Manager - Strategy

Key Accountabilities:

• Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research to identify trends, competitive landscape, customer preferences, and potential growth opportunities.
• Strategy Development : Develop growth strategies aligned with the companys objectives, including market penetration, product expansion, geographic expansion, partnerships, and acquisitions.
• Business Planning : Create detailed business plans outlining objectives, strategies, tactics, timelines, and performance metrics to achieve growth targets.
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with marketing, sales, product development, finance, and other teams to align growth strategies with overall business goals and ensure seamless execution.
• Performance Monitoring : Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly monitor performance against targets, analysing data to make informed decisions and adjustments to strategies as needed.
• Opportunity Identification : Continuously scan the market for emerging trends, industry shifts, and new opportunities to capitalize on, keeping the company at the forefront of innovation and growth.
• Partnerships and Alliances : Identify and evaluate potential partnerships, alliances, or joint ventures that can accelerate growth and enhance the companys competitive position.
• Risk Assessment : Conduct risk assessments related to growth initiatives, considering factors such as market volatility, regulatory changes, competitive threats, and internal capabilities.
• Stakeholder Communication : Prepare and present reports, proposals, and updates to senior management, stakeholders, and board members, effectively communicating growth strategies, progress, and challenges.

Technical / Functional Competencies :

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, analyse, and interpret data to inform strategic decision-making.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Knowledge of software industry trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and convincingly

Qualifications & Expertise:

• Graduate with MBA from a reputed institute
• Proven experience in growth strategy, business development, consulting, or a related role, preferably in a high-growth industry or startup environment.