VP of Strategy

Responsibilities:

• Lead the process of developing, articulating and communicating the company’s business strategy, through close cross-functional collaboration.
• Support General Managers and other business leaders in the development of their business strategies,  ensuring alignment and consistency with the company’s overarching strategy.
• Manage the Strategy & Market Research team, responsible for leading and delivering cross functional strategy projects on key issues e.g. international growth, verticalization, “self service” strategy, etc.
• Play a key role in ensuring company strategy is translated into effective action plans by informing business prioritisation processes, providing the right insights to functional teams and supporting operational planning.
• Proactively identify business topics that require strategic focus and lead subsequent efforts from data collection and analysis through to recommendations and deep into execution.
• Help guide the company through complex challenges by providing a strategic perspective on the market and the company’s opportunities and risks.
• Support instilling strategic thinking across departments and best practices in strategy development.

About You:

• 12+ years total work experience with 5+ years post-MBA within a corporate strategy function or at a top management consulting firm.
• Effective communicator, able to convey complex ideas in a clear, concise manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Analytical, data-driven, willing and able to carry out hands-on data analysis.
• Action-oriented, experienced in leading cross-functional execution in addition to carrying out high-level strategy work.
• Self-starter and multi-tasker, performs well in ambiguity.
• Willing to challenge the status quo, be a change agent in the organisation. 
• Team player, keen to support other teams and individuals through your work.
• Experience in the SaaS industry in segments related to media management - an advantage.
• Proven ability to develop a good grasp of relevant technologies.