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Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy
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London-GB
- Support Strategic Planning: Collaborate closely with businesses to identify emerging market trends, technological innovations, and business opportunities.
- Conduct Market Research: Perform comprehensive market research and competitive analysis with regional and product management teams, providing insights to inform strategic decision-making.
- Drive Innovation and Growth: Run programs aimed at value creation, partner with innovation and product management teams to identify new growth areas, develop product/solution roadmaps.
- Mergers and Acquisitions: Define strategic M&A priorities and support commercial due diligence during transaction execution.
- Expand Business Lines: Support the definition of new business lines and contract growth strategies to ensure healthy growth for new and existing customers.
- Collaborate on Enterprise Strategy: Work collaboratively within the Global Strategy team, developing effective relationships to execute corporate strategy.
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Business or related.
- 5+ years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity, or within a corporate strategy or corporate development / M&A team.
- Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations, with in-house corporate experience is a benefit.
- Proven ability to deliver concrete outcomes in program or project settings, especially where success relies on influencing stakeholders beyond formal reporting lines.
- Proven skills in teamwork, project management, and business acumen.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be self-motivated.
- Skilled at setting priorities and navigating trade-offs in analytically rigorous, fast-paced environments with a strong sense of urgency and limited oversight.
- Proactive and collaborative approach to tackling challenges, with a hands-on problem-solving mindset.
- Strong command of English communication, with a focus on content development rather than process facilitation.
- Open-minded and intellectually curious, with a drive to explore new ideas, learn quickly, and adapt in dynamic contexts.
- Positive, can-do attitude with keen attention to detail.
- Masters in Business Administration (MBA) or relevant advanced degree
What you will do:
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping and executing the strategic direction of the Johnson Controls EMEA division by partnering closely with its Business Lines and senior leadership. You will lead high-impact strategic initiatives and complex strategic development projects that drive sustainable growth, enhance competitive positioning, and support long-term value creation.
You will support the development of proprietary company strategies to ensure sustainable and profitable organic and inorganic growth of the company.
Together with Business Unit and Corporate leadership, you will work closely with Business Unit Presidents to define and execute JCI long term vision, drive portfolio strategy, and investments and actions that will drive incremental revenue growth and value.
You will bring energy, act as a self-starter, and be relentless in your pursuit of creating value for Johnson Controls. You will report to the Executive Director of Strategic Development, residing in the Strategy & Acquisition Office.
How you will do it:
What we look for:
Required
Preferred
What we offer:
We give you the space to lead, the support and coaching to grow, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the organization. Whether you are solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your contribution truly matters. You will be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress and achievements.
