Senior Director Strategy and Change

ABOUT US

tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world’s leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions – from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery. 
Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including Starbucks, T-Mobile, O2, McDonald’s, and adidas.
Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.

WHAT MATTERS THE MOST

Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.
tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com. 

WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE 

Senior Director Strategy and Change will sit within our Global Merchandise Services (GMS) team. GMS helps brands bring their fan communities products that unleash badge-wearing potential, so the people who love them most can love them even more.
Through reimagining products and merchandise, designing innovative industry-leading solutions, and developing in-demand products, we spark an emotion connection with customers and have a lasting impact on people, business, and the planet. We want you to be part of it! 

WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE

This role will lead the development and execution of long-term strategic vision and change initiatives across the global Happy Meal category, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational excellence.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ORGANIZATION
•    Define and drive overarching category strategy and goals including investments and business case opportunities.
•    Develop cross-year roadmap aligned with brand strategy, innovation cycles, and supply capacity.
•    Translate macro trends into actionable strategies and scenario planning.
•    Oversee sustainability and resilience initiatives, ensuring risk mitigation and adaptability.
•    Lead change management strategies across systems, processes, and organizational structures.
•    Champion capability building and cultural transformation to foster innovation and accountability.
•    Monitor global risks and geopolitical factors to inform strategic pivots.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE
•    15+ years in strategy, transformation, or change leadership roles.
•    Proven experience in large-scale organizational change and strategic planning.
•    Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
•    Expertise in risk management and process optimization.
•    MBA or advanced degree in Business, Strategy, or related field.
•    Experience in global organizations and cross-functional leadership.
•    Knowledge of transformation and change management.