Senior Manager, Strategy & Corporate Development

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 150000 - 200000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions with a portfolio that includes fiber cement fiber gypsum composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie TimberTech AZEK Exteriors Versatex fermacell and StruXure.

With over 8000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago we boast 31 operating sites 6 recycling facilities and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce were united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All through sustainable innovation a Zero Harm culture and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

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Summary

We are building a first-of-its-kind Strategy & Corporate Development organization combining Strategy Strategic Planning M&A and Global Transformation under one roof. Our mission: to drive growth and long-term value creation through world-class strategic execution.

This newly formed team sits at the center of James Hardies transformation and will shape the future of the combined company. We work cross-functionally with business leaders executive stakeholders and external partners to identify opportunities solve complex problems and accelerate impact.

What Youll Do:

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Manager Strategy & Corporate Development to join our growing team. This individual will play a critical role in defining and executing high-impact strategic initiatives driving inorganic growth through M&A and advancing key transformation priorities across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on operator; someone who can move seamlessly between analysis execution and executive engagement. This is a highly visible role with significant exposure to senior leadership and an opportunity to help shape the future direction of the company.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Strategy & Planning: Partner with senior business leaders to define strategic priorities evaluate growth opportunities and translate insights into actionable plans.
M&A & Corporate Development: Lead or co-lead M&A transactions from target identification and due diligence through deal execution and integration planning. Support the development of investment theses and valuation models to inform decision-making.
Transformation Leadership: Drive cross-functional transformation initiatives focused on performance improvement organizational efficiency and value creation.
Executive & Board Communication: Develop and deliver high-quality presentations strategic recommendations and business cases for executive and board-level audiences.
Market & Competitive Intelligence: Monitor the competitive landscape identify market trends and disruptors and synthesize insights to inform corporate strategy.
Team Collaboration & Development: Contribute to the growth of a high-performing collaborative team culture. Provide mentorship and guidance to Strategy & Corporate Development Managers and Analysts.

What We Offer

A chance to help build and shape a newly formed high-impact function at one of the most dynamic companies in the building products space.
Career path optionality across strategy operations M&A and transformation.
Significant exposure to senior executives including regular interactions with the CEO CFO and other members of the leadership team.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
A mission-driven culture grounded in sustainability innovation and purpose.

What Youll Bring:

812 years of experience in management consulting corporate strategy investment banking private equity or a fast-paced corporate environment.
Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives with measurable business impact.
Strong M&A experience including financial analysis due diligence and integration planning.
Exceptional analytical strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent executive communication and presentation capabilities.
Collaborative humble and entrepreneurial mindset.
Prior building materials manufacturing or industrials experience is a plus but not required.

What Youll Receive:

As of the date of this posting a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $150000.00 to $200000.00. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience skills geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
Insurance: day-one health coverage medical dental vision life insurance
Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
Work-Life Balance: parental leave wellness programs
Purpose. Impact. Community: Sustainability Initiatives James Hardie
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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity/expression genetic information veterans status marital status pregnancy disability or any other basis protected by law.

James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits including but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act in accordance with its plans and policies.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties responsibilities and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Required Experience:

Senior Manager