Senior Business Strategy Manager

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.•Carrollton, TX

56d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA) is looking for a Senior Business Strategy Manager to join our team. This is a hybrid role based out of our Carrollton, TX Office. ABOUT MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES AMERICA, INC. (MHIA): For over 130 years Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group’s innovative and integrated solutions have demonstrated our commitment to creating a positive social impact around the globe. Our range of products and services are tailored to meet our customers’ evolving needs across the commercial aviation, energy, transportation and infrastructure, machinery, defense and space systems sectors. Our culture embraces diversity and cooperation, and we promote a healthy balance of professional and personal development, ensuring that your ideas and expertise are valued and respected. SCOPE: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is a global leader in industrial innovation, committed to building sustainable, resilient infrastructure for the future. Our DCEM Division is a strategic hub supporting mission-critical operations, electrification, and digital transformation. The Growth Strategy Office drives long-term business planning, market intelligence, and M&A initiatives that align with MHI’s global objectives and carbon reduction goals. We are seeking a Senior Business Strategy Manager to lead strategic planning, market analysis, and M&A support for our datacenter and electrification businesses. This role will be instrumental in identifying growth opportunities, guiding executive decision-making, and supporting high-impact transactions. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in the data center and electrification sectors, strong analytical capabilities, and a collaborative leadership style. The ideal candidate will have at least 8+ years of experience in business strategy, market analysis, or business development, preferably in the data center or technology sectors and 5+ years of experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or related field.
8+ years of experience in business strategy, market analysis, or business development, preferably in the data center or technology sectors.
5+ years of experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives.
Proven experience in M&A transactions, including due diligence and deal structuring.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Proficient in market research tools and data analysis software.
Ability to collaborate in a multicultural environment, including working with colleagues in Japan.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 40%).

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree.
Experience in the data center, electrification, or technology sectors.
PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar certification.
Familiarity with Japanese business culture is a plus.

Responsibilities

Define and drive strategic priorities across MHI’s data center initiatives, ensuring alignment with U.S. and global business objectives.
Translate insights from electrification, AI infrastructure, and data center market trends into actionable growth strategies.
Guide leadership decision-making with clear recommendations on strategic investments, partnerships, and innovation opportunities.
Lead cross-functional strategic planning sessions and ensure alignment across engineering, operations, and sustainability teams.
Establish governance frameworks and performance metrics to track progress against strategic and environmental goals.
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, contributing to long-term planning and organizational development.
Lead market intelligence efforts focused on competitors, customer segmentation, pricing models, and regulatory trends.
Develop executive-level reports and presentations to communicate strategic implications and market opportunities.
Build and manage a high-performing market intelligence team, including Voice of the Customer (VoC) programs and external advisory networks.
Monitor industry trends in data center infrastructure, electrification, and sustainability to identify risks and opportunities.
Partner with external research firms and industry associations to enhance insight generation and strategic foresight.
Lead sourcing and pipeline development for potential acquisitions aligned with MHI’s strategic and sustainability goals.
Conduct preliminary assessments, outreach, and strategic fit analysis for M&A targets.
Coordinate end-to-end deal execution, including due diligence, valuation modeling, and financial impact assessments.
Collaborate with legal, tax, and compliance teams to ensure regulatory alignment and risk mitigation.
Support post-merger integration planning, focusing on operational synergies, cultural alignment, and strategic value creation.