Strategy Manager (Commercial Engines & Services)

The Strategy Manager is an executive level position that will play a critical role in driving strategic process excellence and critical business initiatives for CES. This role will both be responsible for ensuring standardized strategic processes are deployed across CES, and for identifying and executing high-impact priorities informed by opportunities across Business Segments. The ideal candidate will possess strong consulting, financial, and business acumen and will leverage these skills to develop strategic frameworks, actionable recommendations, and innovative solutions.

This leader will set the right ambition for strategic initiatives, develop an optionality approach, and conduct risk/opportunity mapping for each option, including market and competitive responses. They will build and/or challenge business plans, including value chain analysis, resource planning, NPV targets, and enterprise impact assessments, while supporting clear and articulated recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain a structured cadence for CES-wide strategic reviews, ensuring consistent progress, and accountability for key initiatives.
• Own and drive wing-to-wing strategy process excellence, implementing and updating standards across the organization. Hold business leaders accountable for adherence to these standards and ensure measurable outcomes that align to organizational goals.
• Identify and execute strategic priorities informed by opportunities across CES business segments requiring a Division level strategy.
• Set the right ambition for strategic initiatives and develop an optionality approach to evaluate multiple pathways.
• Conduct risk/opportunity mapping for each option, including market and competitive responses.
• Build and/or challenge business plans, including value chain analysis, resource planning, NPV targets, and enterprise impact assessments.
• Develop clear and articulated recommendations to inform decision-making at the executive level.
• Support the creation of actionable plans to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives.
• Analyze and advise on complex market dynamics, trends, and the value chain to inform strategic decision-making.
• Translate market trends into implications for product and capability enhancement, ensuring alignment with customer needs.
• Challenge existing processes and practices to drive optimization, innovation, and enhanced business performance.
• Identify risks and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies to safeguard organizational objectives.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) to meet organizational priorities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in strategy, operations, consulting or related fields.
• Management consulting background preferred

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong technical, financial, and business aptitude, with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
• Deep understanding of market dynamics, trends, and the value chain, with the ability to advise on strategic implications.
• Exceptional analytical capabilities, both technical and business-oriented, to drive data-informed decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and manage multiple project teams, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and customer needs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.