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Strategic Initiatives Manager

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W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.

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Philippines , Muntinlupa City

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The Strategic Initiatives Manager position is a key and trusted support role as the strategic and operational person to the Director, GBS Manila & Global Procurement Operations. This position is responsible for managing the implementation and tracking of the Global Business Services’ (GBS) strategic plan while also serving as a lead project manager for high-priority initiatives. The Strategic Initiatives Manager ensures that both long-term strategic goals and short-term projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within scope. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to equity-centered work.

Job Responsibility:

  • Supports the development and prioritization of strategic ideas and provides early facilitation of concepts
  • Oversee the rollout and integration of the strategic plan across all functions and programs
  • Develop and maintain tools and systems for tracking strategic priorities, KPIs, and progress toward goals
  • Coordinate quarterly strategic progress updates for leadership, GPOs, and functional leads
  • Identify roadblocks or misalignments and make recommendations for course correction
  • Coordinates connections and collaboration across the leadership team to ensure alignment of key processes, programs, and activities
  • Manage cross-departmental projects that advance strategic priorities, such as new program launches, internal process improvements, and infrastructure initiatives
  • Develop project scope, timelines, work plans, and communication plans
  • Track milestones and deliverables
  • lead regular project check-ins and update relevant stakeholders
  • Support teams in meeting deadlines, staying on budget, and achieving project outcomes
  • Serve as a key connector across departments to break down silos and promote shared ownership of strategic initiatives
  • Facilitate meetings, working groups, and planning sessions tied to strategic goals or complex projects
  • Partners with the leadership team to define, prepare, and communicate organizational plans and strategies
  • Improves current processes and coordinates organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity
  • Partners with leadership to deliver, monitor, and communicate progress on key organizational metrics, processes, and programs
  • Supports Leadership team in meetings by setting agendas, recording minutes and assuming responsibility for follow up and completion of action items
  • Supports the Leadership team in the preparation of key meetings and executive presentations
  • Provide clear and timely communication around priorities, responsibilities, and timelines
  • Collaborate with the leadership team and other members of GBS staff to collect, analyze, and report on key performance indicators
  • Design dashboards and reporting mechanisms to ensure transparency and informed decision-making
  • Translate data into actionable insights to guide continuous improvement
  • Analyze and report performance based on strategies and business goals and identify areas needing improvement
  • Support internal and external communication of strategic plans and key organizational initiatives
  • Partner with the GPO community through listening efforts, strategic planning cycles, and engagement of board and partner stakeholders
  • Assists in the leadership and management of new business and operations processes throughout the organization

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business or a related field of study
  • MBA is considered to be a strong asset
  • 10+ years’ experience working for a multinational, preferably US-headquarter organization
  • Over 5 years of experience in project management, business strategy execution, people leadership, and management within a GBS/Shared Service environment
  • Proven success in project management, role planning, and leading strategic initiatives
  • Certification in Project Management or a Certified Six Sigma Blackbelt are considered a strong asset
  • Excellent communicator in written and verbal form, with a strong focus on interdepartmental communication
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct data analysis, draw relevant conclusions, develop recommendations, and drive changes
  • Proven ability to develop and lead the implementation of strategy and operational plans to a successful outcome
  • Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to understand and interpret a variety of financial reports
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, independent environment and juggle multiple ongoing projects, responsibilities, and relationships
  • Ability to think and act creatively, championing and promoting new ideas that contribute to the goals of the organization
  • Ability to lead and manage through ambiguity and work independently with minimal direction
  • Technical understanding of how AI and digitization tools will assist in process efficiencies across the organization
What we offer:
  • Guaranteed 14th Month Pay
  • Above-market Retirement Plan Design
  • LinkedIn Learning Access
  • Established Performance Incentive Program
  • HMO coverage for employees on day 1 (with pandemic coverage)
  • Free HMO coverage for up to 3 qualified dependents
  • Educational Assistance

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Job Posted:
January 22, 2026

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