Commercial Strategy Manager

Join Veolia and become an ambassador for sustainability and innovation, leading strategic conversations that drive our vision as leaders of ecological transformation. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of sustainable innovation while building market-leading solutions that secure new contracts and support the transition to a circular economy.

• Identify commercial and environmental innovation opportunities, creating value-creation opportunities
• Develop commercial offerings contributing to customers' sustainability targets
• Drive commercial innovation strategy through innovative solutions and disruptive thinking across the Commercial business unit, engaging with key senior stakeholders and external support functions to ensure a streamlined and successful solutions.
• Deliver projects supporting Net Zero and decarbonisation journeys for Veolia and customers
• Lead and develop high-performing teams across strategy and innovation functions (3-8 direct reports)
• Manage strategic projects and programs, ensuring alignment with overall Commercial strategy
• Champion Veolia's values and purpose across the organisation and industry.
• Build strong relationships with customers and senior stakeholders, establishing trusted partnerships
• Partner with academic institutions and research partners to advance knowledge

• Subject relevant degree.
• Strategic thinker who is solution-focused and creative, with ability to implement and embed strategy
• IOSH Managing Safely certification
• Knowledge of PRINCE2 (or similar) Project Management Methods
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma (or similar) Methods.
• Ability to build relationships and influence at senior leadership level, with extensive experience leading across large matrixed environments
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines, with high levels of commercial acumen and be able to work with a high level of autonomy.
• Experienced leader with demonstrable track record of leading high-performance, cross-functional teams, with significant experience leading transformation and change
• Level 5 Leadership & Management or equivalent work experience
• Exceptional analytical skills for identifying challenges and providing long-term strategic insights
• High levels of industry knowledge and commercial acumen, with in-depth understanding of Ecological Transformation

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• Access to our company pension scheme
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to