Strategy & Planning Director (Global EV Business)

Cesna Group

$120K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
  • 7+ years in strategy, corporate planning, or management consulting; automotive or EV focus preferred
  • Strong financial and analytical skills with P&L management experience
  • Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategic initiatives
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills in English (Korean a plus)
  • Ability to collaborate globally and manage multiple stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Manage the business unit's P&L to improve financial performance
  • Develop strategies and key initiatives to meet organizational targets
  • Oversee strategic project execution, including monitoring and reporting
  • Identify growth opportunities and create innovative business models
  • Facilitate cross-functional communication for global operations
  • Prepare executive reports and presentations on performance and strategy

Benefits

  • 100% Company-covered Medical Insurance (BCBSM PPO, no out-of-pocket costs)
  • Generous 401K plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 3% and 50% match for 4-5%
  • 15 national holidays and 15 days PTO (increases with tenure)
  • Company-provided AD&D and Life Insurance
  • $35/month cell phone reimbursement for BYOD
  • Relocation support available
  • Additional unspecified benefits
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Strategy & Planning Manager will be responsible for managing the business unit's P&L, developing and executing strategic initiatives, and identifying new business opportunities to drive sustainable growth. This role will also serve as a key interface across global locations, ensuring alignment and effective communication on strategic objectives.
Job Description
  • - Manage the business unit's P&L and support financial performance improvement.
  • - Develop business strategies and identify key initiatives to achieve organizational targets.
  • - Oversee execution of strategic projects, including monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
  • - Identify new growth opportunities and develop innovative business models to support long-term competitiveness.
  • - Facilitate cross-functional communication and support governance/meeting structures across global operations.
  • - Prepare presentations and reports for executive management, highlighting performance and strategic priorities.
Qualifications
  • - Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
  • - 7+ years of experience in strategy, corporate planning, or management consulting (experience in automotive or EV industry strongly preferred).
  • - Strong financial and analytical skills with experience managing P&L.
  • - Proven track record of developing and executing strategic initiatives.
  • - Excellent communication and presentation skills in English (Korean language proficiency a plus).
  • - Ability to collaborate across global teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • - Experience working in global automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, or EV-related businesses.
  • - Familiarity with smart factory, supply chain transformation, or new business model development.
  • - Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
What's On Offer
  • - Medical insurance 100% Company offered? BCBSM PPO ( 0 out of pocket from the employee)
  • - 401K -100% Company match to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%
  • - 15 national holidays and 15 days PTO for 1st year (1 more day on work anniversary)
  • - Company offered AD&D and Life Insurance
  • - Cell phone Reimbursement $35/m (Bring your own device)
  • - Relocation Support
  • - Other Benefits


Apply online or feel free to contact us directly for more information about the opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicant, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.

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