Strategy and Transformation Manager

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: Onsite

LOCATION DETAILS: 4 days onsite at our Farmers Branch Headquarters, Friday is a flex day to work remotely

WORK HOURS: Fulltime Exempt

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: ~15%

KKR Overview:
Varsity Brands is privately held by KKR, a leading global investment firm managing over $500 billion in assets across management across diverse investment strategies, including private equity, real assets, infrastructure, credit and growth equity. For more than five decades, KKR has supported its portfolio companies in unlocking their full potential by leveraging deep industry expertise and operational insights. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined approach, resulting in a track record of growth and innovation in its portfolio companies. KKR is headquartered in New York with offices in cities including San Francisco, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Sydney, Mumbai, and São Paulo.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Varsity Brands seeks a dynamic and driven Strategy & Transformation Manager 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 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: Conduct rigorous strategic assessments of new market entry, competitive positioning, and potential acquisition targets. Own end-to-end due diligence efforts—including financial modeling, valuation analyses, and industry deep-dives—to directly influence critical investment and growth decisions.
• Drive Strategic Initiatives: Partner closely with senior leaders on high-impact, cross-functional projects. Independently structure complex business challenges, perform robust quantitative and qualitative analyses, and deliver strategic recommendations that shape the long-term trajectory of the company.
• Execute Advanced Analytics and Insights: Leverage advanced analytical skills to dissect complex problems, generate powerful insights, and develop actionable, strategic recommendations. Present well-structured, data-driven insights that directly influence senior management’s decisions and company strategy.
• Deliver Executive-Level Communications: Craft compelling, executive-ready presentations and strategic narratives designed for C-level executives, Board members, and high-level external stakeholders. Clearly translate sophisticated analysis into concise, persuasive, visually impactful communications that directly shape strategic decision-making.
• Accelerate Operational Excellence: Own and drive disciplined project management, proactively coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure initiatives meet milestones on time and with measurable impact. Foster accountability, streamline execution, and consistently deliver tangible outcomes.
• Cultivate Strategic Partnerships: Engage proactively with senior executives, KKR investment professionals, strategic brand partners, and potential acquisition targets to build trusted relationships, align strategic objectives, and accelerate the execution of key business initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven experience structuring complex business issues, performing rigorous quantitative analysis, and translating data into actionable strategic recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in developing executive-level presentations, showcasing strong skills in PowerPoint storytelling and visual communication.
• Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to clearly and persuasively deliver strategic recommendations to senior executives and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to drive independent research, synthesize data, and generate actionable insights that directly influence senior decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously, showing exceptional attention to detail and delivering high-quality outcomes under tight timelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven capability to collaborate, build relationships, and influence stakeholders across all organizational levels.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university required
• 2–3 years of management consulting experience at a leading firm (e.g., BCG, McKinsey, Bain & Co.) required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. The ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will be required.  

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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.