Michael Baker International

Strategy Manager

Michael Baker International$150K — $175K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MBA required
  • 5+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, or corporate strategy
  • Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise-level strategy
  • Background in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC)

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic planning initiatives at the enterprise and business group levels
  • Translate executive objectives into actionable strategies and performance metrics
  • Support long-range and annual business planning, as well as strategic priority setting
  • Develop and manage financial models to evaluate growth opportunities and operational scenarios
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to aid executive decision-making
  • Research and analyze AEC industry trends and competitive dynamics
  • Prepare executive-level presentations and strategic narratives

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Professional and personal development opportunities
  • Generous paid time off
  • Commuter and wellness benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description

Strategy Manager

(Hybrid)

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a Strategy Manager to join our team in Alexandria, VA. The Strategy Manager will play a critical role in shaping and executing the organization's enterprise and business group strategy. You will have the opportunity to influence how the firm's strategy is communicated.

What You'll Do:

Enterprise & Business Strategy
  • Lead and support strategic planning initiatives at both the enterprise level and within business groups
  • Translate executive-level objectives into actionable strategies, initiatives, and performance metrics
  • Support long-range planning, annual business planning, and strategic priority setting

Analytical Modeling & Insights
  • Develop and manage analytical and financial models to evaluate growth opportunities, investments,
    market entry, and operational scenarios
  • Use quantitative and qualitative analysis to support executive decision-making and strategic tradeoffs.
  • Monitor performance against strategic initiatives and recommend course corrections as needed.
    Industry Research & Trend Analysis
  • Research, monitor, and analyze AEC industry trends, competitive dynamics, regulatory developments,
    and emerging market opportunities.
  • Synthesize insights into clear, executive-ready recommendations and briefing materials.

Executive Partnership & Communication
  • Work directly with and provide strategic support to C-suite leaders and senior executives
  • Prepare executive-level presentations, board materials, and strategic narratives
  • Serve as a thought partner to leadership on enterprise-wide priorities and change initiatives.

Marketing & Communications Alignment
  • Partner with the Marketing Communications team to help shape internal and external messaging that
    reflects strategic priorities
  • Ensure consistency between corporate strategy, market positioning, client messaging, and internal
    communications
  • Provide strategic context to support branding, reputation, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

What You'll Need to Succeed:
  • MBA required
  • 5+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related role
  • Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise-level strategy and executive leadership
  • Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry background

Compensation:

The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

Why Choose Us:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
  • Professional and personal development
  • Generous paid time off
  • Commuter and wellness benefits


About the Team

CORPORATE PRACTICE

Michael Baker International understands that people require choices in where they want to begin to build a sustainable future. For more than 80 years, Michael Baker International has maintained an entrepreneurial work environment that fosters great careers, which ultimately has brought great success to the organization. Michael Baker offers many opportunities to help you grow professionally to build your career. Whether it is in Finance, IT, Human Resources, Technology, Communications, Proposal Development, Legal or our National Practice and Market segments, take your next step with us and help make a difference in the lives of those you work with and those we serve.

About Michael Baker International

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government.
Learn more about Michael Baker International
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1940

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