Head of PMO North America

Company Description

Flender has 125+ years of experience in gearbox manufacturing. We are now hiring a full time, talented Head of PMO for North America to join our team based out of Elgin, IL.

For more information on Flender, please see website: www.flender.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Flender is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, other categories protected by federal, state, or local law, and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities.

Job Summary:

In coordination with local and global leadership, sets up a strategic planning process for the North American business.  Develops a mechanism for review and adjustment of strategic initiatives developed for the business.

Job Essential Responsibilities and Tasks

• Collaborating with local and global business unit heads, develop a process for a strategic framework that will govern tactical medium- and long-term business development plans.  The initial scope will be the US Wind and Industrial business areas and can expand into other geographies and functions as required.

• Coordinates an initial SWOT (Strength - Weakness - Opportunities - Threats) of the business.

• Conducts market research on macro-economic mega trends and distills a vision on how Flender's products and services bit market needs.

• Develops a growth vs resource required matrix that outlines a suitable path forward

• Outlines a gap analysis of future staffing, competencies, production footprint and product/service offerings required for growth.

• Proposes M&A and partnerships to fill future growth ambitions.  Becomes a key member of internal pitch team.

• Leads a structured milestone review program in a Balanced Scorecard or other suitable framework.

• Demonstrates ability to become a member of the North American Executive Leadership Team.

Required Education and Experience:

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• MBA or relevant Master’s degree strongly preferred.

Professional Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategy, corporate development, or strategic planning, including:
  • Significant in-house experience in a mid-to-large industrial, energy, or manufacturing company, and/or
  • Prior experience in a top-tier or reputable management consulting firm.
• Demonstrated experience leading a formal strategic planning process at a business unit, regional, or corporate level.
• Experience in industrial, energy, or renewables sectors; exposure to wind energy or closely related capital equipment / rotating machinery is a strong plus.
• Proven track record in:
  • Conducting SWOT analyses and turning insights into actionable strategic initiatives.
  • Performing market and competitive analysis, including assessment of macro-economic mega trends.
  • Developing and evaluating growth strategies (organic and inorganic).
• Hands-on involvement with M&A and/or strategic partnerships (e.g., target screening, strategic rationale, business case development, due diligence support, or post-merger integration planning).
• Experience working within a global matrix organization, collaborating across geographies and diverse functional teams.
• Regular interaction with Executive Leadership; prior participation in executive committees or senior leadership teams is preferred.

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Flender is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.