Strategy Manager

UBLIC SERVICES, INC.•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Manager, Corporate Strategy works with functional leaders to support the development of Enterprise-level strategy for the company. This position also engages with cross-functional teams to support a broad range of strategic initiatives, including development of functional strategies, improvement of business performance, evaluation of business development opportunities, and the implementation of transformation initiatives. Key areas of focus will include market and industry research, financial and operational analysis, communication of findings and recommendations to key stakeholders, project planning and management, and change management.

Requirements

Top-tier management or strategy consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or similar general management experience preferred.
Effectively applies hypothesis-driven approach to a wide range of ambiguous business problems.
Excellent quantitative analysis skills, including financial analysis and modeling, and the ability to generate novel insights from the analysis of large datasets.
Ability to create high-quality presentation materials to communicate analysis, insights, and recommendations to a range of stakeholders (e.g., internal teams, Executives, and Board of Directors).
Effectively engages and manages stakeholders on time sensitive, cross-functional projects.
Familiarity with change management principles and methodologies.
Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
A strong value system with impeccable integrity.
Creative, flexible, able to work in a fast-paced, complex, and dynamic work environment.
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and changing priorities with limited supervision.
High energy and enthusiasm with a passion for learning.
Hands-on, results-oriented and pragmatic.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with excellent presentation skills and the ability to adapt to differing audiences.
Excellent listening skills with a strong ability to build cross-functional relationships.
Experience in waste, recycling, transportation, or other heavy industrial environments.
3 years’ of experience in project management, change methodologies, and business consulting & analytics

Responsibilities

Supports development of Enterprise-level strategy by analyzing trends in the external environment and competitive landscape, evaluating potential growth opportunities, and formulating recommendations of long-term enterprise priorities
Works closely with cross-functional leaders to find solutions to the Company’s toughest issues and provides internal consulting support for evaluation and implementation across the organization.
Supports Business Strategy & Transformation team and functional owners in the identification, development and execution of strategic actions, including solicitation and alignment of organizational input, project planning, assessment of financial and operational impact, and implementation support.
Conducts research and analysis supporting the development and ongoing assessment of long-term strategic positioning of the Company, including but not limited to industry research, market analysis, competitive intelligence, risk assessment, profitability analysis, and financial modeling.
Presents recommendations, both written and verbal, to key stakeholders.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.