Senior Manager, Corporate Development and Innovation

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

****Houston Based - Hybrid Role****

**I. Job Summary**

Senior Manager level position overseeing the day-to-day issues and needs of a portfolio of investments in companies who seek to use new technology and new processes to change the way waste and recyclables are collected, handled, separated, processed, disposed, converted, and sold.

Identifies, investigates, evaluates and negotiates acquisitions/divestitures, licensing opportunities and strategic business alliances that are in line with the organization's long-range goals. Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues; recommends and implements process, product or service improvements. Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business or new business development. Contributes to the development of functional strategy; leads project teams to achieve milestones and objectives. Operates with only senior management guidance and direction in a complex environment.

**II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

Directly manages specific portfolio companies which may include sitting on that company's Board of Directors, interfacing with the company's senior management, and tracking and managing key performance metrics.

Develops and articulates specific investment recommendations regarding new or follow-on investments.

Interfaces closely with WM Corporate, Field, National Accounts and Senior Management.

Researches and conducts financial analyses, operational and strategic evaluations, proforma alternative strategies and scenario modeling for new or existing investments and innovations in core, adjacent and transformational markets.

Identifies competitive landscapes, long-term planning and strategy to optimize the company's position. Conducts pricing studies and modeling for new or existing products and services.

Coordinates pilot programs with multi-departmental project teams and internal and external customers.

Prepares and presents to senior management written and verbal reports and presentations on findings and recommendations.

Manages multi-departmental project teams formed to address specific business issues such as technology innovation, competitive assessments, and asset acquisitions and divestments.

Consults with key company constituents in the planning and implementation of assigned projects and integration of business strategy.

Assists with the management of internal or external consulting teams throughout the process of conducting complex analysis, strategy development and group facilitation.

Provides direction to consultants and as representative of senior management in requesting, supervising, and negotiating their work product.

**III. Supervisory Responsibilities**

This job may supervise the work of lower level analysts and/or act as a lead on project teams.

**IV. Qualifications**

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Environmental issues or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience.

Experience: Eight (8) years of related work experience (in addition to education requirements).

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

None required.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning, financial analysis, performance analysis, business planning and business forecasting concepts.

Exceptional analytical skills.

**V. Work Environment**

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day;

Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely;

Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely;

Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely;

Normal setting for this job is: office setting.

Must be available to work standard business hours, as well as be available to work non-standard hours in case of emergency (natural disasters, power outages, etc.). May need to attend afterhours calls with the offshore team.

Travel :30%

**Benefits**

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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