Sr. Corporate Strategy Manager

Description POSITION SUMMARY The Sr. Corporate Strategy Manager will play a hands-on, cross-functional leadership role throughout the organization. This position will be responsible for enabling and supporting cross-functional teams while overseeing critical enterprise-wide projects, including a significant leadership role in tariff mitigation planning. Given current business conditions, RealTruck has a large and complex tariff strategy demanding dedicated support from the Sr. Corporate Strategy Manager. This position requires an individual with consulting or corporate strategy experience, to ensure deep familiarity with long-term strategic initiatives, the capability to work cross-functionally, and the ability to drive decision-making from ambiguous data sets. This role will require exceptional project management skills and the ability to manage and execute complex, cross-functional projects across various departments, including finance, procurement, operations, and commercial functions. The Sr. Manager will be deeply involved in the day-to-day execution of these initiatives, working closely with teams to ensure alignment and successful outcomes across all business functions. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Strategic Project Management (incl. Enterprise Tariff Planning): · Design and execute cross-functional strategic initiatives, including tariff mitigation planning, M&A integration, supply chain optimization, business model innovation, and other topics. · Evaluate global risk scenarios (e.g., geopolitical, regulatory, commercial, operational) and model potential impact on cost structure and competitiveness. · Establish effective processes and data systems for functional leaders to track progress, execute initiatives and make informed decisions on highly complex enterprise-wide topics. · Develop executive and board-ready deliverables that synthesize insights and recommendations into clear strategic actions. 2. Data Analysis and Financial Modeling: · Analyze large data sets from multiple sources and functions to identify trends, performance drivers, and business risks and opportunities. · Translate complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership and manageable data systems and processes for functional teams to operate effectively according to strategic direction. · Quantify strategic options and initiative impact through structured analysis and financial forecasting. · Partner with Finance and other functional teams to ensure consistent data sources and assumptions for strategic financial modeling. 3. Consulting and Advisory: · Frame ambiguous problems, develop hypotheses, and lead structured problem-solving sessions to guide leadership decision-making. · Provide strategic recommendations and insights on organizational growth, operational efficiencies, and market trends. · Leverage consulting expertise to navigate complex, multi-disciplinary projects involving various business functions. 4. Stakeholder Management: · Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on strategic initiatives. · Lead cross-functional working teams to drive execution of strategic initiatives from concept through implementation. · Regularly report project progress, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience · Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field is required, Master’s degree preferred. · 7-9 years of related experience and management required; experience in automotive segment preferred. · Experience from top tier Management Consulting firm is preferred. Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge · Strong project management skills with a track record of leading large-scale, complex initiatives. · Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to think strategically and drive execution. · Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills · Expertise in data modeling and financial forecasting. · Strategic thinking and business acumen. · Expertise in market analysis and competitive intelligence. · Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives. · Strong project management and organizational skills. · Strong knowledge of the due diligence process. · Effective communication skills with Executive Leadership Teams (ELT). Travel · Occasional travel may be required; up to 30%. Highly varied and depending on project mix. COMPETENCIES · – ability to manage large and complex initiatives and collections of initiatives. · – ability to structure complex and ambiguous problem, analyze business problems. · - comfortable in the Board room and ability to communicate in a peer-like manner with the executive leadership. · – ability to “get things done” outside the direct line of reporting. Showing strong communication, listening, and influencing skills. · – a track record of delivering results in multiple contexts. SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES · Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS · This position is subject to sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involved sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally. Physical Activities · This position is subject to the following physical activities: reaching, walking, pushing, lifting, talking, and hearing. Visual Acuity · The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes. Working Conditions · This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Perks That Go the Extra Mile : At RealTruck, we take care of our people—because they drive our success. Enjoy great benefits like medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance and disability, and a 401(k) with company match (eligible the first of the month after you start). Need balance? We’ve got wellbeing days and parental leave. Want to grow? Take advantage of educational reimbursement. Plus, earn referral bonuses and score exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products. Great benefits. Great people. Even better careers. RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck’s 6,000+ associates operate from 35+ facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 1,000 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships. #LI-Remote