Global Strategic Initiatives Lead - Canada based

Mattr • Vaughan, ON

6d • CA$110,000 - CA$135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Group President, the Global Strategic Initiatives Lead will play a critical role in shaping and executing Mattr’s global strategic direction. You will drive strategic initiatives, deliver data-driven insights, and support high-impact decisions that advance business growth, operational performance, and transformation efforts. This is a fast-track leadership role offering immediate exposure to executive-level strategy and M&A, structured to transition you into a high-impact operational leadership role within 12 to 18 months.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering combined with a Master's degree in Business or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of directly relevant experience in strategy and analytics within Energy, Infrastructure, EPC or related industry
• Demonstrated ability to act as a trusted business partner across functions
• Strong ability to navigate ambiguity and simplify complex challenges
• Proven experience improving processes and systems with measurable outcomes
• Experience in strategic planning, financial analysis, and valuations
• Solid understanding of corporate finance and performance management frameworks
• Strong project management experience delivering complex analytical initiatives
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration skills
• Experience working with global, cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to Group President, working to clearly define the Company’s strategic objectives/initiatives and to plan, manage and carry out a course of action to achieve these objectives.
• Document and prepare Business Plans and decision support documents aligned with strategic objectives.
• Assist the strategic planning and direction to ensure planning and governance of modernization initiatives, and coordination of transformation initiatives between business units and teams.
• Perform system modeling, analysis, and project-oriented engineering activities for automation, modernization and optimization of current practices.
• Research on best practices and industry trends for Mattr Global, with in depth analysis of existing workflows and identify areas for modernization, optimization and expansion.
• Update Quarterly, Board Meeting and annual internal Management reporting packages.
• Data collection and analysis to support strategy and initiatives including manipulating data and data mining as well as translating complex data into user friendly reports, graphs, charts or models.
• Tracking and reporting strategic initiative execution and implementation against KPIs
• Work with stakeholders to form KPIs/Market Indicators based on forecasted business plans and monitor and report on those KPIs/Market Indicators routinely. Reporting to Management on progress, issues and solutions that could impact operations and delivery of business plans.
• Competitor Intelligence Tracking (Annual Sales, new products, major news)
• Key Markets & Projects - tracking and reporting major news or planned projects within a specific market space.
• Support planning and analysis activities by leading the development of detailed evaluations of projects.
• Support Market sizing (SAM, TAM, percent share, across products across all product portfolios including relevant market research/data)
• Revenue by Market Updates for Mattr Globally (monthly)
• M&A Analyst (own M&A funnel, inputs, support open M&A projects)
• Support the preparation of oral and written presentations for Senior Management which present analysis and conclusions in a clear and concise manner
• Provide support to the existing business and to M&A activity, working closely with multi-disciplined stakeholders to understand and communicate how the various business choices impact Mattr.
• Provide analytical and project management support throughout the transaction process from due diligence to portfolio integration.
• Maintain databases to monitor M&A activity/deal funnel, financing activity, current and developing legislation and other industry trends.

Benefits

• Attractive incentive bonus plan
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Generous paid vacation allowance
• Educational Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses
• Safety gear and personal protective equipment (PPE) allowance
• Flexible health, dental & vision benefits with HSA rollover
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Wellness and mental health support programs
• Exclusive discounts (Perkopolis & GoodLife Fitness)
• Competitive salaries
• Annual incentives
• Medical benefits
• Retirement savings plans
• Paid vacation days
• Corporate discounts
• Participation in service milestone awards and recognition opportunities
• Access to mental health support resources such as our Headversity mental health and wellness platform and free, confidential access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Rewarding growth opportunities (may include global career and travel opportunities) supported by personalized training, development and mentoring programs - including LinkedIn Learning access for all employees!
• Commitment to providing a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace environment
• We prioritize our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) values and offer a paid Impact Day, allowing employees an opportunity to support charitable organizations in their communities
• Company events, social gatherings and team building activities that promote fun!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior