Manager Strategy (Aluminium)

Manager – Strategy (Aluminium), Atlantic, Marketing & ESG (Metals and Minerals)

• Be part of one of the world's largest Metal, Minerals and Materials Groups
• Be a part of a diverse and inclusive team.
• Based in Montreal, Canada or Chicago, USA

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

As the Manager, Strategy (Aluminium), you will formulate and shape the Aluminium Go-to-Market Commercial strategy aligned with Commercial Strategy, Group Strategy and ESG objectives. Join this fast paced team that is accountable for driving the external industrial strategy of the company for and with our customers and supply chains. Rio Tinto Commercial is committed to being the partner of choice for the Green Future and this role will support establishing the strategy to put this vision into action.

Reporting to the Director of Go to Market and ESG Strategy, Atlantic, Marketing & ESG, Metals and Minerals, you will:

• Lead teams of professionals who are industry and sector wide known to lead the strategic agenda in materializing possibilities
• Envision, create and syndicate internally and with teams on the metals and minerals Go To Market strategy for Aluminium
• Be the interface for the internal stakeholders on key strategic interactions, ensuring the strategies are well embedded in the way we develop offerings, the way we develop the market/customers and the way we differentiate ourselves via technical and innovative services
• Manage the Strategy & Planning process for Aluminium by working with the entire value chain to develop coherent and cohesive Go-To-Market Strategies by analysing commercial, industry, technical and financial data to support value creating business opportunities, decisions and strategic directions. This includes definition of product and service portfolios, distribution methods, key market and customer segments, customer value propositions, pricing policy, price setting and brand management activities.
• Generate cohesive thinking and constant feedback loop is created for the strategy via market development, technical marketing and product management; all insights should continuously develop the strategy
• Generate, identify, evaluate and build business cases for new Commercial opportunities and initiatives including but not limited to investment thesis and conviction for organic and inorganic growth
• Support senior and executive management on business reporting activities and synthesis of information for communication
• Create, join or enhance industry wide thought leadership movement

What you’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Equivalent is required. [MBA will be beneficial]
• Very strong strategic and commercial acumen with 8-10 years of prior experience in commercial strategy, consulting and/or investment analysis
• Ability to present strategic ideas in a simple and digestible manner
• Ability to effectively navigate ambiguity and change context to develop workable and sustainable solutions
• Influencing skills with the ability to translate strategic and technical content into actionable insights
• Possesses innate curiosity, observes empathetically and enjoys creatively-driven problem solving
• Ability in navigating and operating successfully in a matrix organization, with stakeholders’ engagement and business partnering skills being key requisites. 
• Competencies in collaboration, listening, ability to receive and provide feedback in a positive manner and embodiment of RT behaviours will be required
• Ability to travel
• If applying for the Montreal location: Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken. Rio Tinto is a global company and the duties of this position require daily collaboration with colleagues, teams or partners based outside Quebec.

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• MBA
• Experience in aluminium / LME metals
• Prior experience in strategy consulting with one of the big 3 management consulting firms (McKinsey / Bains / BCG etc)

What we offer

• We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide: 
• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment  
• Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees 
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.   
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program  
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.  
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave. 
• A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)  
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing  
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns. 
• Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals 

Where you will be working

The Commercial group is focused on maximizing the value of our products, growing value in the marketplace through partnership with the company’s customers, suppliers, product groups and Group functions. Headquartered in Singapore, and integrated with Rio Tinto’s assets, hubs, and offices globally, Commercial’s purpose is to provide the commercial insights to drive value along the mine-to-market value chain. Commercial incorporates and utilises the knowledge and capabilities of the global Sales & Marketing, Procurement, and Marine & Logistics organisations, supported by the Market Analysis, Commercial Treasury, and other functions, to ensure our approach to business is driven by a commercially astute and innovative mind-set.

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À propos de Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l’aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d’autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations. 

Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission – trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin – nous guide dans notre quête d’innovation et d’amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Chaque voix compte

Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés se sentent à l’aise d’être eux-mêmes. Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait l’impression que sa voix compte, que toutes les cultures sont respectées et que les points de vue, aussi variés soient-ils, sont non seulement bienvenus, mais également essentiels à notre succès. Nous nous traitons mutuellement avec équité et dignité, sans égard à la race, au genre, à la nationalité, à l’origine ethnique, à la religion, à l’âge, à l’orientation sexuelle ou à tout autre aspect distinctif.

Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d’Autochtones, de femmes, de membres de la communauté LGBTQ2S+, de travailleurs âgés, de personnes handicapées et de représentants d’origines diverses.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

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