Strategy & Transformation Lead - Wellbeing Collective

ABOUT UNILEVER:
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. We work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our collaborative and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centres around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. We don't believe in the 'one size fits all' approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
WHO ARE WE?
We are the Global Wellbeing team focused on one of Unilever's largest growth opportunities – the €140bn Wellbeing space defined by Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements (VMS).
OUR BUSINESS:
Unilever's Wellbeing Collective Group (WBC) holds the company's health and wellness brands and the portfolio of brands that includes Equilibra (Italy) and US acquired brands Olly, Liquid IV, Nutrafol, SmartyPants, Welly and Onnit. Each brand is completely unique and focused on giving consumers superior experiences within their respective spaces and target segments. We are committed to continuing to grow this strategic business for Unilever by leveraging the full strength of Unilever's capabilities and expanding the reach of our portfolio internationally.
We work in an agile, fast-moving environment, collaboratively within the team and with our Unilever colleagues around the world. We work in a project-based, networked way where everyone needs to be able to take a step back and think strategically, as well as roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty, to be entrepreneurial and experiment, as well as bring in the best of Unilever and work the structures of a large company, and to take charge and lead, as well as follow and support others.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with senior leadership to define, refine, and pressure-test the Wellbeing strategy, grounded in external trends, category dynamics, and long-term ambition.

• Lead the annual strategy refresh and long-term planning cycles, integrating inputs across operating companies, platforms, and functions into a coherent roadmap.

• Drive execution of strategic initiatives through structured problem solving, clear prioritization, and disciplined cross-functional orchestration.

• Serve as the operational integrator for leadership forums and strategic priorities, shaping agendas, preparing materials, enabling decision quality, and tracking commitments to resolve obstacles.

• Equip senior executives for critical internal and external engagements through clear narratives, materials, and recommendations

• Develop high-impact strategic storylines for senior leadership and Board-level discussions, synthesizing insights, performance, and future opportunities.

• Lead special projects across category strategy, portfolio evolution, M&A thesis development, and business or organizational transformation.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Deliver high-quality strategic analyses that shape the Wellbeing Collective's growth agenda.

• Ensure leadership operating rhythms and strategic forums run efficiently and produce clear decision pathways.

• Drive cross-functional alignment during annual planning, strategy refresh, and long-term financial cycles.

• Develop concise, insight-led strategic narratives used by senior leaders across key internal and external settings.

• Maintain a forward-looking view of trends, category shifts, and competitive developments to inform strategy and M&A priorities.

• Support disciplined evaluation of organic and inorganic growth opportunities through structured analysis, insight generation, and strategic framing.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
What you'll bring:

• 8+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, general management, or relevant roles within consumer goods or high-growth categories

• Highly organized operator with strong judgment, ownership, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving alignment across diverse stakeholders

• Comfort working closely with senior leaders and preparing executive-ready materials for high-stakes discussions

• Clear and persuasive communicator who can simplify complexity and influence without authority, with expert-level verbal, PowerPoint, writing, and data-visualization skills

• Ability to break down complex, ambiguous problems and develop clear, insight-led recommendations

• Strong analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to translate data and external trends into strategic implications

• Collaborative, team player who brings maturity, discretion, and adaptability to sensitive strategic work

• Externally oriented mindset with curiosity for emerging consumer, category, and competitive developments

Pay: The pay range for this position is $141,680 to $212,520. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.  

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.  

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.  

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

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