Strategy Development Lead

Location: Pasig City, Philippines

Job Level: Manager

Business Unit: Transition Business Group

Power your future with AboitizPower.

As Strategy Development Lead you will guiding mid- and long-term planning, managing strategic initiatives, and integrating sustainability and ESG goals into core corporate objectives and contribute directly to transforming energy for a better world. You will work closely with Strategy, Sustainability, and Operational Planning Management to deliver results, create positive community impact, and develop your skills in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Strategic Planning & Governance: Lead the 5-Year Strategic Planning Process for the Transition Business Group (TBG), support long-term planning led by AP Strategy, develop strategic planning frameworks and toolkits, lead scenario planning, and track progress against strategic milestones.
• Business Strategy & Market Intelligence: Perform environmental scans on megatrends, emerging technologies, and policy shifts; conduct market, competitor, and industry analyses; and author white papers, playbooks, and insight reports.
• Commercial Strategy & Business Case Development: Partner with TBG Regional Chief Operating Officers (RCOOs) and functional leaders to define value drivers, commercial strategies, and asset-level strategies; evaluate new business opportunities; and build business cases for transition-related investments, divestments, and lifecycle decision.
• Strategy Execution & Project Leadership: Drive strategic initiatives and projects from design through hand-off and implementation, facilitating cross-team alignment and updating the Executive Committee (ExCom) and stakeholders.
• Sustainability & ESG Integration: Formulate TBG’s sustainability strategy aligned with AP ESG goals, establish ESG targets and KPIs, monitor regulatory/global standards, and support ESG data consolidation and reporting.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Engage internal business units, work closely with external consultants and data analysts, liaise with regulatory agencies, and build relationships with industry affiliate groups.
• Capability Building & Governance: Identify capability gaps, design strategy and sustainability training programs, mentor team members, and ensure compliance with ISO standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 55000) and Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) policies.

To Succeed in this Role, we need someone who:

• Possesses Expert Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Demonstrates outstanding research and analytical capabilities to turn foresight and scenario models into concrete strategic options and risk mitigation plans.
• Brings Deep ESG & Sustainability Knowledge: Exhibits expert-level proficiency in sustainability strategies and evolving global ESG developments.
• Excels in Communication & Visualization: Has top-tier presentation, data visualization, and interpersonal skills to articulate complex strategies clearly to senior executives, regional management, and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrates Strong Leadership & Execution: Brings solid project management and leadership abilities, with the skill to guide cross-functional workstreams, drive initiatives end-to-end, and mentor and develop team members.
• Understands the Energy Landscape: Holds above-average knowledge of fundamental business principles, cross-functional operational processes, and commercial developments within the energy industry.

What You Will Need:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or a related field.
• A Master in Business Administration (MBA) is considered a plus.
• At least 5 years of total professional experience in Corporate Planning and/or Project Management.
• Proven background in environmental scanning, data analytics, advanced visualization, strategy frameworks, business impact analysis, and process facilitation.
• Experience leading teams or workstreams is preferred. Project experience is preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications are a plus (e.g., Strategy Development, Sustainability/ESG, Balanced Scorecard, or equivalent)

Our Culture & Commitment to You: Powering Your Future

At AboitizPower, we honor you not just as a professional, but as a person. Our promise is to provide a workplace where you can thrive through:

• Powered by People: We value your unique identity and ensure you feel supported, trusted, and empowered.

• Own Your Growth: Learn, grow, and advance through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and meaningful learning experiences.

• Why We Work: Purpose is part of every job here. Your efforts directly contribute to community upliftment, sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.

• Empowering Culture: Bring your full self to a workplace grounded in belonging and collaboration.

• Recognition that Matters: We celebrate both visible milestones and steady efforts, honoring the dedication you bring to our mission.

AboitizPower is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to our purpose of driving change for a better world. We consider and encourage all applicants without discriminating against age, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, disability, political opinion, religion, nationality, marital or parental status (including pregnancy), ethnicity or other status protected by law. Our equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies apply in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, regularization, promotions, transfers, discipline, termination, benefits and training.

About Us

AboitizPower is the holding company for the Aboitiz Group’s investments in power generation, distribution, and retail electricity services. We are among the largest power producers in the Philippines, with a balanced portfolio of assets located across the country. We are also a major producer of renewable energy, with several hydroelectric, geothermal, and solar power generation facilities.

Together, let’s power your future.