We are seeking a
Manager for Strategy and Business Development plays a critical role in the execution of the CP&S growth agenda. This position is an excellent platform for a successful candidate to position themselves for accelerated career progression within Crane. The role reports directly to the President of CP&S and will have visibility to a wide range of senior leaders across the Company. Primary responsibilities will be 1) support M&A activities including market assessments, identification and screening of targets, and 2) support Strategy development for CP&S.
Responsibilities & Duties:- Serve as a strategic partner to the CP&S President by leading development, planning, and deployment of the Business Unit's multi-year growth strategy aligned to market priorities.
- Translate strategy into actionable operating plans, growth initiatives, and prioritized investment roadmaps, including the President's Annual Operating Plan.
- Strengthen strategic decision-making through rigorous market intelligence, voice-of-customer insights, competitive analysis, and financial and ROI modeling.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to align on value propositions, competitive positioning, KPIs, and execution priorities.
- Partner with Product Management and Engineering on portfolio strategy, including product roadmaps, lifecycle management, and differentiation initiatives.
- Lead M&A strategy and enablement, including identification of market adjacencies, screening and prioritization of acquisition targets, and management of the M&A pipeline and funnel.
- Support live acquisition processes through due diligence, valuation modeling, financial analysis, business case development, and integration planning.
- Identify and support revenue, cost, operational, and working capital synergies, and contribute to value capture and post-close execution.
- Drive continuous improvement of strategy development and M&A processes to increase rigor, efficiency, and repeatability.
- Develop and deliver high-impact, executive- and board-ready materials, including strategy updates, growth narratives, initiative scorecards, and performance tracking.
Qualifications & Required Skills:- Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred. Undergraduate degree in an Engineering or Science discipline preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience in strategy consulting / corporate development at post-MBA level, preferably within Industrials Manufacturing or adjacent industry.
- Ideally at least 2 years of experience before MBA in an Industrials or adjacent industry.
We offer:Crane realizes the value that our people bring to our company and provides market-leading benefits and competitive compensation packages. This includes health and savings benefits, learning and development opportunities, paid time off, wellness programs, community involvement, and much, much more.
