Commercial Systems Portfolio Strategy Lead

Unique mastery and recognized authority on relevant subject matter knowledge including technologies, theories and techniques. Contributes to the development of innovative principles and ideas. Successfully operates in the most complex disciplines, in which the company must operate to be successful. Provides highly innovative solutions. Leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects that affect the organization's long-term goals and objectives. Participates in cross-division, multi-function teams. Routinely exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and criteria for achieving objectives. Develops strategy and sets functional policy and direction. Acts as a functional manager within area of expertise but does not manage other employees as a primary job function.

Responsibilities

• Leads cross-portfolio business consultative engagements. Identifies research, tools, and analyses required to achieve objectives for large, complex business strategy projects.

• Structures analytical approaches and develops project strategies and tactics.

• Researches market, technology and consumer trends and analyzes how exogenous trends will impact business and portfolio choices in future

• Anticipates the need of the business, develops hypothesis and analytical models to test with data

• Develops and evangelizes recommendations for optimizing business and financial performance.

• Project manages large, cross- functional teams and communications to execute and deliver cross-portfolio projects and ensure timely delivery to stakeholders.

• Leads the development of project guidelines, contingency plans, objectives, and deliverables.

• Consults with business executives on a wide range of issues related to the strategy formulation process, including risk management and new growth opportunities.

• Provides thought leadership and contributes to expanding the knowledge base which includes developing new methods, techniques and criteria for developing strategy analysis and recommendations.

• Collaborates across businesses, functions, and regions to align strategy and direction with corporate and divisional approaches, systems, information and support.

Skills

• Excellent analytical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills

• Mastery in business model evaluation and scenario planning

• Strong product management knowledge and hands-on experience (3Cs and the 4Ps)

• Extensive knowledge of and ability to manage statistical analysis and financial modeling.

• Mastery in analyzing P&L, market trend, and operational data to gain insights into the future of the business.

• Ability to communicate abstract ideas clearly and independently manage complex project objectives

• Extensive knowledge of and ability to manage statistical analysis and financial modeling.

• Advanced business acumen, technical knowledge within at multiple business units, and extensive knowledge in applications and technologies.

• Very strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence.

• Strong executive presence and credibility. Can exert influence without authority.

• Superior group facilitation, interviewing, and influence skills.

• Excellent project management skills, including project structuring and managing multiple work streams independently.

• Strong relationship management skills, including partnering and consulting.

• Strong leadership skills, including coaching, team- building, conflict resolution, and management.

• Ability to identify and draw on leading-edge analytical tools and techniques to develop creative approaches and new insights to client issues.

• Ability to independently draft and present client deliverables, recommendations, and communications strategies.

• Commercial Notebook and Desktop industry knowledge preferable.

• Prior strategy role or Management Consulting experience preferable.

• MBA or equivalent experience.

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