The Role
The Strategy Manager will lead strategic planning initiatives, support executive decision-making, conduct industry research, and align marketing communications with corporate strategy.
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Strategy Manager
(Hybrid)
What We're Looking For:
Michael Baker International is seeking a Strategy Manager to join our team in Alexandria, VA. The Strategy Manager will play a critical role in shaping and executing the organization’s enterprise and business group strategy. You will have the opportunity to influence how the firm’s strategy is communicated.
What You’ll Do:
Enterprise & Business Strategy
- Lead and support strategic planning initiatives at both the enterprise level and within business groups
- Translate executive-level objectives into actionable strategies, initiatives, and performance metrics
- Support long-range planning, annual business planning, and strategic priority setting
Analytical Modeling & Insights
- Develop and manage analytical and financial models to evaluate growth opportunities, investments,
market entry, and operational scenarios - Use quantitative and qualitative analysis to support executive decision-making and strategic tradeoffs.
- Monitor performance against strategic initiatives and recommend course corrections as needed.
Industry Research & Trend Analysis - Research, monitor, and analyze AEC industry trends, competitive dynamics, regulatory developments,
and emerging market opportunities. - Synthesize insights into clear, executive-ready recommendations and briefing materials.
Executive Partnership & Communication
- Work directly with and provide strategic support to C-suite leaders and senior executives
- Prepare executive-level presentations, board materials, and strategic narratives
- Serve as a thought partner to leadership on enterprise-wide priorities and change initiatives.
Marketing & Communications Alignment
- Partner with the Marketing Communications team to help shape internal and external messaging that
reflects strategic priorities - Ensure consistency between corporate strategy, market positioning, client messaging, and internal
communications - Provide strategic context to support branding, reputation, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
- MBA required
- 5+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related role
- Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise-level strategy and executive leadership
- Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry background
Compensation:
The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
Why Choose Us:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.
CORPORATE PRACTICE
Skills Required
- MBA
- 5+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, or corporate strategy
- Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise-level strategy
- Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry background
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The Company
What We Do
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country.
