Michael Murphy

Senior Director - Enterprise Strategic Planning

United States

About

Highly motivated and authentic leader with demonstrated experience advising clients and teams through complex M&A initiatives across transformational acquisitions and divestitures. Specialties include integration and separation planning/execution, transition services agreement development, data protection, antitrust compliance, large-scale program/project management, expansive cross-function coordination, process optimization, and driving results through collaborative problem solving. With prior experience as a combat leader and operations manager in the construction industry, I bring a people-first mentality to my work and strive to build teams through mutual respect, trust, and leading empathetically from the front. Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and NYU Stern School of Business with an MBA specializing in Strategy and Finance. Outside of work, I enjoy spending as much time outdoors as possible either fishing, kayaking, or attempting to be successful at gardening. Always open to professional networking and learning more about unique career journeys or to help other veterans as they transition from military service.

Experience

  • Otis Elevator Co. (Full-time · 3 yrs 11 mos)
    • Senior Director - Enterprise Strategic Planning
      Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    • Director - Enterprise Strategic Planning Lead
      Jan 2024 - Jan 2026 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Associate Director - Strategic Planning
      Sep 2022 - Jan 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • PwC (4 yrs)
    • Deals Senior Manager - M&A Advisory
      Jul 2022 - Aug 2022 · 2 mos

    • Deals Manager - M&A Advisory
      Jul 2020 - Jul 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      - Led a 5-person advisory team guiding senior functional leaders through the planning and execution of all Day 1 readiness activities for a transformational Fortune 100 pharmaceutical separation - Managed multiple workstreams overseeing governance and post deal-close obligations under a Transition Services Agreement (TSA) contract spanning over 800 individual service activities - Partnered cross-functionally to oversee and improve the design, testing, and implementation of a digitally automated solution for more efficiently identifying, communicating, and reporting the financial impact of changes to TSA contracts - Consistently trusted to manage vital client relationships due to longstanding experience in bridging cultural gaps, communicating with purpose, and leading with empathy

    • Deals Senior Associate - M&A Advisory
      Sep 2018 - Jun 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos

      - Pioneered the design and automation of standard workflows and processes to provide structure and accountability in areas such as data protection, antitrust compliance, and data transfer between deal parties - Designed a methodology for more effectively identifying cross-function project dependencies within a matrixed global organization; operationalized the approach by leading successful planning workshops with over 150 senior stakeholders - Advised senior function leaders of a world-premier healthcare system in the development of customized KPIs for measuring and tracking the success of a transformational regional expansion

  • Otis Elevator Co. (4 yrs 1 mo)
    • Project Manager
      Feb 2016 - Jul 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      - Led multiple critical-path work streams on the iconic 30 Hudson Yards project to include workflow optimization for 50 associates, EH&S compliance and training, project phasing, and financial planning and analysis - Analyzed engineering drawings and architectural surveys to compare with Otis' contractual scope; quantified and presented findings to the Project Executive resulting in over $500,000 in overall project sales growth - Cultivated and leveraged relationships with project stakeholders to promote information flow, break down communication barriers, and develop a shared sense of purpose for successful project completion

    • New Equipment Superintendent
      Jul 2014 - Jan 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos

      - Managed the daily workflow of 20 union associates on 10 new-installation projects including the WTC Transportation Hub with dedicated focus on customer satisfaction and operational efficiency - Conducted extensive root-cause analysis to identify, assess, and remediate manufacturing defects across a global supply chain aiding in the recoupment of over $300,000 in inefficiency related costs - Controlled project costs through strict vetting of vendor pricing and terms and by following a value-based approach to inventory management

  • Senior Trainer and Performance Analyst at US Army
    Aug 2012 - Apr 2014 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Leveraged Army doctrine and best practices to conduct formal performance reviews for systems and leadership improvement of deploying Army units. Led a team of 14 seasoned military professionals in these pursuits while simultaneously acting as project manager for strategic level training events. Held primary financial and custodial responsibility for vehicles and equipment totaling $2 million.

  • US Army (2 yrs 4 mos)
    • Assistant Operations Officer
      Mar 2011 - Dec 2011 · 10 mos

      Training manager of a 700 person organization directing the resourcing of executive and company level training, consolidating and analyzing training data, and preparing all executive level operations. Led a multifunctional team of 6 personnel in the development of advanced training and logistical projects serving a diverse array of organizational requirements. Primary authority for the allocation of the organization’s fiscal year allotment of ammunition.

    • Platoon Leader
      Sep 2009 - Mar 2011 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Leader of a 40 person infantry platoon throughout stateside training cycles and over 250 individual combat patrols during a 12 month period in Baghdad, Iraq. Partnered extensively with Iraqi leadership and civilians to further national goals of stability and security in the region while focusing leadership efforts on maintaining the cohesion, welfare, and readiness of the platoon in a prolonged high stress environment. Directly responsible for the maintenance and accountability of $20 million of vehicles and equipment.