Job Description

Provide strategic, functional, operational support to the department by taking a specific, identified (leadership) role for agreed projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and oversee the structure and implementation of strategic initiatives, developing detailed work plans, collecting and analyzing relevant data, and formulating actionable recommendations
• Collaborate with key business partners to facilitate comprehensive planning processes, ensuring alignment with sound business recommendations and corporate strategy
• Create and coordinate plans for BUs, departments, segments, countries, and subsidiaries, ensuring they align with and support the overall corporate strategic direction
• Assist in Merger & Acquisition projects (primarily operational and commercial DD)
• Build forecasts and analytical models to provide insights into future scenarios, enabling proactive decision-making and strategic adjustments
• Conduct thorough analysis of competitors, focusing on technical, production, manufacturing, and construction capabilities to identify potential threats
• Perform competitive analyses to uncover gaps and opportunities in the marketplace, guiding strategic growth initiatives
• Select and apply appropriate frameworks, tools, and methodologies to effectively tackle strategic challenges
• Leverage expertise in areas such as business model development, financial modeling, product portfolio planning, organizational strategy, channel strategies, and customer/market research
• Ensure all activities comply with company policies, the Policy of Integrity & Code of Conduct, and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors Degree minimum (Masters Degree is an advantage)
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in the consulting industry, of which at least 5 years in equivalent roles.
• International exposure is an added value
• Experience in Dredging, Energy, Oil & Gas industry is an advantage

Competencies

• Excellent and proven analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Written and spoken English skills
• Demonstrated ability to define, analyze, research, and communicate issues
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks, and to prioritize tasks, in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated abilities as a critical and strategic thinker
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel skills, including experience with complex financial spreadsheets
• Ability to work with Company's Executive management
• Must be a self-starter
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Knowledge of:

• Strategic thinking
• Corporate Strategy
• M&A
• Project Management
• Stakeholder management
• Transformation program
• Post-merger-integration process
• Market-assessment / intelligence experience
• Financial modelling and planning