Head of PMO North America

Job Summary:

In coordination with local and global leadership, sets up a strategic planning process for the North American business.  Develops a mechanism for review and adjustment of strategic initiatives developed for the business.

Job Essential Responsibilities and Tasks

• Collaborating with local and global business unit heads, develop a process for a strategic framework that will govern tactical medium- and long-term business development plans.  The initial scope will be the US Wind and Industrial business areas and can expand into other geographies and functions as required.

• Coordinates an initial SWOT (Strength - Weakness - Opportunities - Threats) of the business.

• Conducts market research on macro-economic mega trends and distills a vision on how Flender's products and services bit market needs.

• Develops a growth vs resource required matrix that outlines a suitable path forward

• Outlines a gap analysis of future staffing, competencies, production footprint and product/service offerings required for growth.

• Proposes M&A and partnerships to fill future growth ambitions.  Becomes a key member of internal pitch team.

• Leads a structured milestone review program in a Balanced Scorecard or other suitable framework.

• Demonstrates ability to become a member of the North American Executive Leadership Team.

Required Education and Experience:

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• MBA or relevant Master’s degree strongly preferred.

Professional Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategy, corporate development, or strategic planning, including:
  • Significant in-house experience in a mid-to-large industrial, energy, or manufacturing company, and/or
  • Prior experience in a top-tier or reputable management consulting firm.
• Demonstrated experience leading a formal strategic planning process at a business unit, regional, or corporate level.
• Experience in industrial, energy, or renewables sectors; exposure to wind energy or closely related capital equipment / rotating machinery is a strong plus.
• Proven track record in:
  • Conducting SWOT analyses and turning insights into actionable strategic initiatives.
  • Performing market and competitive analysis, including assessment of macro-economic mega trends.
  • Developing and evaluating growth strategies (organic and inorganic).
• Hands-on involvement with M&A and/or strategic partnerships (e.g., target screening, strategic rationale, business case development, due diligence support, or post-merger integration planning).
• Experience working within a global matrix organization, collaborating across geographies and diverse functional teams.
• Regular interaction with Executive Leadership; prior participation in executive committees or senior leadership teams is preferred.

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