TVS Sundaram Industries - Strategic Manager

Job Description : Strategic Manager

Position Title: Strategic Manager

Department: Strategy & Business Performance

Location: Chennai, Saidapet

Company Overview:

TVS Sundaram Industries Private Ltd is a diversified manufacturing organization under the TVS Mobility Group, operating across rubber treads, industrial solid tyres, defence solutions, and battery charger businesses. The company serves both domestic and international markets with a strong focus on operational excellence, product quality, and sustainable growth.

Role Purpose:

Drive enterprise-wide strategic planning, performance improvement initiatives, and cross-functional execution to support profitable growth and operational efficiency. Partner with business leaders to translate strategic priorities into executable action plans aligned with corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning & Performance Management:

- Lead development of long-range strategic plans and annual operating plans aligned with corporate objectives.

- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across business units and identify performance improvement opportunities.

- Conduct scenario planning and provide strategic insights for leadership decision-making.

2. Business Analysis & Financial Planning:

- Perform market, competitor, and profitability analysis to support strategic initiatives.

- Develop financial models to evaluate investments, new projects, and CAPEX decisions.

- Support budgeting processes and variance analysis.

3. Cross-Functional Strategy Execution:

- Coordinate execution of strategic initiatives across operations, supply chain, finance, sales, and quality functions.

- Drive cost optimization, process improvements, and productivity enhancement programs.

- Ensure timely implementation of approved strategic projects.

4. Corporate Reporting & Governance:

- Prepare executive dashboards, board presentations, and periodic performance reports.

- Track progress of strategic initiatives and provide structured updates to senior management.

- Support governance frameworks and risk assessment processes.

5. Growth & Market Expansion:

- Identify new business opportunities, market expansion strategies, and product diversification initiatives.

- Support strategic partnerships, distribution network expansion, and export growth initiatives.

6. Change Management & Transformation:

- Lead transformation initiatives to enhance organizational processes and systems.

- Support digital initiatives and enterprise system improvements aligned with strategic objectives.

- Facilitate organizational alignment and change adoption across departments.