Strategy Sr. Manager

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.

The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.

As a leader within Alcoa, you can help fulfill our purpose and realize our vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations.

Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with the flexibility and equal opportunities that help everyone thrive.

You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.

About the role:

You will be responsible for leading high-impact strategic initiatives and supporting decision-making for complex, capital-intensive projects.

In this role, you will conduct in-depth financial analyses, develop scenarios, and assess feasibility to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Additionally, you will structure and oversee project execution (PMO), ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and alignment across all involved teams.

You will also drive stakeholder engagement and integration, facilitate effective communication, and ensure alignment of interests to support the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.

Other responsibilities of the role include:


* Translating strategic priorities into clear, actionable business cases and investment decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.


* Conducting rigorous financial evaluations and tracking value realization throughout the project lifecycle to ensure expected returns are achieved.


* Driving structured project execution using PMO best practices, maintaining discipline in planning, governance, and delivery.


* Communicating effectively with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners to ensure transparency and alignment.


* Collaborating closely with executive stakeholders while supporting the Director of Strategy and Business Development in advancing key strategic initiatives.

What you can bring to the role: 


* Strong financial acumen, including project valuation (NPV, IRR, sensitivities), capital allocation decisions, financing trade-offs, and risk assessment.


* Proven ability to drive structured execution through a strong PMO mindset, effectively coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder projects while tracking progress, risks, and deliverables.


* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear, fact-based recommendations.


* Strong communication and influencing skills in English, including the ability to develop executive-level presentations and engage senior stakeholders.


* Solid experience in strategy, consulting, corporate development, or project finance, preferably within capital-intensive sectors such as mining, infrastructure, materials, or energy.


* Demonstrated track record of developing business cases, advancing strategic recommendations, and suppo...