alignment across a matrixed environment.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary ranges between 177100 and 304500 USD annually, dependent on experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This role qualifies for participation in a competitive bonus program and the company’s share incentive plan. Additional benefits include comprehensive health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability coverage, retirement savings options, paid leave, educational support, paid holidays, and vacations among others, many of which are fully or partially funded by the employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Estée Lauder Companies is committed to a discrimination-free workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, gender, age, religion, disability, or any other protected class. The company also provides accommodations as required by law to applicants and employees. Specific state-related notices regarding accommodations and legal compliance are provided for Michigan, Philadelphia, and Rhode Island applicants.