Heidelberg Materials
Strategy and Development Manager
Heidelberg Materials, Irving, Texas, United States, 75084
Job Posting
Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.
The position of Strategy and Development Manager will be responsible for supporting and leading a wide variety of strategic initiatives for Heidelberg Materials North America in collaboration with senior management. You should have the drive and initiative to help identify, analyze, and pursue new strategic opportunities and be able to build positive working relationships with managers and employees throughout the Company. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, take pride in your work, and have good judgement, then this position is for you!
What you'll get to do
Play a key role in identifying, analyzing and pursuing new strategic opportunities with regular exposure to executive leadership. You will do strategy consulting with implementation and higher leverage and without the travel. Assist in creating and efficiently managing strategic projects and initiatives to drive revenue growth, value enhancement, and cost optimization. Aid in identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and pursuing attractive opportunities, including organic growth projects as well as joint ventures, swaps, divestitures, mergers, and acquisitions. Provide insightful and trusted counsel to the Vice President of Strategy and Development as well as Heidelberg Materials senior management on a wide variety of strategic initiatives & market intelligence for short & long term plans Transform information and analyses into actionable decision frameworks. Lead cross-functional teams to implement business transactions and strategic changes from due diligence through completion. Prepare and present investment, divestiture, and acquisition proposals that include a thorough evaluation of projected financial returns, market opportunities, and key risks. Participate in ongoing analyses of the economic, demographic, and competitive landscapes for current and potential markets and risks and opportunities to the business. Master and maintain knowledge of the business, competition and latest industry news and trends.
Essential Experience and Skills
Bachelor's degree in finance, business admin, or a related field. Master's degree in business administration. Excellent analytical and project management skills and a strong working knowledge of financial statements, competitive research, and strategic planning. Minimum of 3 years of experience in the building materials industry or a relevant function (e.g., transportation, logistics, investment banking, strategic consulting, and/or operations management). Strong strategic thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills: Have the ability to think and act strategically with a high level of creativity and adaptability. Excellent analytical skills, financial talents, and attention to detail. Proven track record for speed of execution with accuracy. Excellent project management skills. Demonstrated drive, initiative, and adaptability. Proven relationship building skills. Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects. Experience working as a collaborative business partner with line management. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Experience working in organizations where change and consolidation have occurred.
What we have to offer
Competitive base salary Highly competitive benefits programs 401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions Hybrid work environment
Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.
The position of Strategy and Development Manager will be responsible for supporting and leading a wide variety of strategic initiatives for Heidelberg Materials North America in collaboration with senior management. You should have the drive and initiative to help identify, analyze, and pursue new strategic opportunities and be able to build positive working relationships with managers and employees throughout the Company. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, take pride in your work, and have good judgement, then this position is for you!
What you'll get to do
Play a key role in identifying, analyzing and pursuing new strategic opportunities with regular exposure to executive leadership. You will do strategy consulting with implementation and higher leverage and without the travel. Assist in creating and efficiently managing strategic projects and initiatives to drive revenue growth, value enhancement, and cost optimization. Aid in identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and pursuing attractive opportunities, including organic growth projects as well as joint ventures, swaps, divestitures, mergers, and acquisitions. Provide insightful and trusted counsel to the Vice President of Strategy and Development as well as Heidelberg Materials senior management on a wide variety of strategic initiatives & market intelligence for short & long term plans Transform information and analyses into actionable decision frameworks. Lead cross-functional teams to implement business transactions and strategic changes from due diligence through completion. Prepare and present investment, divestiture, and acquisition proposals that include a thorough evaluation of projected financial returns, market opportunities, and key risks. Participate in ongoing analyses of the economic, demographic, and competitive landscapes for current and potential markets and risks and opportunities to the business. Master and maintain knowledge of the business, competition and latest industry news and trends.
Essential Experience and Skills
Bachelor's degree in finance, business admin, or a related field. Master's degree in business administration. Excellent analytical and project management skills and a strong working knowledge of financial statements, competitive research, and strategic planning. Minimum of 3 years of experience in the building materials industry or a relevant function (e.g., transportation, logistics, investment banking, strategic consulting, and/or operations management). Strong strategic thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills: Have the ability to think and act strategically with a high level of creativity and adaptability. Excellent analytical skills, financial talents, and attention to detail. Proven track record for speed of execution with accuracy. Excellent project management skills. Demonstrated drive, initiative, and adaptability. Proven relationship building skills. Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects. Experience working as a collaborative business partner with line management. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Experience working in organizations where change and consolidation have occurred.
What we have to offer
Competitive base salary Highly competitive benefits programs 401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions Hybrid work environment