Temporary SVP Strategy Director

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions. Edelman is seeking a senior Temp Brand Strategy lead at the SVP / Strategy Director level. This role will drive a high-impact B2B enterprise branding initiative, operating with a high degree of independence while partnering with senior client stakeholders and internal teams. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in enterprise brand strategy, strong qualitative research expertise, and a proven ability to translate insights into actionable brand direction. Key Responsibilities Lead an end-to-end brand strategy workstream with minimal oversight Design and conduct up to 30 stakeholder interviews (internal and external), including senior executives, clients, and partners Synthesize insights into clear strategic implications and opportunities Develop a competitive brand analysis, including positioning and differentiation Build a comprehensive Brand Action Report with prioritized recommendations Advise on evolution of brand narrative, including positioning and messaging frameworks Develop targeted value propositions for five priority audience segments Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment and applicability Present insights and recommendations to senior client leadership Qualifications 10–15 years of experience in brand strategy (agency or consulting preferred) Demonstrated expertise in B2B enterprise branding Strong qualitative research and insight development capabilities Proven ability to independently lead complex strategic engagements Experience in brand positioning, narrative development, and value proposition design Strong executive presence and experience presenting to senior stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication skills An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits. DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing. DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.