VP, Strategy – Fire & Safety

IDEX Corporation

. Define and embed a clear Fire & Safety platform strategy identifying where to play, how to win, and required capabilities .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $221,800 - $332,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing growth strategies within the Fire & Safety sector, leveraging market intelligence and financial analysis to drive revenue and margin outcomes. Proven ability to translate strategic initiatives into actionable execution plans with clear governance and measurable results.

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Growth Strategy DevelopmentMarket AssessmentPortfolio StrategyFinancial AnalysisCommercial Strategy

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Hard Skills

Strategic PlanningBusiness Case DevelopmentCompetitive AnalysisGovernance ModelsAnalytics

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

MBA

Industry Keywords

Fire & SafetyIndustrialManufacturingB2BEmergency Response

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and embed a clear Fire & Safety platform strategy identifying where to play, how to win, and required capabilities
Partner with business unit leaders to align strategic priorities, resource allocation, and execution plans
Lead portfolio assessments covering growth opportunities, adjacency plays, margin expansion, whitespace, underpenetrated markets, and strategic repositioning
Identify and prioritize organic growth opportunities across customer segments, applications, geographies, product platforms, services, and solution-led offerings
Shape go-to-market strategy, channel priorities, customer segmentation, solution selling opportunities, and differentiated value propositions
Strengthen innovation strategy by linking product vitality, customer needs, market trends, and growth priorities to revenue and margin outcomes
Establish governance, KPIs, and value tracking for strategic initiatives, innovation programs, AI-enabled use cases, and commercial growth bets
Build Fire & Safety market intelligence covering market size, growth rates, customer needs, competitive dynamics, technology shifts, regulatory trends, and emerging adjacencies
Improve strategic planning through stronger analytics, sharper choices, and actionable execution plans
Translate strategy into execution roadmaps with owners, milestones, KPIs, and value tracking
Partner with business and functional leaders to deliver measurable impact on revenue, margin, ROI, and enterprise value
Own synergy goals by identifying opportunities across common capabilities, customers, channels, technologies, sourcing, operations, and commercial practices
Serve as strategist, growth architect, and thought partner to the President and Fire & Safety leadership team
Strengthen Fire & Safety’s external and internal strategic narrative with market intelligence, customer insight, competitive understanding, and value creation logic

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or a related field required
MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred
Approximately 8+ years of experience in strategy, corporate development, general management, commercial strategy, or related leadership roles
Experience in industrials, manufacturing, engineered products, mission-critical equipment, safety, emergency response, fluid management, or complex B2B environments strongly preferred
Proven track record developing and executing growth strategies that deliver above-market performance
Strong experience with portfolio strategy, market assessment, competitive analysis, commercial strategy, and business case development
Strong financial and analytical skills
Experience building or elevating strategy capabilities, processes, teams, or governance models across a business platform
Ability to connect customer needs, market dynamics, competitive insight, financial performance, and operational capability
Ability to translate strategy into disciplined execution, clear governance, accountability, and measurable outcomes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance based bonus plan eligibility
Health benefits
401(k) retirement savings program with company match
PTO