Lead - Strategy & Planning - APSEZ

Purpose/Objective

The Lead - Strategy & Planning at APSEZ is a high-impact, transformational role designed to translate executive leadership vision into disciplined, data-driven execution In alignment with APSEZ’s ambitious goal of tripling its international business by FY2030 and becoming the world's largest ports and logistics platform, this role focuses heavily on cross-functional alignment, market intelligence, capital allocation, and predictive automation

Key Responsibilities of Role

Long-Term Strategic Planning & Formulation- 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 - Market & Competitor Intelligence: Assess competitive landscapes, target acquisitions (such as international port entries), and evaluate domestic market-share expansions - 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- 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 - 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- Integrated Logistics Strategy: Bridge operational silos between ports, rail, road, and SEZs to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end supply chain logistics - 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 - Sustainability & ESG Alignment: Support APSEZ's core commitments toward green logistics, net-zero port operations, and crane electrification 4.
Governance & Performance Monitoring- Establish Operational Dashboards: Collaborate with Analytics and FP&A teams to design real-time KPI performance dashboards - Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs): Monitor business unit performance against pre-set milestones, proactively flagging operational variances or capital leakage to senior leadership

Technical Competencies

Exceptional financial modeling skills,Digital Acumen,Geopolitical Risk Management,Cross-Functional Synergy & Growth Execution

Qualifications and Experience

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