Business Strategy Manager - Manufacturing

Autodesk; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Canada seeks a Business Strategy Manager to lead research and provide insights for the manufacturing sector. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of manufacturing experience and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include defining analytical models, engaging stakeholders, and delivering insights that drive business strategies. This position offers significant visibility and influence in the organization.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Annual cash bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial software.
• Proven ability to autonomously drive projects in large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Define and build analytical models using various data sources.
• Create presentations to share insights and drive change.
• Build a strong internal network with key stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or equivalent

Tools

CAD

CAM

Digital factory technologies

Job description

Position Overview

The Business Strategy Manager, manufacturing industry intelligence, is responsible for managing and leading research and analysis and providing insights-based guidance and advice to middle and upper management. The role comprises working autonomously, as well as leveraging cross-functional subject matter experts and external consulting providers. As a Business Strategy Manager, manufacturing industry intelligence, you will partner with stakeholders from across the Business Industry Strategy team, product management, product development, marketing, strategic partnerships, and sales. To be successful, applicants need a solid grasp of the manufacturing industry in general, and the industrial software market specifically. In addition, the ability to combine excellent analytical skills and the ability to autonomously craft and communicate compelling insights to senior management is essential. This is a role with high visibility and impact on our business and go-to-market strategies for our manufacturing business.

Job Requisition ID

25WD90415

Responsibilities

• Define, build and work with analytical models, leveraging various internal and external sources of data

• Create compelling presentations and various other forms of communication to share insights and drive transformation and change

• Build a strong internal network with key stakeholders in a highly matrixed environment

• Continuously further our insights into market developments, new technologies, strategic opportunities and risks in our market

• Act as a center of excellence for industry insights

• Deliver process improvements and ensure highest quality and robustness of output and deliverables

• Work with a strong sense of accountability, self-motivation, attention to detail, creative problem-solving

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, business or equivalent field experience

• 5+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry and knowledge of CAD, CAM, digital factory

• 3+ years of experience in industrial software or other software industry

• Proven ability to autonomously drive projects forward within a large organization with globally distributed teams

• Excellent and proven English language skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of SaaS business and leading-edge technology (e.g. AI)

• MBA or comparable advanced degree

• Experience in a strategic capacity as part of either strategy, go-to-market, product management, business development or related roles within the software or high-tech industry or in management consulting

• Strong executive presentation skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills required in order to build success in a highly matrixed organization

• Proven ability to lead and influence as part of a geographically dispersed global organization

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally

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