Our client, K. Hovnanian, contacted Movemeon to hire a Director of Strategy based in New York. The Director of Strategy plays a vital part in the company’s future growth as a business and is responsible for being at the forefront of immediate strategic priorities, as well as shaping the long-term strategy and plans.

Client brief

K. Hovnanian is one of the US’ leading construction and Real Estate businesses. Their investments are focused around their core mission of being the best customer-centric homebuilder.

K. Hovnanian reached out to Movemeon to hire a Director of Strategy to help the company separate from the competition, redefining the real estate industry and growing their market share. This role plays a vital part in the company’s future growth as a business and is responsible for leading a highly talented department and being at the forefront of immediate strategic priorities, as well as shaping the long-term strategy and plans.

K. Hovnanian’s hiring needs

• 3+ years of experience in consulting in top-tier strategy/management consultancy
• Solid functional knowledge, including but not limited to strategy, business development, manufacturing, supply chain, product development, project management, marketing and sales, etc.  
• Experience successfully facilitating multiple projects simultaneously as the primary project manager  

How Movemeon supported

• From adding to your shortlist to advising on compensation, our specialists are here to help until you hire
• We can advise you on retention, job descriptions & more
• We help you increase your client brand recognition within our network so you can find top-caliber candidates

Delivery & Impact

• One of our industry experts had an in-depth conversation with the client to understand the hiring needs and craft an effective job description, which illustrated the unique selling points of the role and the client’s journey and future growth plans
• We then promoted this opportunity to our network, which comprises over 50,000 consultants, 45% of which have a background from Bain, McKinsey & BCG, with the others coming from major strategy firms, the Big Four and various boutiques
• The dedicated Success Manager, Sabah, shortlisted the best candidates to match the role’s requirements and provided ongoing support to the client

Results

• By partnering with Movemeon, K. Hovnanian had access to an unrivalled pool of engaged consultants across the globe
• K. Hovnanian saved significant costs compared to traditional headhunters or recruitment companies
• K. Hovnanian hired the successful candidate, who previously worked at McKinsey, into the Director of Strategy role