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 do

Demonstrated experience developing strategic business cases, including market sizing, financial analysis, 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 customer segmentation, buying behavior, competitive intelligence, and market-potential analysis
Ability to translate market insights and emerging trends into actionable business, portfolio, sales, and market-reach strategies
Demonstrated experience influencing senior leaders and aligning regional, functional, and global stakeholders without direct authority
Strong project and program management skills, including scope definition, prioritization, resource planning, milestone management, and risk mitigation
Experience developing go-to-market strategies, including channel, customer engagement, communication, training, and sales-enablement plans
Working knowledge of portfolio management, product development, product lifecycle management, or similar commercialization processes
Ability to define performance measures, evaluate return on investment, and monitor business results against strategic objectives

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

What’s In It for You

We are committed to caring for our people, which is why our retention has been over 90% for the last five years. It’s why we haven’t gone through any waves of layoffs – even during the COVID-19 pandemic. We value development, which is why 80-90% of our roles are filled internally. Success at Hilti comes down to teamwork and ability – the Hilti culture is contagious, and we have an excellent mix of people who are always looking to help one another.

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.

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.

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.

Strategic Initiatives Manager