Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports

Director, Strategic Initiatives

Yonkers, New York · Director

H1B sponsorship available$200k-$225kDetected 22 hours ago
Financial Modeling

About the role

  • CR's Enterprise & Strategy team is the driving force behind our organization.
  • This role is ideal for someone who is entrepreneurial and thrives in ambiguity, moves quickly from concept to action, and brings commercial instincts with purpose-driven ambition.
  • This is a highly visible, hands-on role that will work closely with senior leaders across CR to shape our growth portfolio, incubate new models, and unlock opportunities that strengthen both our mission and business.

Responsibilities

  • You'll lead the exploration and development of new business opportunities while advancing strategic initiatives that build CR's future capabilities.
  • Identify, assess, and develop new business opportunities - including ventures, partnerships, and business models that expand CR's reach, impact, and sustainability.
  • Design and run business experiments to test assumptions, validate demand, and determine paths to scale.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to turn strategy into execution, connecting big ideas to operating models, pilots, and measurable outcomes.
  • Develop business cases, investment proposals, and go-to-market plans for executive and Board review.
  • Collaborate with external partners, consultants, and advisors to accelerate progress in high-potential opportunity areas.
  • Lead major cross-functional initiatives that modernize CR's business and explore adjacent and transformational growth spaces.
  • Contribute to building CR's internal capabilities in innovation, business design, and strategic execution by developing shared tools, processes, and practices.

Requirements

  • Have 10+ years of experience in business building, growth strategy, or operations - whether from consulting, corporate innovation, nonprofit or entrepreneurial settings.
  • Possess a strong analytical toolkit including detailed financial modeling and strategic frameworks and the ability to translate these into clear, compelling executive-level materials and decision-making tools.
  • Have a track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution.

Nice to have

  • Have built or scaled a new business line, product, or venture inside an established organization.
  • Are energized by mission-driven work and know how to align social impact with commercial sustainability.

Skills

  • Translate strategic direction into actionable plans, milestones, and execution frameworks to ensure focus and follow-through.

Compensation

  • At Consumer Reports, we are committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation informed by location, as well as the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, an

Benefits

  • We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match.
  • This team leads our strategic vision and planning, overseeing initiatives that enhance our operational effectiveness, drive impact for consumers, improve the marketplace, and position CR for long term success.

Company info

  • Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for all. CR is known for our rigorous testing and trusted ratings on thousands of products and services. We report extensively on consumer trends and challenges, and survey millions of people in the U.S. each year. We leverage our evidence-based approach to advocate for consumer rights, working with policymakers and companies to find solutions for safer products and fair practices.
  • Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match. Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.
  • Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for all.
  • CR is known for our rigorous testing and trusted ratings on thousands of products and services.
  • We report extensively on consumer trends and challenges, and survey millions of people in the U.S. each year.
  • We leverage our evidence-based approach to advocate for consumer rights, working with policymakers and companies to find solutions for safer products and fair practices.
  • Our mission starts with you.
  • Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.
  • Yonkers, NY, Washington, DC and Colchester, CT.
  • We are registered to do business in and can only hire from the following states and federal district: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and Washington, DC.
  • Salary ranges
  • As Director, Strategic Initiatives, you'll help CR chart new territory - developing, testing, and scaling business opportunities that extend our mission and create new sources of value.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.
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