Chief Strategy Officer

Ferrovial•Manassas, VA

2d•$179,500 - $247,600•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) will act as the steward of the concession’s Strategic Plan, as well as local and global special initiatives. This role provides support to the CEO by ensuring related actions are carried out in a timely manner. The CSO utilizes strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to serve as a key internal advisor to the CEO, developing, monitoring, and executing the Company’s Strategic Plan 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

Assisting the CEO in the oversight of operations to ensure corporate governance, efficiency, quality, effective customer service, and cost-effective management.
Advising the CEO in the definition, implementation, and review of the Company’s Strategic Plan.
Analyzing risks and complex issues to provide strategic guidance and efficient solutions.
Evaluating operational reports, financial metrics, and budgets to track the Company’s progress in achieving its strategic and financial objectives.
Preparing executive presentations and other materials for board meetings, investor conferences, and employee town halls.
Presenting performance progress to stakeholders (e.g., shareholders, partners, clients, leadership, etc.) in conjunction with the CEO and participating in quarterly Board of Directors meetings to provide updates on the implementation of the Strategic Plan.
Building relationships and credibility with key stakeholders to assist the CEO in identifying new opportunities in the market, such as key projects, joint ventures, potential M&A targets, and other strategic partnership opportunities.
Participating in the analysis, negotiation, and eventual execution of large capital investment projects related to project extensions and connectivity improvements.
Analysis and implementation of capital structure optimizations.
Contributing to the appointment of executive management positions and evaluating performance to ensure maximum efficiency.
Fostering a culture of innovation and technology across the organization to achieve process optimization.
Assisting the CEO with the implementation of people, culture, and change management initiatives.
Promoting the organization locally and nationally to reinforce relationships in the community.
Reporting 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.
Performing additional job-related duties as needed.