Corporate Strategy Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Corporate Strategy Manager will play a hands-on, cross-functional leadership role throughout the organization. This position will be responsible for enabling and supporting cross-functional teams while overseeing critical enterprise-wide projects, including a significant leadership role in tariff mitigation planning. Given current business conditions, RealTruck has a large and complex tariff strategy demanding dedicated support from the Corporate Strategy Manager. This position requires an individual with consulting or corporate strategy experience, to ensure deep familiarity with long-term strategic initiatives, the capability to work cross-functionally, and the ability to drive decision-making from ambiguous data sets.

This role will require exceptional project management skills and the ability to manage and execute complex, cross-functional projects across various departments, including finance, procurement, operations, and commercial functions. The Manager will be deeply involved in the day-to-day execution of these initiatives, working closely with teams to ensure alignment and successful outcomes across all business functions.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1.       Strategic Project Management (incl. Enterprise Tariff Planning):

·       Design and execute cross-functional strategic initiatives, including tariff mitigation planning, M&A integration, supply chain optimization, business model innovation, and other topics.

·       Evaluate global risk scenarios (e.g., geopolitical, regulatory, commercial, operational) and model potential impact on cost structure and competitiveness.

·       Establish effective processes and data systems for functional leaders to track progress, execute initiatives and make informed decisions on highly complex enterprise-wide topics.

·       Develop executive and board-ready deliverables that synthesize insights and recommendations into clear strategic actions.

2.       Data Analysis and Financial Modeling:

·       Analyze large data sets from multiple sources and functions to identify trends, performance drivers, and business risks and opportunities.

·       Translate complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership and manageable data systems and processes for functional teams to operate effectively according to strategic direction.

·       Quantify strategic options and initiative impact through structured analysis and financial forecasting.

·       Partner with Finance and other functional teams to ensure consistent data sources and assumptions for strategic financial modeling.

3.       Consulting and Advisory:

·       Frame ambiguous problems, develop hypotheses, and lead structured problem-solving sessions to guide leadership decision-making.

·       Provide strategic recommendations and insights on organizational growth, operational efficiencies, and market trends.

·       Leverage consulting expertise to navigate complex, multi-disciplinary projects involving various business functions.

4.       Stakeholder Management:

·       Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on strategic initiatives.

·       Lead cross-functional working teams to drive execution of strategic initiatives from concept through implementation.

·       Regularly report project progress, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

·       Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field is required, Master’s degree preferred.

·       7-9 years of related experience and management required; experience in automotive segment preferred.

·       Experience from top tier Management Consulting firm is preferred.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

·       Strong project management skills with a track record of leading large-scale, complex initiatives.

·       Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to think strategically and drive execution.

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

·       Expertise in data modeling and financial forecasting.

·       Strategic thinking and bus