Title:  Senior Manager, Group Strategy

Job Summary

Shape the future of the Group by leading high-impact strategic initiatives that drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence. In this role, you will partner closely with senior leadership to define priorities, lead cross-functional projects, and translate strategic vision into actionable results.

General Responsibilities

As a strategic leader, you will play a key role in shaping our company’s long-term direction and driving impactful business outcomes across functions and markets. This role demands both analytical depth and executive presence — balancing strategy design with hands-on delivery. 

• Strategic Planning: Lead the formulation and refinement of the company’s long-term strategic roadmap in close collaboration with Business Units and Corporate Functions.
• Business Intelligence: Conduct in-depth market research, competitor benchmarking, and internal performance reviews to uncover growth opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Strategic Program Leadership: Oversee end-to-end delivery of high-impact initiatives — from concept through implementation — ensuring measurable outcomes and business alignment.
• Executive Partnership: Advise senior leadership through data-driven insights, strategic recommendations, and clear business narratives that influence decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Work closely with regional and functional leaders to translate strategy into execution, driving collaboration and accountability across teams.
• Performance Management: Establish and monitor key success metrics, identify improvement levers, and drive course correction where needed.
• Thought Leadership: Stay at the forefront of market trends, digital transformation, and emerging technologies to continuously shape the strategic agenda.

Functional Skills and Knowledge

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a leading strategy consulting firm or corporate strategy function, with exposure to industries such as FMCG, Healthcare, Technology, or Performance Materials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure complex issues and synthesize insights into clear recommendations.
• Deep knowledge of strategic management, business transformation, portfolio optimization, market intelligence, and performance analysis.
• Proven track record of advising and influencing senior executives, building trusted relationships across multiple levels of leadership.
• Skilled in strategic storytelling and executive communication, with the ability to translate data and insights into compelling narratives.
• Demonstrated experience in cross-functional collaboration and driving alignment across diverse business units and functions.
• Proficiency in primary and secondary research methodologies, data analytics, and market research tools to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, matrix environments with high levels of ambiguity and accountability.

Education

•    Degree or professional qualification in Business Administration or a related discipline
•    Master's in Finance/Marketing/Economics/Business Administration will be an added advantage