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Director of Strategic Planning, ELDS NAM
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A Strategic Planner or Strategic Analyst is responsible for identifying the needs of their business and developing plans to determine the direction it should take to succeed. These analysts are employed in a variety of fields, though they are typically found in IT, finance, banking, business operations fields.
$149,655 / year median in the U.S.
+3% projected growth
Job Description
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Business Line Strategy Manager, North America ELDS __ The Director of Strategic Planning supports the NAM DS Business Line Strategy Leader in executing the division's strategic planning and inorganic growth agenda. This role is a key analytical and research contributor, responsible for gathering market intelligence, building competitive analyses, preparing presentation materials, and assisting on active M&A projects as directed. The Manager works closely with market and product managers, corporate development colleagues, and cross-functional teams, translating data into clear, actionable insights that feed directly into executive-level strategy work. Approximately 75% of the role is focused on strategic research and planning support, with the remaining 25% devoted to M&A project assistance and special initiatives. This role is open to applicants within the US who will work remotely (preference for those within the Eastern and Central time zones). #LI-Remote You will be mainly accountable for: Strategy Research & Planning Support (Primary- 75%~): Lead in conducting external market research on prioritized end markets and segments—including macrotrend identification, market sizing, industry structure analysis, profitability mapping, and channel assessment—to inform divisional strategy.
- 25%~) Conduct research on prospective acquisition targets as directed, compiling target profiles that include business descriptions, strategic fit rationale, competitive positioning, and preliminary financial summaries.
Required Qualifications for the role:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent. 10+ years of combined professional experience in corporate strategy, strategic planning, management consulting, investment banking, or related analytical role. Demonstrated ability to conduct structured market and competitive research, including market sizing, Marimekko / waterfall chart construction, and industry benchmarking. Strong financial acumen with experience building and interpreting financial models and business case analyses. Proficient in PowerPoint; ability to build clean, well-structured, data-driven slides suitable for senior management audiences. Proficient in AI research tools Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into concise summaries. Self-starter who can manage workloads and deadlines with minimal supervision while operating effectively in a team environment. Some exposure to M&A research, due diligence, or corporate development activities preferred. Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the US.Preferred Qualifications for the role:
MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Strategy, or related discipline. Management consulting experience at a leading firm. Investment banking or corporate development analyst/associate experience. Familiarity with electrical products and / or adjacent industrial technology markets. Experience with data and analytics tools such as Capital IQ, PitchBook, Tableau, Power BI, or similar research platforms. What's in it for you: We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
- 5:00 P.
- 100% employee paid up to maximums Short Term Disability
- up to 26 weeks
- Company paid Long Term Disability
- 60% of pay
- Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay. Supplemental benefits
- 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption Employee discount program Retirement 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP) Time off ABB provides 11 paid holidays.