VP Strategy

The VP of Strategy at DEPT® is responsible for acting as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their business challenges, and creating actionable strategies to solve them. You'll lead senior craft teams, develop strategic narratives for C-level stakeholders, and guide key pitches while delivering work that exceeds client expectations.

To qualify for the VP Strategy role at DEPT®, candidates should have over 10 years of experience in digital agencies with roles in various strategies. A strong understanding of business strategy, consulting, digital transformation, and the ability to engage with C-suite stakeholders is essential.

DEPT® emphasizes growth and skill enhancement for its employees. As VP of Strategy, you’ll have access to training, development, and certification opportunities to advance your skills and knowledge for better client solutions.

At DEPT®, the culture is designed to foster innovation and diversity. Employees are encouraged to be curious and self-driven while benefiting from the strong collaboration across various disciplines. The environment is supportive, providing you autonomy to solve complex problems for clients.

As the VP of Strategy, you'll work with a diverse range of clients, from local brands to global enterprises. DEPT®'s portfolio encompasses various industries, allowing you to leverage your strategic skills in different contexts, enriching your experience and impact.

When asked this question, demonstrate your understanding of the client's needs and how you analyze their challenges. Discuss the importance of connecting data points and employee insights to create a compelling story that resonates with executives.

Be sure to provide a specific example that showcases your leadership style, problem-solving skills, and how you fostered collaboration among team members to achieve a positive outcome despite the challenges faced.

Highlight your commitment to understanding client goals and how you maintain open channels of communication. Describe how regular check-ins and incorporating feedback into your strategy are essential to ensure alignment.

Discuss your experience in breaking down silos and creating frameworks for collaboration, emphasizing specific tools or methods you use to ensure smooth interactions between creative, media, and tech teams.

Provide insights into your previous roles where you successfully led digital transformation initiatives. Share how you assessed the current state, formulated strategies, and drove implementation to meet business objectives.

Talk about your approach to building relationships with senior executives, ensuring you understand their interests and concerns. Outline strategies you've employed to present data-driven arguments that resonate with them.

Share your experiences and emphasize the importance of inclusivity and leveraging diverse viewpoints to foster creativity and innovation in approaching complex tasks. Illustrate how this approach has led to successful outcomes.

Discuss your track record managing significant accounts, including the strategies you employed to grow these accounts and how you balanced client demands with your team’s capabilities.

Illustrate your decision-making process during uncertain situations, highlighting your emphasis on clarity, adaptability, and leveraging team strengths to navigate complexities effectively.

Reflect on DEPT®’s innovative culture, commitment to diversity, and the opportunity to work with a range of clients, emphasizing how these factors align with your professional values and aspirations.