Chief Strategy Officer

Ferrovial•Manassas, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial , we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy. Cintra is the highways business unit of Ferrovial, one of the world’s leading infrastructure operators committed to developing sustainable solutions. Today, its portfolio includes nearly 1,200 miles of managed highways globally, representing a total global investment in roadway improvements of over $24.8 billion. We provide the maximum value in each project, managing all phases of the life cycle of our state-of-the-art infrastructure assets, such as the 407 ETR in Canada, the Managed Lanes LBJ and NTE in Texas, I-77 in North Carolina, I-66 in Virginia and our projects in Europe, South America, and India. Why Ferrovial? Global presence, local impact : Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference. Collaborative excellence : Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation. Career growth : Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth. Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing : Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health. Productivity tools : Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency. About the role: The Chief Strategy Officer will act as steward of the concession’s Strategic Plan, as well as local and global special initiatives at the concession by providing support to the CEO by ensuring related actions are being carried out on a timely basis. The CSO uses strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to serve as key internal adviser to the CEO to develop, monitor and execute the Company’s Strategic Plan in order to advance the Company’s mission, objectives, operational excellence, profitability, and growth as an organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required and Master’s Degree strongly preferred in Finance, Engineering, Business Management, Sustainable Urban Planning or other areas of study that lend themselves to our business model.
15 - 20+ years of experience in a managerial role, preferably supervision of roadway contracts, design & construction, and operational oversight of large infrastructure projects
Considerable experience in concession operations and/or in the acquisition/management of infrastructure projects is desired
Experience in strategic planning and execution
Experience in project management and change management
Ability to motivate teams and manage multiple workstreams in parallel
The CSO will be a change agent, leading through influence
Excellent organizational, project management and general managerial skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to solve complex problems and work through ambiguity in a complex, multi-layered organization
Exceptional listening, persuasion, negotiation, and conflict management skills
Proficient in English
Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially as to Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point and other PC-based programs

Responsibilities

Responsible for assistance to the CEO on the oversight of operations to ensure corporate governance, efficiency, quality, effective customer service and cost-effective management.
Advise the CEO in the definition, implementation, and review of the Company’s Strategic Plan
Analyze risks and complex issues to provide strategic guidance and efficient solutions.
Evaluate operational reports, financial metrics, and budgets to track the Company’s progress in achieving its strategic and financial objectives
Prepare executive presentations and other materials for board meetings, investor conferences and employee town halls.
In conjunction with the CEO, present performance progress to stakeholders (e.g. shareholders, partners, clients, leadership, etc.) and participate in quarterly Board of Directors meetings to provide updates on the implementation of the Strategic Plan.
Build relationships and credibility with key stakeholders to assist the CEO identify new opportunities in the market, such as key projects, joint ventures, potential M&A targets, and other strategic partnership opportunities.
Participate in the analysis, negotiation and eventually execution of large capital investment projects related to project extensions and connectivity improvements.
Analysis and implementation of capital structure optimizations.
Contribute to the appointment of executive management positions and evaluate performance to ensure maximum efficiency.
Foster a culture of innovation and technology across the organization to achieve processes optimization.
Assist the CEO with the implementation of people, culture and change management initiatives.
Promotes the organization locally and nationally to reinforce relationships in the community.
The CSO will report the progress to the Strategic Plan and the outcomes related to the execution of the strategic plan to key stakeholders based on the information relevant to them. Stakeholders include: the Concession Board, the client, concession leadership, Cintra and Ferrovial leadership, etc.
Perform additional job-related duties as needed