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Sitting at the intersection of strategy and deployment, this role translates complex market dynamics, consumer trends, and competitive intelligence into compelling executive narratives that drive decision-making.\nActing as a critical connective tissue across the organization, this manager builds robust cross-functional partnerships to ensure Strategic Choices are deployed and shape execution. This includes partnering with the Manager of Strategy & Performance to tie strategic choices directly to financial outcomes, and collaborating with Global Strategy to ensure North American initiatives amplify broader enterprise goals. 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