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General Manager Strategy in Melbourne

General Manager Strategy in Melbourne

Aug 23, 2023 | $301k and $350k, Jobs, Melbourne, Sydney, Up to Director

We have been retained by a market-leading Entertainment business to identify a preeminent strategist to step into a newly created GM of Strategy position. 

The General Manager Strategy in Melbourne will develop the long-term Strategy and Transformation agenda, managing the Planning process, monitoring near-term strategy execution, focusing on innovation and diversification, consulting on business unit strategies and initiatives and leading and developing a team of high performing strategists. 

What you will be doing: 

  • Creating a 5-year growth Strategy and Transformation agenda that will support the company’s global corporate strategy drive.  
  • Working with senior local stakeholders, such as the CEO and CFO, as well as global counterparts to coordinate the execution of this strategy on an ongoing basis. 
  • Guiding the entire strategy planning process from start to finish.  
  • Developing, aligning, and implementing plans in collaboration with budgets and across functional leadership teams, while also tracking against delivery to ensure success. 
  • Collaborating with and assisting key functional leaders make high-value decisions, such as responding to competitor innovation, shifts in the external environment, or benchmarking against global trends.  
  • Following a hypothesis-driven project approach, including problem structuring, scoping of deliverables/milestones, collecting data, conducting deep analysis and providing recommendations for improved decision-making as well as developing an implementation plan where applicable. 
  • Providing oversight and guidance with the implementation of strategy, monitoring execution against the near-term (1 year) plan, and updating local teams on financial performance and benchmarking.  
  • Ensuring that company goals and objectives are met in a timely manner while ensuring progress is tracked, measured and adjusted where appropriate. 

Experience and qualifications include:  

  • 5+ years Strategy consulting within a top-tier strategy house. 
  • 5+ years corporate experience leading an in-house Corporate Strategy team  
  • Proven ability of leading and developing high-performing teams of up to 8 people. 
  • B2C/Consumer experience highly regarded.  
  • Strong academics in relevant undergraduate degree -Commerce, Engineering, Law, Science. MBA advantageous. 
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.  
  • Highly proficiency at analysing data, extracting key insights and having a propensity for finding the real commercial value. 
  • Solid financial & commercial acumen. 

If you’d like to develop your career with a market leader in the Entertainment industry and are seeking to make a significant and positive impact in a business, then this is the right role for you! Please send your CV to Ilan Leshetz (ilan@oaktreetalent.com) or Anika Stokes (anika@oaktreetalent.com). 

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General Manager Strategy in Melbourne

This General Manager Strategy in Melbourne is Exclusive to Oaktree and will take home an annual pay of $300k to $350k + super + bonus.

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    Head of Customer Experience Strategy in Sydney

    Head of Customer Experience Strategy in Sydney

    Aug 21, 2023 | $251k to $300k, Jobs, Sydney, Up to Director

    Are you a Customer Experience guru who is looking for a new challenge? 

    This Australian ASX Company that serves millions of customers, has exclusively engaged Oaktree Talent to find a preeminent new Head of Customer Experience Strategy to be based in Sydney. This is a perfect opportunity to take your career to new heights as you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction or their customers’ journey for this top iconic brand.  

    As Head of Customer Experience Strategy in Sydney,  you are charged with crafting and delivering effective customer experience strategies for the company. Your role will involve designing a plan that elevates their company’s customer retention program whilst ensuring that the customer journey is seamless and enjoyable. Your efforts will help to ensure that customers receive an outstanding experience.  

    Your key responsibilities for this role are:  

    • Ensure that our customer experience goals are in line with the overall business strategy. You will be responsible for planning and executing plans to achieve these goals. 
    • Lead analyses of segmented engagement models for our members and iterate on definitions for customer segmentation. All of this needs to be done while staying aligned with the overarching strategy. 
    • Collaborate with the User Experience team to ensure all aspects of customer-centric design are met – from identifying customer needs throughout their lifecycle to developing strategy focused on growth. 
    • Use human-centered design and innovation frameworks to uncover new opportunities. 
    • Provide the business with the necessary strategic customer insights, customer complaint analysis, and any other important information required to make informed decisions and recommendations.  
    • Work in close collaboration with the partners to drive forward customer experience initiatives and lead the delivery of ongoing transformation and change programs.  
    • Foster cross-functional collaboration that improves the customer experience overall. 

    The following qualifications are the following: 

    • 9+ years relevant experience to the field and with preferably 4 to 6 years experience in a top tier consulting firm  
    • Has led Customer experience and CX experience teams in a major organisation 
    • Has a graduate degree in relevant discipline and/or post graduate degree  
    • Strong experience leading teams in a changing environment.  
    • Highly experienced with external stakeholder management.  
    • Exceptional understanding of business processes and extensive experience in commercial and /or operational business functions. 
    • Thorough understanding of strategic evaluation and financial evaluation techniques.  
    • Proven ability to quickly identify issues, structure project plans and develop strategic options.  
    • Customer oriented approach with an ability to question and challenge effectively whilst maintaining strong relationships. 

    If you want to manage a high-performance team and make an impact in customer experience and taking the company to the next level, then this role is for you! Reach out to Anika Stokes at anika@oaktreetalent.com to be considered for the position. 

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    Head of Customer Experience Strategy in Sydney

    This Head of Customer Experience Strategy in Sydney is Exclusive to Oaktree and will take home an annual pay of $260k to $290k + super + bonus.

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      Executive General Manager in Melbourne

      Executive General Manager in Melbourne

      Aug 16, 2023 | $301k and $350k, Jobs, Melbourne, Up to Director

      Our client is a bona fide exciting Technology company providing small businesses with an unprecedented level of efficiency and connectivity. Through their solutions, they are not only helping these businesses but also building a stronger economy. If this type of business is what excites you, then this role is for you!

      We are on the lookout for an Executive General Manager for Program and Delivery in Sydney or Melbourne (Preference). The position will be responsible for driving business success through delivering projects that support innovative products and services. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with product leaders, product engineering teams, and other cross-functional senior business and technology stakeholders to ensure projects and programs are completed on time and within budget. 

      Your experience in managing complex projects, collaborating across teams, utilising planning/delivery frameworks/methodologies, uplifting capability and improving service delivery within a B2C or B2B2C environment makes make you an integral part of the leadership team – ensuring successful outcomes for their products and services. With your expert knowledge and skillset, you can help take the company’s vision from concept to reality.

      Your responsibilities for this role are the following:  

      • Ensuring the right capability is in place, processes are optimaised, and priorities are clear. 
      • Coordinating with different teams to ensure the most important business programs are executed properly.  
      • Boosting customer relationships and increasing the pace of delivering value to the company through the use of topnotch delivery and program practices. 
      • Supporting the team of project and program managers and ensuring their development. 
      • Ensuring the team has the right internal practices in place to prioritize strategic objectives and track progress.  
      • Continuing to develop and incrementally improve processes to best practice so as to remain competitive and up-to-date with industry trends.  
      • Solidifying global identity by improving transparency and dependency management across all teams. 

      Your qualifications include:  

      • Experience leading large, complex projects across multiple functional areas and geographies within a B2C or B2B2C technology product environment. 
      • Experience in a management consulting firm desirable.   
      • Experience working in a Saas environment highly desirable. 
      • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with executives, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders to build rapport, trust and buy-in quickly. 
      • Experience in transforming organisations to operate in an agile environment at scale. 
      • Proven experience improving business processes across complex teams and organisations. 
      • Strong demonstrable commercial experience 
      • Experience establishing and leading high performing teams 

      If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you. Please send in your CV to Ilan Leshetz for a confidential chat. 

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      Executive General Manager in Melbourne

      This Executive General Manager in Melbourne is Exclusive to Oaktree and will take home an annual pay of $300k to $320k + super + bonus.

      If you would also like to checkout other jobs that we are currently sourcing for, you can check it here.

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        Head of Strategy in Melbourne

        Head of Strategy in Melbourne

        Aug 1, 2023 | $201k to $250k, Jobs, Melbourne, Up to Director, Up to Senior Manager

        If you’re seeking an opportunity to join an established organisation, who is the leader in their sector but who are looking to change things up, with a focus on sustainability, then this is the company for you!  

        Our sort-after client is on the lookout for an experienced Head of Strategy in Melbourne, who will work with the strategy team to develop sustainable, innovative strategies to propel the business forward.. 

        In this role you will be entrusted with many responsibilities, such as spearheading the company’s strategy development and customer insights practice. You’ll also be expected to complete objectives related to strategy planning, market analysis, competitive intelligence, customer insights, team management and stakeholder management. With your expertise and leadership, you will ensure that the company makes strategic decisions that benefit its long-term success. 

        Key Responsibilities include:  

        • Formulate the organisation’s 3-year strategy and associated objectives.  
        • Work closely with the Board of Directors, Managing Director & CEO, and the Executive Committee to ensure that all key stakeholders are consulted and that objectives are properly defined and well-prioritised. 
        • Oversee the customer insights program with the goal of understanding customer needs, preferences, and trends.  
        • Devise strategies and initiatives to increase customer satisfaction, loyalty, and retention. 
        • Design, develop, and manage a program of work to ensure client has up-to-date information on what the customer wants 
        • Develop and track of financial and growth objectives.  
        • Provide regular updates to stakeholders through board papers, stakeholder presentations and workshops. This is an essential role which requires strong leadership and communication skills. 
        • Manage, lead and mentor a team of consulting experts 

        Key Qualifications include:  

        • Have a wealth of demonstrated experience in strategy development and execution with a good consulting background in a top-tier consulting firm or large corporate environment 
        • Be an experienced leader or ready to move into a leadership role with the ability to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence 
        • Have excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down ambiguous problems, interpret complex ideas and identify market trends to inform strategic decision making 
        • Have excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously 
        • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex ideas and recommendations to diverse audiences 
        • Be comfortable working closely with and influencing the senior leadership team and board members 
        • Previous experience in retail, food, or agriculture industries would be an advantage but not essential 

        If you want to make a difference in your role and want to work for a company that has great sense of purpose, then this role is for you! Please send your CV to Anika Stokes at anika@oaktreetalent.com.    

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        Head of Strategy in Melbourne

        This Head of Strategy in Melbourne is Exclusive to Oaktree and will take home an annual pay of $250k + super + bonus.

        If you would also like to checkout other jobs that we are currently sourcing for, you can check it here.

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          Head of Commercial Strategy in Sydney

          Head of Commercial Strategy in Sydney

          May 25, 2023 | $201k to $250k, Jobs, Sydney, Up to Director

          This sought after B2C ASX company is looking for an experienced Head of Commercial Strategy to join their thriving team and provide strategic planning, lead special projects and provide thought leadership. This is an integral role in driving the success of this organisation. You will be highly visible and work on some of the most significant strategic initiatives which impact our clients core customer proposition.  

          Dual reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer and the GM of Strategy and Transformation, your responsibility is to foster external partners, monitor market trends and to identify potential business opportunities. By bringing your creativity, ambition and drive into this role, you can become a key contributor to the ongoing success of the company’s business unit and core business. 

          Our client is an employer of choice who has a reputation for retaining their top talent by offering exciting internal opportunities. They are known for promoting from within. 

          So whilst this opportunity is being offered as an initial 8-month position it is highly likely that the role will lead to a longer-term career somewhere within the business. 

          Key Responsibilities include:  

          • Develop the team’s top strategic programs of work, from analysing the data and understanding the scope of each program to executing and delivering them on time.  
          • Provide guidance, helping them to create a comprehensive plan that keeps pace with the ever-changing business landscape.  
          • Drive initiatives across all departments and ensure that they are successfully scoped and orchestrated end to end.  
          • Provide leadership and direction to the Strategy Team under the guidance of the General Manager of Strategy and Transformation.  
          • Lead and develop a team of highly skilled strategy members comprised of top tier consultants and experienced strategists.  
          • Ensure that this team reaches its full potential while achieving successful strategic outcomes. 
          • Prepare strategy updates for the Executive Committee and Board that provide actionable insights, analysis, and strategic direction.  
          • Understand industry trends, market dynamics, potential opportunities, and any risks associated with pursuing strategic opportunities.  

          Key Qualifications for this role include:  

          • Deep experience and knowledge of strategic problem solving and frameworks, delivering large-scale projects and change management  
          • Exceptional ability to influence, establish and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership team  
          • Outstanding written and oral communication    
          • Strong leadership, coaching and people development skills  
          • Organised and structured, able to coordinate multiple streams of work in parallel  
          • Driven & dynamic, pushes the boundaries and goes beyond the obvious  
          • Result-oriented, positive work ethic, collaborative and people-oriented mindset  
          • Minimum 7 years of experience in a top tier strategy consultancy or similar experience in a corporate strategy environment  
          • Retail / consumer market experience is required  
          • Outstanding academic record and social achievements; top tier MBA preferred 

          If you are up for the challenge of delivering one of the biggest transformation programs in the industry, then this role may be for you! Send your CV to Anika Stokes at anika@oaktreetalent.com to be considered for this position. 

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          Head of Commercial Strategy in Sydney

          This Head of Commercial Strategy based in Sydney is Exclusive to Oaktree.

          If you would also like to checkout other jobs that we are currently sourcing for, you can check it here.

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            Head of Transformation based in Sydney

            Head of Transformation based in Sydney

            May 16, 2023 | $201k to $250k, Jobs, Sydney, Up to Director

            Our client is on the lookout for a dynamic Head of Transformation to join their forward-thinking, digitally focused Strategy & Transformation team. You will work closely with stakeholders enterprise-wide and at all levels of the organisation to achieve desired outcomes quickly and efficiently. Your strong business acumen and stakeholder influencing skills will be highly valued here.  

            In this position, you will work closely with the transformation & agile delivery teams to ensure successful execution. This entails overseeing portfolio management tasks, taking charge of key programs, and enacting strategic change initiatives to provide better business agility. You will be part of a team that encourages collaboration and celebrates diversity. You will be a key player in helping this sort after business reach their company goals. 

            Your key responsibilities include:  

            • To maximise results, optimise the process of delivery, and improve the speed and quality of strategy delivery within the company. 
            • Plan and implement portfolio delivery efforts across the company to include operating model and change projects, ensure they are delivered efficiently and effectively. 
            • Ensure that everyone within the broader ecosystem is working collaboratively. 
            • Partner with Platform leadership and strategy to build, oversee, and deliver an annual operating plan.  
            • Embrace and drive agile ways of working across the business.  
            • Work with leadership to reduce risks associated with the planned initiatives include mapping informed business decisions. 
            • Work in tandem with the Senior Leadership Team, Platform Lead, and Strategy Business Partner to ensure they are delivering against the annual operating plans.  
            • Be aware of changing competitor strategies as well as wider economic trends and adjust accordingly. 

            Key qualifications in this role include: 

            • 5+ years in senior transformation leadership role in a reputable organisation.  
            • 3+ years of experience in an agile environment, ideally in a large business 
            • Relevant background in transformation, agile, organisational change, delivery 
            • Successful record of accomplishment in delivering complex programs and/or transformations 
            • B2C/ Consumer industry experience desired 
            • Excellent organisation, planning and coordination skills 
            • Exceptional stakeholder management skills, ability to build rapport and networks 
            • Energetic, confident, and charismatic leader with the ability to inspire teams 

            If you are passionate about business operations and have a strong interest in agile ways of working, then you will enjoy partnering with this organisation. Be part of a strong, high performing team, known for having a fun and collaborative culture, and be part of a team that loves solving complex problems. Send your CV to us to be considered for the position.  

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            Head of Transformation based in Sydney

            This Head of Transformation based in Sydney is Exclusive to Oaktree and will take home an annual income of $230k to $250k + super + bonus.

            If you would also like to checkout other jobs that we are currently sourcing for, you can check it here.

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