Manager, Strategic Portfolio Management

Date: Nov 5, 2024

Location:

Milwaukee, WI, US, 53204-2941 Tucson, AZ, US, 85706

Req ID: 31590

Onsite or Remote: Hybrid Position

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

This position is an onsite/hybrid role that can be located in Milwaukee, WI; Peoria, IL; Longview, TX : Warrendale, PA or Tucson, AZ.

The Manager, Strategic Portfolio Manager is responsible for developing and leading a portfolio management process that represents product and technology projects for Komatsu Mining Technology (KMT), including Business Units (BU’s) and Centers of Excellence (CoEs).

Key Job Responsibilities

Develop and implement a KMT framework for managing and optimizing portfolios for BU’s and CoE selected projects. The framework will include the ideation & planning process (the steps leading up to the start of a project including the kickoff meeting).
Collaborate cross-functionally with BU’s and CoEs:
- Lead the portfolio management activities for the mining horizontal groups (CoEs).
- Participate in portfolio management activities for vertical groups (BU’s).
Work with CoE/BU teams to select the right number of projects for the resources available:
- Connect the needs of products and technologies.
- Ensure projects funded have a strategic balance of risk and reward.
Lead sections of the ideation & planning process as reoccurring yearly activities, starting in 2025. This could include coordinating a yearly Komatsu Mining strategy meeting or mining product roadmap update activity.
Play a central role in future mid-term management plan development, possibly leading the activity for Komatsu Mining by FY27.
Prioritize projects to achieve strategy defined by Komatsu Mining and its development teams, including consideration for Mid Term Management Plan.
Provide advice in selecting enterprise tooling to ensure it meets the needs of portfolio management.
Up to 30% Domestic and international travel required.

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
MBA preferred
5-8 years of relevant experience in a global matrix business environment.
Previous experience in heavy equipment manufacturing preferred
Previous experience in the mining sector highly recommended
Product management experience preferred
Strong business financial acumen with expertise in cost-benefit analysis and ROI.
Excellent presentation and interpersonal communications skills

Additional Information

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.