Sr. Strategy Development Manager

Sr. Strategy Development Manager

Vopak helps the world flow forward. We store the energy of today and tomorrow. But behind our impressive terminals and tanks it is our people who make the difference. Guided by our culture of Trust Collaboration and Courage we focus on creating an impact that brings the opportunity to grow and to make a real difference. As Sr. Development Strategy Manager you will play a key role in realizing our ambitions while building both the future of Vopak and your own.

Your Mission

The Sr. Strategy Development Manager plays a critical role in shaping and executing the long-term growth trajectory of Vopaks USA & Canada Business Unit. Bridging high-level strategic planning market intelligence and deal execution this role is responsible for identifying inorganic growth opportunities (M&A asset acquisitions joint ventures) evaluating bulk liquid terminal infrastructure leading market/competitor intelligence and managing performance analytics across the region. The position serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership providing data-driven market insights and guiding transactions from initial thesis through due diligence deal execution and post-merger integration.

What will you be doing

Strategy Development & Asset Sourcing

• Research energy chemical and bulk liquid markets and regional trade flows to build a pipeline of viable strategic acquisition targets joint ventures and expansion opportunities.
• Monitor regional capacity supply/demand dynamics competitor expansions socio-economic trends and macro-economic factors to update the Americas Division strategy and annual commercial plan.
• Initiate discussions challenge assumptions and influence strategic decision-making to identify new avenues for growth.
• Cultivate relationships with local operators port authorities industrial landowners and external intelligence news services to generate proprietary deal flow.

Financial Modeling Valuation & Business Cases

• Build asset-level financial models tailored to infrastructure economics (tariffs throughput ancillary fees) assessing synergies and investment return cases.
• Create scenarios proxies and market projections (EBITDA DCF spot vs. Take-or-Pay structures) despite market ambiguity.
• Evaluate capital expenditure (CapEx) requirements for terminal expansion tank repurposing asset integrity and environmental compliance.
• Assist team in business development opportunities and verify assumptions for Project Investment Proposals (PIPs).

Due Diligence & Deal Execution

• Lead cross-functional due diligence teams (Engineering EHS Commercial Legal Finance) evaluating asset integrity connectivity (pipeline rail water) customer concentration and permitting risks.
• Manage daily transaction workflows from screening to closing drafting investment memoranda business cases and Letters of Intent (LOIs) for executive and board approval.
• Support post-merger integration planning service twin alignment with Operations and long-term value creation tracking.

Business Intelligence & Commercial Performance Management

• Lead the collection quality control and analysis of customer competitor market and financial data across the BU.
• Consolidate and report monthly commercial performance KPIs (revenues EBITDA pipelines vulnerability and customer survey results).
• Act as a key link to the Vopak Global Business Intelligence network and maintain internal commercial tools (CRM Qlik Sense Smartsheet).

Why youll love working with us

• Various flexible and hybrid work schedules.
• Competitive market-based compensation package depending on your experience and knowledge.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Basic and Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays (Fixed and floating)
• Paid Time Off and Sick Days
• Additional Benefits:
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Plan
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Legal Plan
  • ID Theft Insurance
  • Universal Life
• Great atmosphere! Plenty of freedom room for initiative and an engaging environment.
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Does this sound like you

• You have a Bachelors degree in Business Management Finance Economics Engineering Mathematics or Supply Chain (advanced degree (MBA) or CFA certification preferred).
• You have a minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience with 5 years specializing in strategy business intelligence corporate development M&A or infrastructure investment.
• You have direct experience in bulk liquid storage midstream oil/gas petrochemical logistics or terminal infrastructure is highly preferred.
• You demonstrate a track record of leading financial modeling market analysis and due diligence for corporate or asset deals.
• You possess the following key competencies:
  • Technical & Valuation - Advanced infrastructure valuation (DCF terminal EBITDA multiples) financial modeling and tariff/contract structure analysis.
  • Industry & Regulatory - Strong understanding of bulk liquid terminal operations (heating blending vapor recovery) and environmental regulations (EPA OSHA Coast Guard).
  • Analytical & Data - High proficiency in data extraction and visualization (Google Workspace/MS Office Qlik Sense CRM systems).
  • Leadership & Soft Skills - Proven cross-functional leadership resilience ability to manage ambiguity self-starter mindset and clear executive communication skills.

Dont meet all our criteria No problem! If this role energizes you and our culture feels like a good fit we warmly invite you to apply anyway.

What energy will you bring Wed love to meet you!

Together we help the world flow forward. Apply directly via our website.

Work Environment

This employee generally works in an office environment away from extremes of cold or heat. Limited to no exposure to noise and vibrations other than normal daily office sounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee should not have regular exposure to fumes odors toxic conditions dust or poor ventilation.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk sit speak and hear. The employee is required to stand use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required on occasion to climb or balance stoop kneel or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to travel by air rail bus or car.

Work Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Inclusion & Diversity:

Vopak stores vital products with care. Our commitment to care extends to all our stakeholders including our own employees new talents and people in our local communities around the globe. We believe that each individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity and to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation age political orientation or trade union membership allowing everyone at Vopak to develop their full potential.

It is Vopaks policy to employ and administer employees without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation age national origin disability citizenship status or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era and in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws.

Accommodations

At Vopak we are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong. To support this we host several active Employee Resource Groups including our International Pride Womens and Young Professionals networks.

Vopak is an equal opportunity employer. Everyone is different and the differences in people allow us to match our ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. Thats why we are curious about who you are!

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