Strategy And Planning
Posted 23 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Lead - Strategy & Planning - APSEZ”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 8–12 yrs
- Management level
- People management
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsChartered Accountant
Field of studyFinance, Strategy
Study levelPost-doctorate
Responsibilities
Long-Term Strategic Planning & Formulation
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Execute Strategic Cycles: Manage and lead the annual and long-term strategic planning cycles to refresh the APSEZ roadmap in line with global shipping trends, trade routes, and geopolitical shi
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Market & Competitor Intelligence: Assess competitive landscapes, target acquisitions (such as international port entries), and evaluate domestic market-share expansions
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Macro-Economic Scenario Analysis: Model potential global economic stressors (e.g., trade bottlenecks, regulatory revisions) to design resilient operational pathways
2. CapitaL Allocation & Business Case Development
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Investment Governance: Partner with Finance to evaluate large-scale Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) programs, ensuring high-yield projects align directly with APSEZ’s strategic return threshold
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Value Creation Models: Structure investment-linked business cases for upcoming expansions (e.g., transshipment hubs, inland logistics parks, and green field ports)
3. Cross-Functional Synergy & Growth Execution
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Integrated Logistics Strategy: Bridge operational silos between ports, rail, road, and SEZs to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end supply chain logistics
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Transformation & Innovation: Drive digital transformation and predictive intelligence initiatives (e.g., terminal automation, smart scheduling, and predictive modeling platforms) to boost port throughput and asset utility
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Sustainability & ESG Alignment: Support APSEZ's core commitments toward green logistics, net-zero port operations, and crane electrification
4. Governance & Performance Monitoring
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Establish Operational Dashboards: Collaborate with Analytics and FP&A teams to design real-time KPI performance dashboards
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Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs): Monitor business unit performance against pre-set milestones, proactively flagging operational variances or capital leakage to senior leadership
Qualifications
MBA from a premier business school / Post-Graduate in Finance or Strategy / B.Tech or Chartered Accountant (CA) equivalent.
8 to 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, investment banking, or planning inside infrastructure/logistics giants