Strategy Manager

About UmicorePowering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life. About RecyclingUmicore recovers precious and other valuable metals from industrial by-products, end-of-life materials like electronics and spent catalysts, and production scrap. We give finite resources a new life, over and over again. We help our customers achieve a more resource-efficient future across industries ranging from automotive and electronics, to glass and fine jewelry. To deliver circular solutions that turn end-of-life materials into new value, we cannot stand still. This is where you come in.
Your Key AccountabilitiesWe are currently looking for a Strategy Manager for our Recycling Business Group, based in Brussels, Belgium. In this role you are part of the Corporate Development Team of Umicore, and you will contribute to the development, review and implementation of the strategies of Business Group Recycling and the Recycling Business Units. You take an active role in putting strategy into action, defining strategic priorities, managing key strategic projects and ensuring execution by translating strategy into roadmaps & initiatives and providing regular updates to the Management Teams, Executive Leadership Team and Supervisory Board. Manage selected strategic projects at the level of Business Group Recycling and its Business Units under the guidance of the Strategy Director, including growth strategy initiatives, partnership development projects, and transformation program managementSet-up of project incl. definition of objective, scope, timeline & governanceGathering of information & input from diverse stakeholders and driving of content discussionsConducting analysis, challenging of input and deriving conclusionsPreparation of presentations and alignment with key stakeholdersIteration and alignment with manager on interim results and progressIf applicable: Support in selection, onboarding and liaison with external consultantsDrive the translation of strategy and ambitions into roadmaps and initiatives, while managing the project management office and strategy performance dialogue at BU level incl. definition of processes, governance, tools & templates, dashboards and reports  Determination of objectives/ambitions and deriving of key focus areas for BU/Group Translation of objectives/ambitions into roadmaps and initiatives in strong liaison with different functions and departments Tracking of progress and reporting of status to top management incl. identification of key risks, mitigation actions and need for re-focusSupport in and driving the long-term strategic planning, strategy development and review  Development of market update in close liaison with market intelligence; determination of external & internal changes, opportunities & risks  Deriving key strategic questions in close alignment with main stakeholdersGathering of information, conducting analysis and deriving conclusions on key strategic questionsActively support analysis and preparation of files and presentations for the top management incl. BU Management Team, ELT, SB, Ad-hoc support in selected analysis and preparation of presentationsDriving preparation of presentations for the top management incl. definition of storyline, coordination between functions and departments, and challenging of inputWho we are looking forMaster degree preferably in Business, Economics or Engineering Relevant working experience (5-8 years) with exposure to industrial, metals and mining activities, processes and technology; preferably in Management / Strategy consultingStrategic insight, excellent analytical skills and apt to structure and independently drive complex projectsPragmatic approach towards strategy formulation and implementationSelf-driven and motivated to learn and to deliver excellent resultsExperienced in delivering projects, well organized, able to prioritize and manage tight deadlinesExcellent communication, presentation and inter-personal skillsTeam player and motivator within multi-national and multi-disciplinary teams
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• Proficient in English and Dutch, German is a plusWhat

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We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?