Manager Strategic Initiatives

Company Description

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company.  We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines.  We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world. 

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers.  Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy.

Job Description

Summary: The Manager, Strategic Projects is responsible for performing competitive analysis, assessing organic and inorganic growth opportunities, and managing a portfolio of projects that drive long-term business growth for Chromalloy.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Assess market trends and competitive landscape, with a strong focus on metrics and analytics.
• Review feasibility of new markets and their potential growth opportunities
• Curate M&A by identifying strategic opportunities focused on gaining additional market share or access to new markets. Review company fundamentals, assess potential synergies, and provide short and long-term strategic, actionable recommendations based on detailed intel to senior leadership in support of deal decisions.
• Analyze operational effectiveness of internal departments and functions. Mine internal data warehouses including PowerBI to identify trends and opportunities for improvement and develop performance measures to determine effectiveness.
• Plan, implement and manage a portfolio of internal growth and improvement initiatives to achieve specific measurable results.
• Develop standard work and processes including metrics, dashboards, models, reports, and review templates, that ensure high visibility, agility, and accountability towards meaningful business outcomes.
• Collaborate with growth and strategy team members and other business stakeholders (Business Development, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Legal) to drive alignment and action towards the most important priorities.

• Competencies:

• Strategic Orientation – Focuses on creating large and sustainable business outcomes. Can see the forest for the trees.
• Cross-Functional Thinker – Assesses impacts of actions across entire value-stream. Understands how different functions in a business contribute to an overall financial outcome.
• Problem Solver – Effectively explores alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain all parties’ support and acceptance. Finds innovative ways to break through challenges.
• Financial Acumen – Able to interpret business health from financial data (income statements, balance sheets, cost accounts, etc.) Able to run financial scenarios and models.
• Data-Driven – Comfortable with large amounts of data and analytics. Strong orientation towards evidence-based decision-making.
• Analytical Skills – Possesses strong financial and modeling skills to perform analyses involving multiple concepts and tools including economic, statistical, risk based, competitive, business exposure and overall strategic implications.

Qualifications

Education: Degree in business or finance (will consider engineering with relevant experience). MBA preferred.

Experience: 7-10 years in a sales / operations / finance / engineering / strategy role at a mid-to-large company with decision-making responsibilities and accountability for financial outcomes. Prior experience at a turbine OEM, MRO, or airline company is a plus.

      Skills:            

• Excellent understanding of business operations and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to convey findings, issues, and next steps efficiently and concisely.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Outstanding research and analytical abilities.
• Works effectively with many teams and functions.
• Detail oriented, pays meticulous attention; identifies, and fixes issues; delivers a high-quality product.
• Excellent computer skills using MS Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and other MS Office products. Experience with data visualization techniques is a plus.
• Ability to work in Palm Beach Garden