Head of Group Strategy

Aliaxis; Brussel; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Aliaxis is seeking a Head of Group Strategy to lead the Horizon 2030 ambition and shape future growth. You will head the Strategy team, partner with the Executive Committee and Board, and drive enterprise strategy while supporting divisions in delivering local strategies across a global footprint.

The role requires leading end-to-end strategy development, extensive internal and external stakeholder engagement, and a track record of delivering complex strategic initiatives in industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering is required with interest in industrial/manufacturing.
• Experience in top-tier management consulting and strategy execution.
• Proven track record leading complex strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define and track enterprise strategy with the Executive Committee and Board.
• Drive the M&A agenda and build pipelines at group and divisional levels.
• Lead high-impact strategic projects across business units and functions.
• Coordinate and develop the corporate strategy team and talent growth.

Skills

Strategy development

M&A execution

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Project management

Business acumen

Education

Master's in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Materials)

Job description

We are looking for our future Head of Group Strategy to lead the execution of our Horizon 2030 ambition and shape our future growth. In this global role, you will lead the Strategy team and work closely with the Executive Committee and Board to define enterprise strategy and support Aliaxis’ divisions in building winning local strategies.

Who Are We

At Aliaxis, we design innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions for fluid and energy management. Our pipe and fitting systems work seamlessly behind the scenes — delivering peace of mind to customers and end users across the globe.

With operations in over 40 countries, we tackle the most complex challenges in the building, infrastructure, industrial, electrical, and agriculture sectors. But what truly drives us is our people. Our 15,000 employees bring the expertise, passion, and dedication that power everything we do.

Together, we make life flow — and we're looking for talented individuals to join us on that journey.

What We're Working Towards

We're offering a unique opportunity to join a global Belgian company with an international and collaborative culture. Aliaxis is focused on reinforcing our operational foundations and building the agility needed to capture future growth opportunities. Through our Horizon 2030 strategy we're evolving into a more disciplined, high-performing global Group — and we're looking for talented people who want to contribute to this long-term strategic journey.

About The Role

Reporting to the Group CEO / MD, you will drive enterprise strategy, partner with the Executive Committee, and support the Group and local divisions in delivering market success.

What You Will Do

• Define & track Aliaxis’ enterprise strategy, including leading strategic reviews with the Executive Committee & Board.
• Drive the M&A agenda: assess the existing portfolio, identify divestment opportunities, build actionable M&A pipelines at group and divisional levels.
• Deliver high-impact strategic projects for both business units & functions critical to deliver the strategy (market entry, growth opportunities, business unit transformation.
• Identify opportunities with strategic impact – cultivate a pipeline of projects by staying close to the businesses / functions, assessing their situation outside-in and proposing projects that could deliver significant value
• Provide actionable market intelligence to the Executive Committee & Board, covering competitors, customers, market trends, and performance benchmarking.
• Coordinate and develop the corporate strategy team, fostering high performance and talent growth, positioning the strategy team as a talent pipeline for the Group

About You

• Manager-level or higher experience in a top-tier management consulting firm is required.
• Experience leading end-to-end strategy development and execution within an industrial, manufacturing or related sector is a plus.
• Master’s degree in Engineering is required (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, or related field), with demonstrated interest in or experience with industrial and manufacturing businesses.
• Proven track record of leading and delivering complex strategic initiatives (e.g. BU transformation, operating model/process optimization, market and competitive intelligence, commercial due diligence, portfolio management...).
• Exceptional communication and stakeholders’ management skills, with the ability to engage and influence across all levels, including C-suite executives and Board-level audiences.
• Experience in managing high-performing teams, with a focus on coaching talents.
• Strong drive, proactivity, and ability to deliver impact in fast-paced, complex environments.
• Experience working in large, multinational organizations and multicultural environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a regular basis.

About Our Workplace

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds.

We are guided by our behaviours — We Care, We Dare, We Deliver! These reflect what we expect from each other and what you can expect from us: a culture that looks after its people, encourages you to challenge and improve, and gives you the space to make a real contribution.

How We Welcome You

For us, equity and belonging start already at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

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