Strategic Initiatives Manager

Imagine. Strategize. Launch.

Responsible for the overall discovery, strategy, business case and development of specific forward-looking opportunities within different segment(s) utilizing Hilti Marketing Processes and market reach resources. The Strategic Initiatives Manager (SIM) is positioned to create, develop, and launch projects/strategies that benefit the trade communities and the overall Hilti business. To be successful, the SIM works through partnerships with local and global resources, market insights and others, ultimately proposing changes and next steps aligned with Hilti's vision. Projects can be short-, mid-, and long-term and selection is based on current/future needs of the Strategic Marketing department.

What You'll Bring

• This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization or visa sponsorship (including initial, transfer, or extension), and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and remain authorized for the duration of employment without the need for sponsorship.
• Minimum of two (2) years of direct sales, marketing, field engineering, product management, project management, or related commercial experience, required
• Regional Manager, Market Manager, Product Manager, Project Manager, or comparable leadership experience with demonstrated success, required
• Demonstrated experience developing strategic business cases, including market analysis, financial evaluation, investment requirements, risks, and implementation recommendations
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from opportunity identification through development, launch, and performance tracking
• Strong market research and customer-insight capabilities, including segmentation, buying behavior, competitive intelligence, market potential, and emerging technology trends
• Ability to translate market and customer insights into actionable portfolio, sales, market-reach, and go to-market strategies
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and align regional, functional, and global stakeholders without direct authority
• Strong project and program management skills, including prioritization, resource planning, milestone management, and risk mitigation
• Experience defining performance measures, evaluating return on investment, and monitoring results against strategic objectives
• Excellent planning, organizational, interpersonal communication, presentation, and relationship building skills
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, negotiation, and partnership
• development capabilities
• Ability to communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly to executive and cross
• functional audiences
• Full understanding of the application chain and the ability to demonstrate competency in relevant trade tools and consumables
• Advanced analytical proficiency, including the ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative
• information into clear executive recommendations
• Experience leading organizational change and supporting the adoption of new strategies, processes, or business models
• Ability to collaborate effectively across geographic, cultural, and functional boundaries
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with business intelligence or data visualization tools preferred

Legal Notice

Hilti, Inc is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.

Why Hilti

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we're driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you'll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you'll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.