The Strategy Manager understands and conducts research and analysis in their areas of responsibility around market/external factors, competitive landscape, customer needs and UPS’ capabilities and offerings. In addition, the role also could support key strategic initiatives or functional strategies for the organization, including mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. This position may manage others.
Responsibilities and Duties
Develops strategies and long-term plans by applying service, product and customer technology knowledge, estimation and forecasting knowledge, business, financial and industry knowledge, conducts environmental scanning
Leads or supports large strategic cross-functional initiatives within the organization, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures
Analyzes and researches on UPS’s internal offerings and capabilities and their position relative to key competitors in the respective markets, external factors and future challenges
Applies economic analysis, information analysis, solution generation knowledge and finance Knowledge
Designs integrated solutions to business problems, applies business intelligence, conceptualizes and conduct research and drives innovation
Reads and interprets financial reports and statements, demonstrates an understanding of relevant financial measures, revenue and cost drivers, applies financial analysis to recommend solutions that support business objectives
Manages resources and people processes (e.g., Performance Management, Career Development, Training, Staffing, etc.) to ensure the day to day administration of processes and formal procedures
Identifies individual and team skill gaps and developmental opportunities (e.g., training, special assignments, conferences, projects, etc.) to facilitate individual and team development
Knowledge and Skills
Exhibits ability to make decisions, possess strong storytelling and negotiation skills (high degree of social intelligence)
Displays analytical skills (internal & external data sources)
Demonstrates comfort with fast paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams across business units and organizational levels (both domestic & international)
Possess experience in mergers, acquisitions and divestiture work - Preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint) - Preferred
Experience in strategy or management consulting firm - Preferred
UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law
