Head of Strategy and Growth, Land Systems
About The Position
The Head of Strategy will lead strategic planning and portfolio management for the Land Systems division, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, evolving market dynamics, and corporate objectives. This role is responsible for defining the division’s product roadmap, shaping investment priorities, and supporting decision-making for business expansion initiatives and customer value. This role is pivotal in translating customer and market insights into actionable strategies, guiding resource allocation, and ensuring the division maintains technological and competitive edge in the global defense and aerospace domain. This position can be located out of our Washington, D.C. office or our Auburn Hills, MI office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 15+ years of experience in strategic planning, product management, or portfolio management, preferably within aerospace and defense.
- Strong understanding of market dynamics and competitive landscape in the land systems space.
- Experience leading teams and driving cross-functional collaboration in complex, global matrix environments.
- Proven track record to developing and executing product and industry teaming strategies that drive business and technology growth and operational efficiency.
- Demonstrated success developing and executing end-to-end strategic campaigns and capture plans.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of divisional strategy, ensuring product portfolio alignment with customer needs and corporate objectives.
- Manage the division’s product portfolio, including lifecycle strategy, performance evaluation, and prioritization of strategic initiatives.
- Conduct market, customer, and competitive analyses to inform product and investment decisions.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, finance, and operations teams to translate customer requirements into actionable strategies and product plans.
- Support the Divisional VP in identifying, qualifying, shaping and capturing new growth opportunities, partnerships, and M&A opportunities.
- Serve as lead liaison with industry partners to shape and capture new business opportunities.
- Serve as interface with key internal stakeholders, including Skapa, Strategy Office, Business Development, and Saab Dynamics.
- Lead a team of technical engineering and marketing and sales professionals to ensure that the capability development, market shaping, customer engagement, and capture elements of the Land Systems growth strategy are integrated and resources.
- Align with colleagues from Programs, Business Development, Government Relations and Communications to ensure development and execution of growth strategy.
- Foster a strategic mindset across the division and drive alignment on key priorities and initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
- Wellness and employee assistance resources
- Employee stock purchase opportunities
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
