Manager, Strategic Programme and Business Development

MacGregor – Let's shape the future together

MacGregor is seeking a self-directed Manager, Strategic Programme & BD to spearhead our corporate transformation journey. We are looking for a high-impact individual contributor and subject matter expert who can operate comfortably alongside senior leadership and divisional teams. 

This role will  actively drive and govern MacGregor’s corporate strategy deployment by owning the execution framework and day-to-day implementation of the company-wide 'Full Ahead' Programme. Partnering with senior  executives, you will proactively steer the translation of corporate milestones into operational roadmaps, enforce business value realization tracking, and deliver critical data-driven insights that power strategic growth and M&A initiatives.

Reporting directly to the Director, BD and M&A. The position will be based in one of MacGregor’s offices in Europe.

More tasks and responsibilities

• Own and Steer the Strategy Deployment Framework: Proactively run, govern, and continuously improve the MacGregor strategy deployment framework, optimizing reporting templates, tools, and databases
• Translate Strategy into Action: Partner directly with Divisional and Functional management teams to transform high-level strategic objectives and KPIs into tangible, actionable operational roadmaps and execution plans
• Deliver Actionable Insights: Produce high-quality progress tracking dashboards and reports to empower executive decision-making and agile plan adjustments
• Drive Organizational Alignment: Champion the organization-wide adoption of strategy deployment and continuous improvement methodologies (like Hoshin Kanri and A3/RCCM)
• Govern High-Priority Initiatives: Actively monitor execution health, providing hands-on support, manage cross-project dependencies, mitigate risks & resolve roadblocks, and supporting timely delivery of outcomes 
• Fuel Growth & M&A Initiatives: Play a pivotal role in growth, acquisition, and divestment initiatives by delivering hands-on financial modeling, robust business case development, and rigorous due diligence execution
• Co-create Transformational Opportunities: Facilitate "white sheet" sessions and challenge existing strategies to drive transformative outcomes

What you’ll need to succeed

To excel in this role, you should be a natural bridge-builder and a proactive problem-solver who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Your strong strategic thinking allows you to challenge the status quo and drive true innovation, while your results-driven approach ensures you can manage multiple competing priorities effectively. 

Ideally you have

• Education: University degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering required. MBA or MSc graduate degree will be a plus
• Professional experience: 5+ years of relevant corporate or management consultancy experience, business controlling or a related field, with a proven track record in strategic project/program management
• Executive presence: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to align diverse, cross-functional teams and confidently engage with executive-level stakeholders
• Analytical & Technical Mastery: Advanced analytical capability, with deep expertise in financial modeling and/or business controlling methodologies
• Global mindset: Experience navigating international matrix organizations and collaborating smoothly across different cultures and geographies
• Methodology & Tools: A solid understanding of strategic project/program management methodologies and tools. Knowledge of, or a keen interest in Lean tools (such as A3 and RCCMs) is considered a plus
• Language: Fluent in both written and spoken English

Why MacGregor?

By joining our team you get the unique opportunity to jump into a transformation journey, where you can leave your footprint. With us you will be part of an international collaborative working culture with challenges and opportunities to further develop yourself professionally. 
We enable sustainable global maritime operations by maximizing efficiency in cargo and load handling. 

Values guide our work

• Integrity steers all our thinking, behaviour and the relationships with our customers and other stakeholders
• Quality is valued in our processes, products and services and helps to improve our customers’ performance and our own competences
• Safety is essential in everything we do

MacGregor is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that diversity is key to our continued success, and strive to maintain a fair and equitable recruitment process for all applicants.

Additional information

Do you have questions regarding the role? Please contact Guo Hwei Lee, Director, BD and M&A at guo.hwei.lee@macgregor.com

If you are ready to step into an exciting new role where you can make a significant impact and contribute to the success of MacGregor, apply today!

Kindly note that we will only review CVs and applications submitted in English through our recruitment portal. Unfortunately we do not consider CV sent per email. 

Application deadline: 30 June, 2026