Posted:
2/24/2026, 3:38:50 AM
Location(s):
Cheswick, Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Pennsylvania, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
Workplace Type:
On-site
The Opportunity | Sr Manager, Strategy and Business Growth - Defense
You will be a Key member of the Curtiss-Wright EMS Division senior leadership team with critical responsibilities related to strategy, business development, and long-term growth.
As the Sr Manager of Strategy, you will lead EMS’s annual strategic planning process and support critical cross-business unit pursuits. Partner with business unit leaders, business development staff, and other key stakeholders to develop and execute growth initiatives across the EMS Division. Additionally, you will support the CW Corporate Office and EMS Business Units in preparation of key market data, trend assessment and analyses related to EMS.
Your Challenge:
Collaborate across EMS business units to develop EMS Strategy and Business Development Plans for major pursuits and campaigns.
Develop annual Strategic Plan for EMS Division
Create Quarterly Growth Review briefed to Corporate Office
Develop and maintain strong understanding of markets trends relevant to EMS businesses.
Lead evaluation and analysis related to critical investment decisions (i.e. IR&D, CAPEX, M&A efforts, etc.)
Provide critical support and insights to Corporate Office in support of major Corporate events (STRAP, earnings calls, investor meeting, etc.)
Your Expertise:
BS degree in Engineering or equivalent. An advanced degree in business (MBA) is a plus.
10-15 years of experience in program management, business development and/or strategy development with a major DoD Program prime contractor.
Track record of successful capture leadership – from initial concept, through proposal development and ultimate win - on a major project.
Extensive experience developing and implementing strategic initiatives that produced top-line and bottom-line growth.
Demonstrated ability to leverage market data, trends and insights to shape strategy and tactics which ultimately leads to business capture
Proven team player; able to manage multiple, high visibility projects and drive successful outcomes.
Exceptional presentation and influencing skills
Must be a US citizen and able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance
LOCATION: onsite in Cheswick, PA (greater Pittsburgh) with extensive travel (>50%) would be expected.
SALARY: $175,000.00-$210,000.00 plus bonus
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Who We Are:
Environmental, Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright’s EMS Division provides high-performance pumps, valves, steam turbines, air compressors, motors and generators that are integral to powering the U.S. Navy nuclear fleet. We also supply critical reactor coolant pump technology and steam turbines for commercial nuclear power plants. For more details: https://www.cw-ems.com/
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
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Website: https://curtisswright.com/
Headquarter Location: Davidson, North Carolina, United States
Employee Count: 5001-10000
Year Founded: 1929
IPO Status: Public
Industries: Aerospace ⋅ Commercial ⋅ Manufacturing