Manager, Strategic Initiatives & Planning
Apply NowCompany: Securitas Electronic Security, Inc.
Location: Uniontown, OH 44685
Description:
Purpose
Securitas Technology, part of Securitas AB, is the 2nd largest commercial electronic security provider in the world at ~$3.5B in revenue. We are the leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect and optimize organizations of all types and sizes. We're proud to serve as a trusted advisor, helping businesses across the globe implement smarter, innovative and seamless security solutions. Our 13,000+ colleagues in 40 countries are focused daily on our purpose of helping make the world a safer place. Headquartered in Northeast Ohio, Securitas Technology's trademark is its commitment to operational excellence, client-centricity and employee engagement.
The Manager of Strategic Initiatives & Planning, located at the global headquarters in Ohio, will drive and support some of the most critical initiatives and projects for the business globally. This role will engage directly with the executive leadership team regularly, and will report to the Global Director, Strategic Planning. The position will also support the Global President & CEO and the Global SVP Strategy & Business Development.
The ideal candidate will be an ambitious, driven, proactive and hands-on problem solver with exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. Given the dynamic and demanding nature of a global organization, the manager will be involved with a wide array of key initiatives across the entire business portfolio, both at a strategic and tactical level. Due to the projects and information this role will be exposed to, it requires the manager's work hours to be flexible and a strict level of confidentiality and discretion.
This role provides a unique opportunity to work at the Global Headquarters for a multi-billion-dollar organization and interact with executive leadership on a regular basis to drive some of the most critical initiatives across the company. This role provides a great career opportunity for an ambitious individual that takes initiative, can adapt to an evolving work landscape, and puts forth the necessary discretionary effort to meet business objectives.
Experience and Traits
Job Responsibilities
Securitas Technology, part of Securitas AB, is the 2nd largest commercial electronic security provider in the world at ~$3.5B in revenue. We are the leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect and optimize organizations of all types and sizes. We're proud to serve as a trusted advisor, helping businesses across the globe implement smarter, innovative and seamless security solutions. Our 13,000+ colleagues in 40 countries are focused daily on our purpose of helping make the world a safer place. Headquartered in Northeast Ohio, Securitas Technology's trademark is its commitment to operational excellence, client-centricity and employee engagement.
The Manager of Strategic Initiatives & Planning, located at the global headquarters in Ohio, will drive and support some of the most critical initiatives and projects for the business globally. This role will engage directly with the executive leadership team regularly, and will report to the Global Director, Strategic Planning. The position will also support the Global President & CEO and the Global SVP Strategy & Business Development.
The ideal candidate will be an ambitious, driven, proactive and hands-on problem solver with exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. Given the dynamic and demanding nature of a global organization, the manager will be involved with a wide array of key initiatives across the entire business portfolio, both at a strategic and tactical level. Due to the projects and information this role will be exposed to, it requires the manager's work hours to be flexible and a strict level of confidentiality and discretion.
This role provides a unique opportunity to work at the Global Headquarters for a multi-billion-dollar organization and interact with executive leadership on a regular basis to drive some of the most critical initiatives across the company. This role provides a great career opportunity for an ambitious individual that takes initiative, can adapt to an evolving work landscape, and puts forth the necessary discretionary effort to meet business objectives.
Experience and Traits
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong MS Office knowledge (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)
- Strong time-management skills and an ability to organize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects
- Flexible team player, willing to adapt to changes and unafraid of challenges
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Outgoing personality with strong interpersonal skills and integrity
- Comfortable in working in a fast pace and evolving environment
- Strong project management skills and able to track and drive key initiatives
- Ability to thrive in a corporate HQ setting
- Driven individual with an interest in career advancement
- Open to traveling domestically and internationally
- Ability to analyze data and provide insights on key topics
- Ability to pick up new concepts and self-learn skills or topics
- Self-starter with ability to successfully navigate ambiguity
- Resourcefulness
- Finance background is a plus, but not required
- Administrative skills and experience a plus, including presentation development, messaging, scheduling, correspondence, logistics, etc.
Job Responsibilities
- Office based at the Global HQ in Uniontown, OH
- Support the global executive leadership team and corporate HQ staff on critical initiatives and projects both strategically and tactically
- Support the corporate Strategy & Business Development team
- Drive strategic alignment across the executive leadership team and broader organization, including scheduling and coordination
- Structure, organize, track and report on current business initiatives
- Individual contributor to achieve assigned tasks (no direct reports)
- Support Business Reviews, OKR process and financial QBRs, including scheduling, deck preparation, logistics, content, messaging and follow-up
- Lead coordination and scheduling of business meetings, travel and events
- Maintain and improve internal processes and workflows
- Conduct research and analysis on key business areas such as:
- Market/industry trends
- Strategy planning & analysis
- Competitor assessments
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Budgeting and financial modelling
- Excel work and analysis and corresponding PowerPoint creation and development
- Ad-hoc analysis, projects and other duties as assigned