Corporate Vice President, Strategy

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Our mission is to unlock human potential. We welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and we embrace individuals who get excited about learning. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion; it’s in our differences that we empower the way the world learns.

About the Role:

Wiley is undergoing a transformative period as we anticipate and adapt to the shifting needs of our customers while harnessing the possibilities enabled by technology and innovation. With new products and services fueling our global expansion, this is a pivotal moment to join Wiley’s executive leadership as Corporate Vice President of Enterprise Strategy. This role will lead the strategic initiatives that define the organization’s future - driving research, analysis, and enterprise-wide transformation.

Reporting directly to the SVP, Strategy, this executive will partner with C-suite leaders and the Board of Directors to architect and execute Wiley’s long-term vision, while building and leading a high-performing strategy team.

Job Responsibilities:

Enterprise Strategy & Portfolio Leadership

• Own Wiley's 3–5 year strategic roadmap, defining the next chapter of the company's evolution and driving execution against strategic priorities.
• Lead portfolio strategy, partnering with the CEO and Board to make disciplined decisions on where to invest and transform.
• Establish strategic KPIs and performance frameworks, delivering regular Board and executive insights on progress against priorities.

Market Intelligence & Competitive Positioning

• Build and own market intelligence capabilities, delivering rigorous competitive analysis and strategic foresight in high-growth areas including life sciences data services, and AI-enabled publishing innovation.
• Anticipate industry disruption and translate market dynamics into strategic recommendations that inform investment priorities and competitive positioning.

Strategic Partnerships & Corporate Development

• Partner with Corporate Development to identify and evaluate M&A opportunities, leading strategic due diligence and ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy.
• Collaborate with Business Development on partnerships and alliances that support Wiley's long-term roadmap.
• Support investor relations and corporate marketing in articulating Wiley's strategic narrative and competitive differentiation to external stakeholders.

Strategic Enablement & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Build strategic planning capabilities across the organization through frameworks, tools, and processes that elevate strategic thinking.
• Partner closely with Finance to ensure strategic plans are grounded in rigorous financial analysis and appropriately resourced.
• Serve as executive sponsor for high-priority transformation initiatives, driving cross-functional alignment and measurable business impact.

Required Qualifications:

• MBA from a top-tier business school; advanced degree (PhD, MS) in a relevant field is a plus
• 12-15+ years of progressive experience in strategy consulting (Partner/Principal level at MBB or equivalent) and/or senior strategy roles in publishing, education technology, or information services
• Proven track record of leading enterprise transformation initiatives with demonstrated P&L impact
• Executive presence with extensive experience presenting to and influencing Board of Directors and C-suite executives
• Experience leading and scaling teams of 10+ professionals

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Vision: Ability to synthesize complex market dynamics, anticipate disruption, and shape breakthrough corporate strategies.
• Executive Leadership: Proven capacity to influence without authority, align diverse stakeholders, and drive consensus at the senior-most levels.
• Analytical Rigor: Strength in market analysis, competitive intelligence, and data-driven decision-making to guide strategic priorities.
• Innovation & Transformation: Deep expertise in digital transformation, AI/ML applications, and emerging business models that drive sustainable growth.
• Communication Mastery: Exceptional storytelling and narrative-building skills, with experience preparing Board-level materials and investor communications.
• Global Perspective: Hands-on experience leading cross-border initiatives and navigating diverse regulatory and cultural contexts.
• Industry Expertise: Deep understanding of data services and content ecosystems, with exposure to key verticals (e.g., Life Sciences).

About Wiley:

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world's most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today's biggest obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities.

With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers' steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either in the United Kingdom, Canada or USA. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies.

When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

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