EVRAZ North America

Sr. Director, Strategy & Business Development

EVRAZ North America  •  $200k - $215k/yr  •  Chicago, IL (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

At Orion Steel Group LLC, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

and Responsibilities

The Senior Director of Strategy & Business Development plays a critical leadership role in defining and executing Orion Steel’s strategic priorities. Reporting to the SVP, this role partners closely with corporate and operating company leadership to drive growth initiatives, conduct market and competitive analysis, support strategic planning, and lead M&A execution. The Senior Director operates as both a strategic leader and hands-on contributor, developing the analyses, frameworks, and processes that inform key business decisions across Orion Steel and its subsidiaries.

  • Partner with the SVP and functional leaders to develop, refine, and communicate the company’s long-term strategy and annual strategic priorities
  • Manage the company’s annual strategic planning and goal-setting cycle, including business unit reviews, KPI tracking, and initiative reporting
  • Lead cross-functional teams in translating strategy into actionable initiatives with measurable outcomes
  • Support business transformation, operational improvement, and strategic growth initiatives as prioritized by the SVP and CEO
  • Lead research and analysis on steel and key end markets (rail, energy, construction, infrastructure, etc.) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Maintain and enhance internal market models, pricing databases, and dashboards supporting forecasting and business planning
  • Conduct competitor benchmarking, market sizing, and profitability analyses to inform decision-making and commercial strategy
  • Collaborate with Finance and Commercial teams to ensure consistency between strategic insights, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Support ongoing portfolio optimization, divestitures, and investment cases.
  • Partner with Commercial, R&D, and Operations teams to identify new product, customer, and market growth opportunities
  • Translate market and customer insights into actionable business cases and go-to-market strategies
  • Manage and mentor strategy analysts and associates, fostering analytical rigor, professional growth, and cross-functional collaboration

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
  • 10-12+ years of experience in corporate strategy, business development, management consulting, investment banking, or related fields (preferably in metals, manufacturing, or industrial sectors)
  • Strong financial modeling, market analysis, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated success in driving strategic initiatives and managing complex, cross-functional projects
  • Excellent executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities
  • Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution in a fast-paced environment

Compensation

$200,000 - $215,000 annual

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

  • Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
  • Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
  • Short and long term disability programs
  • Competitive retirement plans
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
  • Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
  • Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness program

All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail careers@orionsteel.com or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

EVRAZ North America

About EVRAZ North America

EVRAZ North America manufactures steel. We also manufacture excellence, drive success and build careers for our employees. Our team members come from diverse backgrounds and work together to solve problems, contribute ideas and develop leading-edge products and processes that ensure success for our customers and our business.

SOLID VALUES

Our core values influence our interactions with each other and how we conduct business. In addition to an overarching safety commitment, we strive to create value, take ownership of results, demonstrate a passion for improvement and enrichment through collaboration, and lead with humility.

COMMUNITY LEADER

EVRAZ melts more than 2.5 million tons of recycled metal scrap each year to make steel products at our safe and efficient facilities. Through our Reading Sparks™ children’s literacy program, established in late 2012, we have donated more than 20,000 books, established Book Nooks in schools and community centers, and supported reading programs in over 45 elementary schools. We also fund scholarships and trades apprenticeships that help deserving students and support business and technical education in our communities.

ABOUT US

At EVRAZ North America, we manufacture engineered steel products for rail, energy and industrial end markets at six production sites located in the USA (Portland, Oregon; Pueblo, Colorado) and Canada (Regina, Saskatchewan; Calgary, Camrose and Red Deer, Alberta). We are the largest North American producer by volume in the rail and large diameter pipe markets, and we hold leading positions in the Western Canada oil country tubular goods, small diameter pipe and West Coast plate markets.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Year Founded
2007
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