Head of Group Strategy

Axis Communications; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Aliaxis is seeking a Head of Group Strategy to lead the Horizon 2030 ambition and shape future growth. You will guide the Strategy team, partner with the Group CEO/MD, and support divisions in delivering winning local strategies.

This executive role requires top-tier consulting experience, mastery of enterprise strategy, and a track record in industrial sectors. You will drive cross-functional initiatives, monitor market intelligence, and nurture talent across a global organization.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end enterprise strategy across industrial sectors.
• Proven ability to drive transformational initiatives and operating model changes.
• Strong communication with C-suite and boards; travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Define and track enterprise strategy; lead strategic reviews with the Executive Committee and Board.
• Drive the M&A agenda: assess portfolio, identify divestment opportunities, build pipelines at group and divisional levels.
• Deliver high-impact strategic projects for business units and functions to deliver the strategy.
• Identify opportunities with strategic impact and propose value-delivering projects.
• Provide actionable market intelligence to the Executive Committee & Board; benchmark performance.
• Coordinate and develop the corporate strategy team; foster high performance and talent growth.

Skills

Strategy leadership

M&A governance

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Team leadership

Industry knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

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.

Aliaxis' Purpose

Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its "Growth with Purpose" strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term. By 2025, we will be focusing on the areas where we can create the biggest impact: on carbon reduction in our plants and on increasing the share of recycled content in our products. In conjunction, we will continue to develop more and better water solutions for society as a whole. We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we at Aliaxis stand for: We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast, We Care for the environment, our customers and each other, We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions.

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At Aliaxis, we design sustainable, easy to install, and innovative solutions to address the world’s water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. Thanks to our 15,000+ employees in over 40 countries, our pipes and fitting systems meet our customers’ most demanding needs for the building, infrastructure, industrial and agriculture sectors.

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