Manager, Growth & Strategy

Manager, Growth & Strategy page is loaded## Manager, Growth & Strategylocations: Rockville, MDtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R101380*X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page,* *. We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at* *.***Job Description**The Growth & Strategy Manager will support the development and execution of corporate and project-level strategy across the organization. The role will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to evaluate strategic priorities, solve complex business and project challenges, develop decision frameworks and business cases, and drive critical initiatives from analysis through execution.The Manager will play a key role in translating company strategy into actionable plans, improving how major projects and strategic initiatives are structured and managed, and providing rigorous analytical support for high-impact decisions. The role will require strong strategic judgment, financial and analytical capabilities, and the ability to operate effectively across functions in a fast-growing and evolving organization.**Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities:*** Support, and sometimes lead, the identification and evaluation of new business capabilities and services that X-energy can monetize for customers, including in-depth market and competitive analysis.* Partner with finance, business development, engineering, and commercial teams to identify unique capabilities and competitive advantages, and set the strategy, including monetization, go-to-market approach, and risk assessment.* Own the development of comprehensive business cases for new business capabilities and capital projects, integrating cost estimates, schedules, phasing, escalation, financing, risk assessments, and returns from early feasibility through execution.* Drive alignment and clarity across internal stakeholders, executives, engineers, and commercial teams by developing, presenting, defending, and explaining financial models and business cases.* Develop and drive project-level strategies for major customer and deployment projects, including objectives, priorities, critical decisions, risks, dependencies, and execution pathways.* Lead and support analysis of complex, cross-functional business and project challenges and develop clear recommendations for senior leadership.* Translate strategic priorities into operating plans, decision frameworks, workstreams, and measurable actions.* Partner with business development, project development, engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and other teams to align strategy with execution.* Develop, or support development of, business cases, scenario analyses, and financial analyses to inform strategic and project decisions.* Identify key project and organizational risks, constraints, and tradeoffs and help develop mitigation strategies.* Support the design and improvement of processes, governance, and operating models needed to execute major strategic initiatives effectively.* Drive continuous improvement of modeling processes, tools, templates, and data architecture to improve speed, accuracy, and transparency across the organization.* Provide mentorship and guidance to associates and analysts supporting strategic work and business case development.* Support departmental leadership with other activities related to the financials of current projects and strategic initiatives.* Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.* Perform other duties as assigned by manager.**Job Profile Minimum Requirements:*** Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred.* Typically, eight to ten years of experience in corporate and project strategy, financial for infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects, management consulting, or similar business roles.* An MBA with related experience in strategy, finance, or similar business roles, with a strong focus on business case development, and strategic planning, may be considered in lieu of some of the years of experience above.* Experience building and owning end-to-end financial models for major infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects, and presenting them to executive leadership.* Experience navigating both the technical and commercial sides of a project, partnering effectively with engineering, commercial, and finance teams.* Strong PowerPoint and Excel modeling skills, with the ability to build models from scratch, create sensitivity cases, and structure models thoughtfully.* Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial information for both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership.* Demonstrated experience mentoring or providing guidance to junior team members supporting financial modeling and strategic planning.**Location:** 9801 Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland**Work Site Expectations:** 5 days in office**Travel Expectations:** 10% (as needed for project assignment)**Hours:** Standard office hours are 8:00am ET to 5:00pm ET, Monday - Friday**Compensation**As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual's qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:$162,500 - $185,000**Position Job Classification**Full time - Exempt**Benefits**X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.*An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.**X Energy, LLC participates in E-Verify. Please visit the links below for more information about E-Verify and the protection of your Right to Work.*Right To Work Link:E-Verify Participation Link:X-energy does not discriminate in employment against qualified individuals on the basis of a disability, and understands its obligation to make reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical or mental impairments that qualify as a disability under the ADA and ADAAA, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the company. It is an applicant's or employee's responsibility to participate in this interactive process by seeking an accommodation, assisting X-energy in reviewing accommodation alternatives and providing medical certification #J-18808-Ljbffr