Sr. Manager, Corporate Strategy & Development

Company Overview

FMC Corporation is a leading specialty company focused on agricultural technologies. FMC provides innovative and cost-effective solutions to enhance crop yield and quality by controlling a broad spectrum of insects, weeds and disease, as well as in non-agricultural markets for pest control.

FMC is a globally diverse organization that offers its employees exciting opportunities to work on challenging projects that are important to the achievement of our strategic objectives. Your education and professional experience are valued and put to use from day one. Your success at completing key initiatives can result in a varied, progressive and fulfilling career with FMC.

With a corporate culture of innovation, integrity, responsibility and customer intimacy, we foster "The Right Chemistry" in everything we do. We are looking for people to join us in creating, developing, and improving our products, our processes, and our markets. If you are ready to make a difference every day, FMC is ready to talk to you.

Role Description

The Sr. Manager position will be part of the Corporate Strategy & Ventures (CS&V) team at FMC. The broader CS&V team is responsible for developing FMC's corporate strategic plan, driving pertinent strategic and commercial projects (on behalf of functions, regions and business units) and leading M&A and Corporate Venture Capital activities for the enterprise. This role will report into the Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Ventures. Over the years, the CS&V team has served as a pipeline for high potential talent into the rest of the FMC organization.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Lead the development, coordination, and execution of strategic projects across the organization, including the long-range strategic plan, organic growth strategy, new market entry, technology commercialization, and mergers / acquisitions
• Craft and articulate the business case to inform investment on proposed initiatives
• Manage investments in and relationships with select FMC Ventures portfolio companies, including serving on the boards of the companies
• Conduct due diligence on start-ups seeking funding from FMC Ventures
• Partner with the businesses and functional leaders across the organization, including Precision Agriculture, Plant Health, Regulatory, R&D, Commercial, and Marketing to identify and set priorities associated with individual initiatives
• Work in close coordination with cross-functional teams comprised of global, regional, and functional stakeholders to successfully execute each project
• Prepare and present materials to C-suite and global operating committee members on key topics and provide updates on critical pieces of work
• Partner with other CS&V team members and contribute to the development of internal IP and best practices

Education

• Bachelor's degree required
• MBA or other advanced degree required

Experience:

• 7+ years of professional work experience in corporate strategy area or 3+ years from a recognized strategy consulting firm
• Experience in corporate and/or portfolio strategy and/or M&A
• Prior exposure to the chemicals industry, agriculture or manufacturing is preferred, but not mandatory

Functional / Technical Skills:

• Demonstrated expertise with the strategy toolkit
• Sound financial acumen
• Strong written and oral professional communication skills
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams

Soft Skills:

• Ability to develop structure and customized frameworks while navigating ambiguity to solve complex challenges and problems within the organization
• Strong strategic thinking and familiarity with analytical tools with ability to use them to express ideas clearly, concisely, and logically
• High-horsepower individual, capable of working independently under pressure with limited supervision
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with demonstrated ability to multitask and establish priorities
• Solid quantitative skills in financial modelling, valuation, business case development, etc.
• Ability to challenge conventional thinking and bring forward innovative ideas and methods
• Has high ethical standards and possesses maturity to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work effectively in a heavily matrixed international organization and collaborate at all levels of the organization
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to earn trust and build credibility across organization