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Manager, Strategy & Business Development page is loaded## Manager, Strategy & Business Developmentremote type: Onsitelocations: Piqua, Ohiotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR101359**Who we are:**Crane Pumps & Systems (CP&S), a subsidiary of Crane Co. (CR, NYSE), is a world-class manufacturer known for solving our Customer’s most challenging issues in the water and wastewater market. We are committed to driving growth through innovative new product introductions and the pursuit of strategic acquisitions.CP&S is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees have a shared dedication to our Customers’ mission and desire for professional growth. CP&S provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success.We are seeking a **Manager for Strategy and Business Development** plays a critical role in the execution of the CP&S growth agenda. This position is an excellent platform for a successful candidate to position themselves for accelerated career progression within Crane. The role reports directly to the President of CP&S and will have visibility to a wide range of senior leaders across the Company. Primary responsibilities will be 1) support M&A activities including market assessments, identification and screening of targets, and 2) support Strategy development for CP&S.**Why work with us:**With a 170+ year history of innovation and growth, more than 3,000 patents, and an unmatched commitment to ethics and integrity, you will be joining a highly successful $3.0 billion global business.At CP&S, you will become a valuable part of an inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation, all while directly impacting global water and wastewater solutions. Come see your ideas make change.**Responsibilities & Duties:*** Serve as a strategic partner to the CP&S President by leading development, planning, and deployment of the Business Unit’s multi‐year growth strategy aligned to market priorities.* Translate strategy into actionable operating plans, growth initiatives, and prioritized investment roadmaps, including the President’s Annual Operating Plan.* Strengthen strategic decision‐making through rigorous market intelligence, voice‐of‐customer insights, competitive analysis, and financial and ROI modeling.* Collaborate cross‐functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to align on value propositions, competitive positioning, KPIs, and execution priorities.* Partner with Product Management and Engineering on portfolio strategy, including product roadmaps, lifecycle management, and differentiation initiatives.* Lead M&A strategy and enablement, including identification of market adjacencies, screening and prioritization of acquisition targets, and management of the M&A pipeline and funnel.* Support live acquisition processes through due diligence, valuation modeling, financial analysis, business case development, and integration planning.* Identify and support revenue, cost, operational, and working capital synergies, and contribute to value capture and post‐close execution.* Drive continuous improvement of strategy development and M&A processes to increase rigor, efficiency, and repeatability.* Develop and deliver high‐impact, executive‐ and board‐ready materials, including strategy updates, growth narratives, initiative scorecards, and performance tracking.**Qualifications & Required Skills:*** Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred. Undergraduate degree in an Engineering or Science discipline preferred.* At least 2 years of experience in strategy consulting / corporate development at post-MBA level, preferably within Industrials Manufacturing or adjacent industry.* Ideally at least 2 years of experience before MBA in an Industrials or adjacent industry.**We offer:**Crane realizes the value that our people bring to our company and provides market-leading benefits and competitive compensation packages. This includes health and savings benefits, learning and development opportunities, paid time off, wellness programs, community involvement, and much, much more.**CP&S is a part of Crane Co.** Crane Co. is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Founded in 1855, Crane provides products and solutions to customers in the aerospace, electronics, hydrocarbon processing, petrochemical, chemical, power generation, automated merchandising, transportation and other markets. The Company has four business segments: Aerospace & Electronics, Fluid Handling, Engineered Materials, and Merchandising Systems. Crane has approximately 12,000 employees in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Crane Co. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CR).*Visit us at* *and* *.**Crane Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.**This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.**Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.* #J-18808-Ljbffr