Orion Steel · 9 hours ago
Sr. Director, Strategy & Business Development
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $215K/yr
10+ years expOrion Steel Group LLC is focused on collaboration and growth, and they are seeking a Senior Director of Strategy & Business Development to define and execute strategic priorities. This role involves partnering with leadership to drive growth initiatives, conduct market analysis, and lead M&A execution.
IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Partner with the SVP and functional leaders to develop, refine, and communicate the company’s long-term strategy and annual strategic priorities
Manage the company’s annual strategic planning and goal-setting cycle, including business unit reviews, KPI tracking, and initiative reporting
Lead cross-functional teams in translating strategy into actionable initiatives with measurable outcomes
Support business transformation, operational improvement, and strategic growth initiatives as prioritized by the SVP and CEO
Lead research and analysis on steel and key end markets (rail, energy, construction, infrastructure, etc.) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Maintain and enhance internal market models, pricing databases, and dashboards supporting forecasting and business planning
Conduct competitor benchmarking, market sizing, and profitability analyses to inform decision-making and commercial strategy
Collaborate with Finance and Commercial teams to ensure consistency between strategic insights, budgeting, and forecasting
Support ongoing portfolio optimization, divestitures, and investment cases
Partner with Commercial, R&D, and Operations teams to identify new product, customer, and market growth opportunities
Translate market and customer insights into actionable business cases and go-to-market strategies
Manage and mentor strategy analysts and associates, fostering analytical rigor, professional growth, and cross-functional collaboration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
10-12+ years of experience in corporate strategy, business development, management consulting, investment banking, or related fields (preferably in metals, manufacturing, or industrial sectors)
Strong financial modeling, market analysis, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated success in driving strategic initiatives and managing complex, cross-functional projects
Excellent executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities
Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
Short and long term disability programs
Competitive retirement plans
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness program
Company
Orion Steel
Orion Steel owns and operates Rocky Mountain Steel Mills, Interpro Pipe and Steel, and Oregon Steel Mills.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase