Corporate Strategy Lead

SENIOR MANAGER, CORPORATE STRATEGY 
SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN – WORLD HEADQUARTERS  

As the industry undergoes rapid transformation driven by electrification, software‑defined architectures, sustainability, and intensified global competition, Lear’s Corporate Strategy team plays a critical role in shaping the company’s future direction and advancing long‑term shareholder value. The team ensures that strategic decisions are aligned with the company’s long‑term growth vision, operational excellence objectives, and competitive leadership enhancement. 

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Strategy, the Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy supports key elements of Lear’s enterprise strategy agenda, including strategic planning, market and competitive assessments, portfolio evaluations, and high-impact strategic initiatives. This role is central to Lear’s efforts to drive total shareholder returns and lead enterprise-wide transformation. 

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capability, structured problem-solving, and excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence senior leaders. 

The Role: 

Your work will include, but not be limited to: 

  Enterprise Strategy & Shareholder Value Focus 

• Support the annual strategic planning process, ensuring alignment with Lear’s long-term value creation objectives, growth priorities, and competitive strategy. 

• Develop insights and recommendations that directly contribute to total shareholder value creation, including revenue growth, margin expansion, capital efficiency, and portfolio optimization. 

• Prepare strategic materials for Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors meetings, including business performance insights, market developments, and transformation initiative progress. 

Market, Macro, and Competitive Intelligence 

• Conduct deep macro-environment analysis (policy/regulation, geopolitics, economics, technology) with a focus on implications for shareholder returns and long-term competitiveness. 

• Lead market assessments, including market sizing, growth outlooks, and customer opportunity mapping. 

• Maintain robust competitive intelligence, including tracking peer strategies, technology roadmaps, and financial performance. 

Portfolio, Transformation & Strategic Initiatives 

• Support enterprise portfolio strategy, including assessments of business attractiveness, competitive positioning, capital allocation, and long-term transformation priorities. 

• Lead or contribute to strategic initiatives such as: 

• Operational strategy (cost competitiveness, manufacturing footprint optimization, productivity improvement)

• Commercial strategy (customer strategy, go-to-market models)

• Technology and innovation roadmaps aligned with future mobility trends 

• Develop business scenarios and recommendations that balance strategic, financial, and operational considerations. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Execution 

• Partner with Finance, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Product Management to align strategy with execution 

• Manage multiple strategic projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality, data-driven output 

• Communicate complex insights clearly to senior leaders and influence strategic decision-making at the enterprise level 

Your Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of experience in strategic planning, financial planning, or business / product planning within Fortune 500 companies or top‑tier management consulting firms 

• Strong analytical skills, including: 

• Market research and market sizing / modeling

• Quantitative analysis and data synthesis

• Financial data analysis and business analytics 

• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting cross-functional strategic initiatives 

• Experience in the automotive, mobility, industrial or technology sectors 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related fields 

• MBA or other relevant advanced degree a plus 

Key Competencies 

• Strong strategic thinking and structured problem-solving skills 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex insights into clear, actionable recommendations 

• Demonstrated global perspective with strong knowledge of regional dynamics 

• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across global and regional teams 

• High degree of initiative, intellectual curiosity, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment 

• Ability to manage ambiguity and prioritize effectively across multiple workstreams 

If you are excited about this role but do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply.