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thyssenkrupp · 6 days ago

Director Strategy Americas

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions. The Director of Strategy Americas will lead strategy and transformation projects, conduct market research, and ensure compliance with industry standards while working closely with cross-functional teams.

AutomotiveConstructionIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical EngineeringMiningOil and Gas

Responsibilities

Lead strategy and transformation projects, and independently structure and implement strategic issues in alignment with global strategy

Monitor automotive market development and underlying trends

Conduct market research to identify customer needs and emerging opportunities, and provide market foresight for planning and strategic discussions

Ensure that business activities comply with relevant automotive industry standards and regulations

Work closely with cross-functional teams to align business goals and ensure cohesive approach

Identify opportunities for innovation and coordinate with other teams to introduce new offerings that meet needs of automotive market

Ensure compliance and safety of all activities within organization standards and policies

Qualification

Strategic PlanningAutomotive Industry ExperienceProject ManagementBudget ManagementMarket ResearchProblem Solving MethodologiesInnovation CoordinationCompliance KnowledgeCross-functional CollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Mechanical and Process Engineering, Product Design and Manufacture, or equivalent foreign degree

3 years of work experience in a project management, financial, sales, or leadership position in the automotive industry

Must have 3 years of work experience with each of the following: Performing problem solving using 5Whys, SWOT Analysis, Porter's Five Forces, Business Model Canvas, Scenario Planning or related methodologies

Developing and executing strategic plans for projects, optimize sales, and achieve operational objectives

Managing departmental budgets, and performing budgeting for short, mid and long-term projects

Developing detailed project plans to monitor/track progress and measure project performance using network diagrams, CPM, gantt charts

Differentiating between mono tube, twin tube, passive, semi-active, active and air suspension

Benefits

Multiple competitive Health, Dental & Vision Coverage options.

401K matching program.

Paid time off + 13 paid holidays.

Paid volunteer hours.

Tuition reimbursement program.

Gym reimbursement.

Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.

Internal growth opportunities.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Discounted BILSTEIN products.

Company

thyssenkrupp

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ThyssenKrupp is a diversified industrial group that consists of independent industrial and technology businesses. It is a sub-organization of pacemaker.ai.

Founded in 1999

Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU

10001+ employees