Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred, with a focus in Engineering or Science being ideal.
Minimum of 2 years experience in strategy consulting or corporate development at post-MBA level, preferably in Industrials Manufacturing.
Prior to MBA, ideally have at least 2 years experience in an Industrials or adjacent industry.
Strong analytical skills with expertise in financial and ROI modeling.
Effective communication skills to develop high-impact materials for executives.
Responsibilities
Lead the creation and execution of the multi-year growth strategy for CP&S.
Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and investment roadmaps.
Enhance decision-making through market intelligence and competitive analysis.
Collaborate with various departments to align strategy execution with company goals.
Oversee M&A activities, focusing on target identification and pipeline management.
Support live acquisition processes, including due diligence and integration planning.
Drive continuous improvement in strategy and M&A processes.
Benefits
Market-leading health and savings benefits.
Comprehensive learning and development opportunities.
Generous paid time off and wellness programs.
Encouragement of community involvement.
Full Job Description
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.
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