Strategy Manager - Utility (6-13 yrs)

As a part of this high-performing team, these are some of the responsibilities:

- Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities in the Chemicals, Energy, Utilities, Mining and/or Metals industry.

- Develop and execute strategies to address the challenges facing resource companies, including competition, regulatory issues, and technological advancements.

- Work with clients to identify their strategic goals and develop comprehensive plans to achieve them.

- Develop business cases for strategic initiatives and evaluate the financial feasibility and potential benefits.

- Develop frameworks and methodologies to track and measure the value realization of implemented strategies.

- Identify strategic cost take-out opportunities and drive business transformation.

- Partner with CEOs to architect future-proof operating models embracing the future of work, workforce and workplace powered by transformational technology, ecosystems and analytics.

- Work with our ecosystem partners to help clients reach their sustainability goals through digital transformations.

- Support clients in their inorganic growth agenda across the deal lifecycle, i.e., target screening, synergy assessment, due diligence, post-merger integration and portfolio interventions.

- Assist in implementing intelligent operations strategies, utilizing advanced analytics, automation, and AI technologies.

- Design digital strategy initiatives, leveraging technologies such as SAP, Cloud & AI.

- Manage organizational change associated with strategic initiatives. Develop change management strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, and communication strategies.

- Develop clean energy strategies and plans for transitioning to sustainable and renewable sources.

- Identify opportunities to reduce carbon footprint, increase energy efficiency, and promote environmentally responsible practices within the Resources industry.

- Prepare and deliver presentations to clients to communicate strategic plans and recommendations.

- Monitor industry trends and provide clients insights on what it means for their business growth and goals and keep clients informed of potential opportunities and threats.

- Participate in the development of thought leadership content, including white papers and presentations, on Chemicals, Energy, Utilities, Mining and/or Metals industry topics.

- Learn the latest skills in strategy and digital technologies to support your personal development and grow your impact at Resources clients.

Bring your best skills forward to excel in the role:

- The ideal candidate will understand the Chemicals, Energy, Utilities, Mining and/or Metals industry, including emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities.

- They will have a proven track record of developing and executing successful strategies for chemical, energy, utilities, mining, and metal companies. The candidate will work with our clients to identify their strategic goals and develop comprehensive plans to achieve them. Key skills that will enable this include:

- A Strategic Mindset to shape innovative, fact-based strategies and operating models.

- Issue Based Problem Solving to decode and solve complex and unstructured business questions.

- Analytical and outcome-driven approach to perform data analyses & generate insights.

- Business Acumen to drive actionable outcomes for clients with the latest industry trends, innovations and disruptions, metrics and value drivers.

- Financial Acumen and Value Creation to develop relevant financial models to back up a business case.

- Communication and Presentation Skills to share the perfect pitch with key stakeholders.

- Client handling skills to develop, manage and deepen relationships with key stakeholders.

Good to have skills:

- Strategy consulting experience in Corporate Strategy/Restructuring; Growth Strategy, Market Entry Strategy, Operating Model Strategy, Business and Financial Model development, value and investment case design, Strategic Cost Reduction and Productivity reinvention, Digital business, AI strategy, M&A, Energy Transition.

- Strategy experience in Growth & Innovation - Platform strategy, new products & services creation, Digital Factory, GTM sales, channel strategy, sales and distribution, revenue upliftment.

- MBA from a tier 1 institute