Business Development Manager, Portfolio & Strategy

Hydro - Rosemont, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Rosemont, IL

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Business Development Manager, Portfolio & Strategy at Hydro is responsible for identifying and analyzing growth opportunities within the aluminum value chain. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to define Hydro's strategic direction in a dynamic business unit, focusing on both current assets and potential acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Identify new growth opportunities across the entire value chain of the business unit, from scrap sourcing and sorting to the production of aluminum products.
• Determine potential acquisition targets, perform detailed valuation analyses, and participate in teams to pursue acquisition opportunities.
• Collaborate with asset managers to further develop Hydro's current asset portfolio.
• Perform profitability analyses of investment proposals.
• Support the North American management team with the analysis of market data and trends for a high-growth, sustainable and future-oriented business unit.
• Mature the identified opportunities in connection with project teams, acting as the project manager for specific assigned projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in a relevant discipline is required.
• Minimum of five years' experience with strategic business growth activities and strategy is required.
• Advanced degree, such as an MBA, is strongly preferred.
• Ability to move projects from analysis to implementation.
• Competence in applying quantitative and analytical methods to business opportunities.
• Financial acumen and affinity for market trends and opportunities.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office package, knowledge of PowerBI and SAP is desirable.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to align stakeholders to a common goal.
• Ability to work independently and manage internal and external resources to deliver projects.
• Familiarity with matrix organizations and international business operations are both desirable.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of the aluminum or metals industry is desirable.

Benefits

• Equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed.
• Diverse skills and perspectives among employees are valued.