Director, Strategy & Corporate Development

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p>Salary: <br /><p>Location: Calgary, AB</p><p><br />Reports to: Interim CFO</p><p><br><br></p><p><br><br></p><p>About Carbon Upcycling Technologies</p><p>Carbon Upcycling is redefining cement production by addressing three of the industrys most pressing challenges:</p><ul><li>Capacity constraints boosting cement plant capacity by up to 60%.</li></ul><ul><li>Localized feedstocks enabling producers to use locally available waste materials, reducing imports and strengthening supply chains.</li></ul><ul><li>Cost parity delivering supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) that are cost-competitive with traditional cement while lowering the overall carbon footprint of cement.</li></ul><p>With headquarters in Calgary and a pipeline of projects across North America and Europe, Carbon Upcycling is entering a scale-up phase, preparing for its Series B financing round while expanding industrial partnerships and deploying large-scale projects.</p><p>We are seeking a Director of Strategy & Corporate Development to be a key driver of this growthcombining strategic leadership with financial execution to position Carbon Upcycling as a global leader in advanced building materials. This role will provide the operational and financial backbone required to scale capital-intensive projects, secure major financing, and translate corporate strategy into disciplined execution.</p><p></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Strategic Growth & Corporate Development</p><ul><li>Support the CEO and CFO, providing back-office support for strategic fundraising to operationalize Carbon Upcyclings growth strategy through and beyond the Series B round.</li></ul><ul><li>Lead industry and competitive analyses within the cement and building materials sector to identify expansion opportunities and strategic positioning.</li></ul><ul><li>Support and execute strategic partnerships with cement producers, construction firms, and waste feedstock providers.</li></ul><ul><li>Develop financial approach for market entry and project scaling of Carbon Upcyclings technology.</li></ul><p>Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)</p><ul><li>Maintain and refine Carbon Upcyclings corporate financial model, reflecting capital-intensive project economics in the cement and building materials sector.</li></ul><ul><li>Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across business units and projects.</li></ul><ul><li>Deliver financial insights that inform commercial negotiations, pricing strategies, and investment decisions with cement and construction partners.</li></ul><ul><li>Support Business Development with robust commercial deal modeling, enabling competitive project proposals and long-term value creation.</li></ul><p>Fundraising & Capital Strategy</p><ul><li>Provide support in executing Carbon Upcyclings Series B financing round, ensuring financial diligence, investor readiness, and data room management.</li></ul><ul><li>Act as execution partner to the CFO on equity raises, project financing, and structured capital solutions for large industrial deployments.</li></ul><ul><li>Prepare investor-facing materials that communicate Carbon Upcyclings value proposition in building materials and cement clearly and compellingly.</li></ul><ul><li>Support long-term capital strategy, ensuring Carbon Upcycling has the financial capacity to scale cement-focused projects globally.</li></ul><p>Leadership & Organizational Development</p><ul><li>Develop & mentor a high-performing team with focus on strengthening the company&#39;s analytical and financial acumen.</li></ul><ul><li>Foster a culture of accountability, financial rigor, and strategic execution across the company.</li></ul><ul><li>Serve as a bridge between finance, engineering, operations, and commercial teams to ensure alignment around Carbon Upcyclings industry-focused strategy.</li></ul><ul><li>Enabling execution excellence through the company goal setting process.</li></ul><ul><li>Support the development of board materials and making presentations to board and investors</li></ul><p><br><br></p><p>Profile of the Ideal Candidate</p><ul><li>MBA, or equivalent advanced designation.</li></ul><ul><li>10+ years of progressive experience, ideally in a growth stage, capital intensive company</li></ul><ul><li>Experience in heavy industry, building materials, or cement strongly preferred,</li></ul><ul><li>Proven success in supporting fundraising rounds (Series B or later), including due diligence and investor processes.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong background in financial modeling, FP&A, and structuring large-scale project financing.</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to execute strategic partnerships and joint ventures in complex industrial markets.</li></ul><ul><li>Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments with a strong bias for building systems from the ground up.</li></ul><ul><li>Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence executives, investors, and industry partners.</li></ul><p><br><br></p><p>Why Join Us?</p><p>This is a rare opportunity to shape the trajectory of a venture-backed scale-up transforming the cement and building materials sector. As Director, Strategy & Corporate Development, you will be instrumental in securing our Series B financing, structuring project-level capital frameworks, and driving strategic initiatives that expand our customers capacity, strengthen local supply chains, and deliver cost-competitive building materials worldwide</p></p></p>