Strategic Planning Manager

UNACEM North America; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UNACEM North America in Scottsdale, Arizona, seeks a Strategic Planning Manager to lead long-term strategy, initiatives, and OKRs. You will work directly with the Executive Committee and senior management to shape growth, capital investments, and commercial strategy in North America.

The role requires strong analytical and modeling skills, with experience presenting to executives and managing cross-functional programs. MBA and English fluency are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• Fluent English required; Spanish is a plus.
• Experience in strategy, strategic planning, consulting, corporate development, finance or business transformation.
• Experience in manufacturing, building materials, cement, mining or asset-intensive environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual and long-term strategic planning process of UNACEM North America.
• Collaborate with senior management in defining and monitoring strategic priorities and OKRs.
• Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and growth opportunities to support decision-making.
• Evaluate capital investments and business cases that drive long-term value creation.
• Develop strategic recommendations and executive presentations for senior management, the Board and UNACEM Group.

Skills

Strategic planning

Financial modeling

Business case development

Stakeholder management

Presenting to senior leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Scottsdale, Arizona | Reports to the Chief Strategic Planning Officer

Build the future of UNACEM North America

We are looking for a strategic and analytical leader to join UNACEM North America as Strategic Planning Manager, a key position responsible for leading the company's long-term strategy, strategic initiatives, business priorities, and the organization's OKR system.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with the Executive Committee and senior management, contributing to critical decisions related to growth, capital investments, commercial strategy and business performance in North America.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the annual and long-term strategic planning process of UNACEM North America.
• Collaborate with senior management in the definition and monitoring of strategic priorities and OKRs.
• Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and growth opportunities to support decision-making.
• Evaluate capital investments and business cases that drive long-term value creation.
• Support the development and monitoring of the commercial strategy.
• Facilitate cross-functional strategic initiatives and align different stakeholders.
• Develop strategic recommendations and executive presentations for senior management, the Board and UNACEM Group.

Why this opportunity?

• Direct exposure to executive leaders and high-impact strategic decisions.
• High visibility position with direct influence on the direction of the business.
• Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives at the organizational level.
• Cross-cutting collaboration with areas of Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, Sustainability and corporate teams.
• Excellent platform for professional development and leadership growth.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in strategy, strategic planning, consulting, corporate development, finance, or business transformation.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and business case development capabilities.
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders across functions without direct authority.
• Experience presenting recommendations to senior leadership.
• Background in manufacturing, building materials, cement, mining, industrial, or capital-intensive environments is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• Fluent English required; Spanish is a plus.

Desired Profile

• Experience in strategy, strategic planning, consulting, corporate development, finance or business transformation.
• Strong analytical capabilities, financial modeling, and business case development.
• Ability to influence and align cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Experience presenting analysis and recommendations to executive leaders.
• Experience in manufacturing, building materials, cement, mining, or asset-intensive business industries is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• Advanced English required; Spanish desirable.