Manager, Strategy & Corporate Development
Chicago, IL, US, 60601
About James Hardie
James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.
With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.
For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com.
Summary
We’re building a unique Strategy & Corporate Development organization that brings together Strategy, Strategic Planning, M&A, and Global Transformation under one roof. As part of James Hardie’s transformation, this team partners with senior leaders and external stakeholders to identify opportunities, solve complex challenges, and accelerate impact.
We’re hiring a Manager to lead strategic initiatives, support M&A execution, and drive key transformation priorities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces ambiguity, and is excited to help build something new.
What You’ll Do:
- Strategy Development: Partner with business leaders to identify, define, and execute enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
- M&A & Corporate Development: Lead or support M&A processes, from target identification and due diligence through deal execution and integration planning.
- Transformation Leadership: Collaborate with functional and business unit leaders to drive cross-functional transformation programs, performance improvement, and change management.
- Executive Communication: Develop board-level presentations, investment theses, and strategic recommendations.
- Market Intelligence: Monitor competitive landscape, emerging trends, and potential disruption across building products and adjacent industries.
What You’ll Bring:
- 5–10+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, private equity, or a high-growth corporate environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and execute complex, cross-functional projects from start to finish.
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative, humble, and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Prior building materials, manufacturing, or industrials experience is a plus, but not required.
What You’ll Receive:
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $XXX,000.00 to $XXX,000.00. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits, and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
- Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
- Insurance: day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
- Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
- Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
- Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs
- Purpose. Impact. Community: Sustainability Initiatives | James Hardie
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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.
James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits,
including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces
Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
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