Manager, Strategic Initiatives

at  Element Fleet Management

Get started on an exciting career at Element!
Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business – delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.
What We Need
We are looking for a Manager, Strategic Initiatives to join Element Fleet Management. As the largest pure-play fleet manager in the world, we provide unmatched products and services and solutions to our clients.
At Element, employees play a critical role in delivering value to customers and ensuring an exceptional client experience. We are committed to the success of our clients, employees, and investors by fostering a culture where every employee can make a difference!

Are You:

• Solutions focused with strong relationship building and influencing skills?
• An effective problem solver with the ability to work in a fast paced environment?

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Planning, you will partner closely across Element’s operations portfolio to support strategic planning, measure progress to plan, support team alignment and identification of shared priorities to bring focus to acting. Further, this role will take on high priority US/CA COO-sponsored initiatives to improve operational performance and capabilities, further strategic partnerships, and establish new programs to deliver on revenue, operational and customer experience objectives. This role is in office weekly T, W, Th in our Mississauga ON or Hopkins, MN office.

A Day in the Life

• Plan, coordinate and facilitate senior operational governance rhythms, including annual strategic planning and goal setting, quarterly reviews, monthly results cadences, and weekly updates to deliver insights and support future forecasts; identify trends, risk and opportunities and partner with key stakeholder to address potential needs and guide leadership on needs and recommendations
• Lead targeted strategic initiatives as prioritized by executive management, partnering with business leaders to develop project goals and scope, design support models and operational tactics to deliver or launch program
• Support revenue & pricing optimization strategies & support
• Support ad-hoc leadership requests
• Serve as a subject matter expert, handling inquiries and developing action plans to address them

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Master of Business Administration or similar field is a plus )
• Strong knowledge of business, finance, and analytics
• 5+ years in financial services related industry or in consulting preferred
• Preferred experience working within a Balanced Scorecard framework
• Proven ability to break down complex problems, leveraging data to make informed recommendations to unlock operational strategies; leverages data to make informed, rapid decisions
• Strong, clear communication skills in support of executive engagement, content development and communications across key stakeholders within the business and drive consistent alignment across functions and regions
• Able to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with strong program and project management skills to keep teams organized and on track to committed deliverables
• Strong ability to build relationships and work cross-functionally and influence key decision makers

What’s in it for You

• A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness
• Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
• Hybrid work environment for most positions

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.
Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, Aboriginal/Native American status, protected veterans’ status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to
talentacquisition@elementcorp.com or call (800) 665-9744

Please refer the Job description for details