Job Role
Strategy Manager – Engage & Protect Business Partner
Reports to
Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer
A. Please indicate what the primary focus of the function is: please choose between both options. It is not possible to select both options.
Focus is on technical expertise and individual contribution (Individual contribution – the position is rather focused on technical expertise than people, project or process management)
Focus is on management (the focus of the position is on project and process management)
B. Mission: Describe below the primary purpose and function of this job. Why does the job exist in the company?
Please formulate your answer as follows: which activities (a,b,c) will need to be completed in order to obtain the following results (x,y,z).
The Strategy Manager – Engage & Protect Business Partner will define and drive transversal transformation and strategic initiatives such long-term strategy definition, expansion into new markets and synergy cases in partnership with relevant PXS International leaders. The employee will track and report on the progress and impact of these files to the lead of the BU Protect and Engage.
C. Key roles and responsibilities: List up to 5 – 7 key roles and responsibilities of this job. Additionally, please indicate the percentage of time spent on a monthly basis for each role/responsibility.
Roles/Responsibilities
- Strategy definition: own the (re)definition of Engage and Protect strategy for the mid- to long-term. Ensure, with the rest of the Strategy team, it gets shared, understood and supported within the organisation.
- Strategic analyses: in alignment with the Lead of the BU, lead strategic analyses aiming at improving our positioning and creating value in our Enterprise business
- Transformation: Collaborate with business unit leaders to define and implement large transformation initiatives. Ensure alignment of business unit transformation with overall company objectives.
- Progress Tracking and Reporting: Develop and maintain metrics to track the progress and impact of strategy and transformation initiatives. Regularly report findings and progress to the Executive Committee.
- Stakeholder Management: Engage with key stakeholders to ensure buy-in and support for strategy transformation initiatives. Facilitate communication and collaboration across different departments.
- Change Management: Develop and implement change management strategies to support the transformation. Provide guidance and support to teams during the transformation process.
D. Financial responsibility: are you responsible for an operational budget. If so, please provide an indication on the budget size (EUR)
E. Please provide a list of the most relevant factors which determine whether you are successful in your position.
- Overall DM generation
- Employee Survey results with regards to Strategy adoption and understanding
- Transformation success
- Anticipation of market evolution/shifts and establishment of related action plans
F. Job requirements and qualifications: Indicate the minimum education and experience for this job, competencies
- Minimum education: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Strategy, or a related field.
- Minimum experience: 10+ years of experience in strategic planning, business transformation, or a related area. Consulting and industry experience is a clear plus.
- Language skills: English. Other languages are an asset.
Required competencies:
Proven leadership experience in managing cross-functional and international project teams.
Strong strategic and business acumen.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience in managing large-scale transformation projects.
Strategic thinking and planning.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Project management expertise.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
Leadership skills:
- Growth mindset: encourage bold ideas, own challenges and seize opportunities.
- Customer centricity: prioritize customer needs, listen and improve their experience.
- Inclusiveness: value diverse perspectives, foster belonging and purpose
- Collaborative: break down silos, collaborate with trust & transparency
