Corporate Strategy Manager

Cummins Asia Pacific; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Asia Pacific is seeking an experienced strategy professional to shape the strategic direction of its Distribution Business across Asia Pacific. This regional role will work closely with senior leaders on growth, profitability and transformation priorities – from framing complex questions through to recommendations and execution.

The role offers exposure across markets with flexibility to be based in Canberra or Singapore.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience solving complex strategic business problems and leading initiatives through to execution.
• Strong strategic thinking and structured problem solving with the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Ability to translate analyses into actionable recommendations and tangible outcomes.
• Proven ability to influence, communicate and present to VP and senior executives.
• Experience working across countries, functions and diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact strategic initiatives and workstreams across business units and growth opportunities.
• Develop business strategies using qualitative and quantitative analysis to evaluate opportunities and solutions.
• Generate strategic insights from market, financial, environmental and stakeholder data to support decisions.
• Partner with senior regional and global leaders to influence strategic direction and outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and drive priorities through to execution.
• Communicate complex strategic concepts clearly through written and verbal presentations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Analytical ability

Execution focus

Influence & communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

We are looking for an experienced strategy professional to help shape the strategic direction of Cummins’ Distribution Business across Asia Pacific. This newly created regional role will work closely with senior leaders on some of the business’s most important growth, profitability and transformation priorities – from framing complex strategic questions through to recommendations and execution. The role offers exposure across markets, businesses and senior leadership, with the flexibility to be based in any Australian capital city or Singapore.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead high-impact strategic initiatives and workstreams across business units, growth opportunities and new ventures


• Develop business strategies using qualitative and quantitative analysis to evaluate opportunities, challenges and potential solutions


• Generate strategic insights from market, financial, environmental, stakeholder and business data to support decision-making


• Partner with senior regional and global leaders and key stakeholders to influence strategic direction and outcomes


• Lead cross-functional initiatives, resolving complex challenges and driving strategic priorities through to execution


• Communicate complex strategic concepts and recommendations clearly through compelling written and verbal presentations


• Lead through influence, providing strategic guidance on complex business challenges while coaching and building capability across project teams

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Demonstrated experience solving complex strategic business problems and leading initiatives through to execution


• Strong strategic thinking, structured problem-solving and analytical capability, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and test hypotheses


• Strong execution focus, translating strategic analysis and recommendations into tangible business outcomes


• Proven ability to influence, communicate and present effectively with VP and senior executive-level stakeholders


• Experience working across countries, functions and diverse stakeholder groups within a complex organisation


• Corporate strategy, strategy consulting or equivalent strategy-related experience highly regarded, ideally within a similar heavy industrial or B2B environment


• Master’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent preferred

Being part of Cummins means working alongside today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems. We are proud to offer learning and development opportunities designed to promote individual performance and spark purpose and trust within our teams. We look to hire the best and then help you to become even better.

Job

Strategy

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

2435359

Relocation Package

No

100% On-Site

No