Director of Strategy & Transformation

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

Work Type: Full-Time In-house

Location: Onsite, Farmers Branch TX Headquarters

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Varsity Brands seeks a dynamic and driven Director of Strategy & Transformation to join our team, reporting directly to the Chief of Strategy & Business Development. This individual will play a pivotal role in driving meaningful impact and value creation by strategically planning and tactically implementing transformative initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate visionary leadership, exceptional collaboration skills, and a proven ability to effectively influence stakeholders and drive alignment across all levels of the organization.

This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership, KKR investment and operating professionals, and external partners, providing an exceptional platform for accelerated career growth and high-impact results within a dynamic, growth-oriented organization.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Identify and Develop Growth Opportunities: Lead enterprise-level strategic evaluations of new market entry, competitive positioning, and potential acquisition targets. Guide and oversee due diligence workstreams, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to influence investment decisions and shape long-term growth strategies.

• Drive Strategic Initiatives: Own high-impact, cross-functional strategic initiatives, partnering with senior leaders across the business to shape and execute the company's most critical transformation priorities.

• Translate executive-level goals into actionable plans and ensure alignment, momentum, and measurable results.

• Execute Advanced Analytics and Insights: Direct the development and synthesis of key analytics to inform enterprise strategy.

• Leverage team resources, advisors, or internal stakeholders as needed to unlock insights that support strategic decision-making at the executive and Board level.

• Deliver Executive-Level Communications: Own development of strategic communications for the CEO, Board, and KKR partners, including business cases, transformation updates, and investment narratives.

• Ensure clarity, alignment, and impact in all materials presented to senior stakeholders.

• Accelerate Operational Excellence: Serve as a thought partner and integrator across business units, ensuring initiatives are properly scoped, resourced, and executed.

• Establish governance rhythms, KPIs, and review cadences to monitor performance and maintain accountability.

• Cultivate Strategic Partnerships: Act as an interface to KKR, brand partners, and potential acquisition targets, building long-term relationships that support Varsity’s expansion goals.

• Represent Strategy function in partner negotiations, integrations, and strategic alliances.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university; MBA is a plus but not required

• 4-6 years of total professional strategy or transformation experience, ideally including 3–4 years at a top-tier strategy consulting firm (e.g., BCG, Bain, McKinsey) plus 1–2 years in an industry, transformation, or operating role

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of translating complex challenges into strategic decisions and enterprise-level impact

• Advanced proficiency in developing executive-level presentations, showcasing strong skills in strategic storytelling, data synthesis, and visual communication

• Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to shape and deliver insights to influence senior executives, Boards, and external partners

• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic workstreams independently, synthesize diverse inputs, and drive decision-making in ambiguous environments

• Experience managing multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously, with a focus on results, accountability, and cross-functional execution

• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven capability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and influence at all levels of the organization

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.