Manager Strategic Planning (m/f/d) – Central-East Europe

SIMPSON STRONG-TIE GmbH; Deutschland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional growth

International work environment

High visibility with senior leadership

Job summary

A leading construction solutions provider is seeking a Manager Strategic Planning to help shape and drive their regional strategy across Central-East Europe. You will analyze market data, develop strategic initiatives, and ensure alignment across the organization. The ideal candidate has a degree in Business Administration and around 5 years of experience in project management or strategy roles, with strong analytical skills and fluency in German and English. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and high visibility within the company.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in project management or strategy-related roles.
• Ability to balance big-picture thinking with execution.
• Proven track record in driving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market data and business insights.
• Develop strategic initiatives to operationalize regional strategy.
• Ensure transparency across all strategic initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication in German

Communication in English

Change management

Education

Degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP

Smartsheet

Job description

Are you passionate about strategy execution, project management, and working across functions in an international environment?

We’re looking for a Manager Strategic Planning (m/f/d)to play a key role in shaping and driving our regional strategy across Central-East Europe.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will work closely with the Regional Director and leadership teams totranslate strategy into action and measurable business impact.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Analyze market data and business insights in close collaboration with the Business Strategy Team
• Develop and drive strategic initiatives to operationalize the regional strategy
• Define success metrics, monitor performance, and support leadership in deriving corrective actions
• Ensure transparency and strong cross‑functional alignment across all strategic initiatives
• Support organizational change by applying effective change management approaches
• Coordinate strategic projects end‑to‑end (e.g. meeting setup, agendas, follow‑ups, action tracking)
• Create and maintain structured project plans (timelines, resources, budgets)
• Oversee the regional project portfolio and collaborate with the PMO on risk management
• Prepare high‑quality presentations and decision materials for senior leadership and board meetings
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards (e.g. in SAP) to track performance and progress

What You Bring

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Business Informatics, or a related field
• ~5 years of experience in project management or strategy‑related roles (e.g. consulting, PMO, analytics)
• Strong ability to balance big‑picture thinking with hands‑on execution
• Proven track record in driving initiatives and delivering results in complex environments
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with data from multiple sources
• Excellent communication skills in German and English
• High level of ownership, structure, and collaboration skills

Nice to have:

• Experience with SAP, Smartsheet, or similar tools

Why Join Us?

• Work in an international and growing organization
• Play a key role in shaping regional strategy and decision‑making
• High visibility and close collaboration with senior leadership
• A role that combines strategy, execution, and impact
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Ready to make an impact and drive strategy forward?