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Head of Strategy in Australia

Head of Strategy in Australia

The Head of Growth Strategy is a critical role within the business, responsible for leading the development of our broader commercial strategy and transformation roadmap to achieve desired objectives. They must have an excellent understanding of the current market and competition, appreciate potential disruptions that could affect our growth trajectory, and identify opportunities to accelerate it. This individual will explore new technologies and techniques which can allow us to drive competitive advantage and capitalize on growth. Through creative problem-solving skills and innovative thinking, this person will be able to develop strategies that unlock value for the organization. 

As a Head of Growth Strategy, you will be responsible for helping to identify and assess potential opportunities for the company. You’ll work in collaboration with strategy managers and analysts to evaluate these opportunities, which could range from creating new products to optimizing customer service. To ensure success, you’ll need to stay organised and on top of sprints that involve coordinating with various teams within the organization. This role is an excellent chance for you to develop your analytical skills while working towards the common goal of delivering innovative solutions that further the growth of the company! 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Lead strategic projects and deep dives, proactively identifying and scoping commercial opportunities. 
  • Capture commercial insights, create value optimization models, collaborate with Commercial Leadership Team on prioritization of effort 
  • Thought partner to GM Commercial Strategy to prioritise direction and goals 
  • Track the effectiveness of an initiative, as well as measure areas such as user uptake. 
  • Develop trade-offs and recommendations for our Commercial team. 
  • Responsible for communicating any risks or issues that may arise with a project. 
  • Lead and contribute to the team by coaching, mentoring and developing a Manager and team of Analysts.  
  • Analyse data to identify trends, gaps and opportunities, and understanding drivers of commercial performance analytical tools.  
  • Promote a data lead culture using data and analytical decision making across the Commercial Division. 

Background & Skills: 

  • Experience in top-tier strategy/management consulting (4+ years), or similar functions in industry (7+ years), with experience in leading strategy development, roadmap, with orientation towards commercial performance and outcomes  
  • Ability to translate business questions into critical analysis to prove/disprove hypothesis  
  • Preparing CEO/Board level presentation  
  • Ability to synthesis insights into a management level narrative to drive decision making  
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral  
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills  
  • Competent user of Excel 
  • Strong strategy toolkit  
  • Cross-industry benchmarking and application in sales and distribution performance  
  • Attention to detail with respect to interrogation of data quality and the generation of commercial insights 

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity to become part of a huge growth story, please reach out to Amy Savage at amy@oaktreetalent.com or drop your CV below. 

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Head of Strategy in Australia

This Head of Strategy in Australia is Exclusive to Oaktree and will take home an annual income of $230k to $250k + super + bonus + benefits.

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    Senior Strategy Manager in Melbourne

    Senior Strategy Manager in Melbourne

    This is a really exciting opportunity to join a sector that is continually innovating and evolving and become part of their enterprise strategy team working closely with an ex top tier leader. 

    If you are passionate about climate change and sustainability, this is a fantastic strategy role.  

    The role of Senior Strategy Manager is essential to take the lead in developing and executing an effective enterprise strategy.  

    The Senior Strategy Manager will be responsible for supporting the company’s most important strategic initiatives, creating plans and strategies to amplify transformation and long-term growth, as well as driving the company’s strategic objectives forward.  

    Key Responsibilities: 

    • Key driver in shaping the enterprise strategy.  
    • Collaborate with the ELT on various enterprise-wide strategic issues.  
    • Ensure that the company’s goals are met while also contributing to a sustainable future.  
    • Facilitate, implement and assist in creating policies that support the company’s mission. 
    • Have a comprehensive understanding of the organisation’s strategy and goals.  
    • Lead strategic deep dives, solve complex topics and provide clarity, while also supporting prioritisation and focus.  
    • Develop and lead program work streams with broad framing and analysis – creating a pathway for implementation.  
    • Engage multiple stakeholders across various levels (up to GM and Executive GM)  
    • Ensure appropriate sponsorship and championing change across the organisation. 
    • Ensure a smooth and productive strategic planning process that ties together corporate strategy, business unit plans, budgets, and personal key performance indicators (KPIs). 

    Key Qualifications for this role:  

    • 5+ years relevant work experience within a management consulting firm such as McKinsey, Bain, BCG or the likes of Kearney, LEK, Monitor Deloitte etc.  
    • Proven experience framing and structuring problems, and undertake quantitative & financial business analysis, extracting insights, particularly in areas of ambiguity; ability to oscillate between tactical and strategic needs 
    • Proven relationship management skills with demonstrated ability to be able to effectively communicate, collaborate and influence senior executives and work across diverse business groups 
    • Working with a shared Strategy and Sustainability analyst and having access to pooled resources from the broader organisation, this role will require strong leadership and people management skills to grow the team and extend the team’s knowledge base 
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to equally influence and communicate at an executive and Board level   
    • Undergraduate degree in Commerce / Economics / Finance / Engineering or related field 

    If you want to have a significant impact and a rewarding career path, this opportunity for growth and advancement may be for you. Contact Amy Savage to be considered for this role at amy@oaktreetalent.com 

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    This Senior Strategy Manager in Melbourne is Exclusive to Oaktree and will take home an annual income of $260k + 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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      Senior Strategy Manager in Melbourne

      Senior Strategy Manager in Melbourne

      This is a fantastic opportunity to work as 2IC to the Head of Strategy in a really exciting sector.  They are looking to hire a Senior Strategy Manager in Melbourne.

      Reporting into the Head of Strategy, you will have one direct report to support, mentor and develop and be part of this innovative group strategy team.  

      Upcoming projects include growth outside of Australia, strategic reviews and continued focus on what is happening in this sector globally and staying at the forefront of innovation.  

      Key Responsibilities include: 

      • Develop and implement plans that will create maximum value for their shareholders.  
      • Devise strategies to help drive growth and joint success, while also keeping an eye on performance metrics such as profitability, efficiency, effectiveness and customer satisfaction. 
      • Support leadership with informed decision making.  
      • Specialise in overseeing and managing strategic plans, recommendations and deliverables to ensure accuracy and credibility of data sources and results.  
      • Evaluate and track project outcomes and benefits realisation to guarantee that goals are achieved.  
      • Guarantee the success of projects through careful planning, analysis and execution. 
      • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, internal customers, and external sources.  

      Key Qualifications include: 

      • Significant experience in management consulting coming from a top tier MBB firm or the likes of LEK, Kearney, Monitor Deloitte, KPMG Strategy etc. 
      • Experience in leading project teams and developing staff  
      • Relevant experience in aviation industry preferred, interest in aviation industry essential 
      • Highly developed interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.  
      • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to think big picture and understand potential outcomes  
      • Outstanding verbal and written presentation skills with the ability to communicate information that tells a story, highlights key insights and facilitates business decisions  
      • Extremely well developed numerical, analytical and modelling skills with a focus on developing actionable insight  
      • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish sound working relationships with peers and senior personnel  
      • Highly developed time management and prioritisation skills to effectively structure and execute multiple project work-streams in a dynamic, fast paced environment  
      • Willingness to travel as required for the needs of the position. 

      This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to shape the future of this dynamic organisation.  

      If you would like to find out more, please contact Amy Savage to be considered for this role. 

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      Senior Strategy Manager in Melbourne

      This Senior Strategy Manager in Melbourne is Exclusive to Oaktree and will take home an annual income of $180k to $220k + bonus.

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        Senior Strategy Analyst based in Melbourne

        Senior Strategy Analyst based in Melbourne

        This is a really exciting opportunity to join a sector that is continually innovating and evolving and become part of their enterprise strategy team working closely with an ex top tier leader. 

        If you are passionate about climate change and sustainability, this is a fantastic strategy role!! 

        The role of Senior Strategy Analyst/Strategy Associate is essential to take the lead in developing and executing an effective enterprise strategy. 

        Key Responsibilities include: 

        • Bring clarity to complex data and translating it into meaningful insights that drive business growth. 
        • Conduct market research, analyse and solve problems, create business models, and present reports to senior management that demonstrate how the company can improve its performance.  
        • Ability to take a bird’s eye view of processes and make informed decisions that will propel the business forward. 
        • Help leaders successfully tackle ambiguous, complex and long-term strategic challenges 
        • Engage with multiple stakeholders at different levels of the organisation to drive strategic decision making and outcomes. 
        • Ensure businesses have a clear path forward when it comes to tackling enterprise-wide issues. 
        • Work with Finance and other pivotal business functions and devise an effective strategic planning cycle that tightly binds corporate strategy, budgeting, BU plans, and individual KPIs.  
        • Ensure each step of the cycle runs smoothly by deftly managing the relationship between each component to create an integrated system that will provide tangible results. 

        Key Qualifications include: 

        • A minimum of 3+ years relevant work experience with experience management consulting from a highly regarded firm such as McKinsey, Bain, BCG or Kearney, Monitor Deloitte etc. 
        • Undertaken quantitative and financial business analysis, extracting insights, particularly in areas of ambiguity 
        •  Intermediate to advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, particularly in analyses and presentations (essential) 
        • Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to influence and communicate at an executive level. 
        •  Analytical, data-driven, critical thinker; Strong interpersonal skills strong verbal and written communication ability with the ability to equally influence and communicate at an executive and Board level. 

        If you are looking for meaningful work, with career growth opportunities then this role may be for you. Contact Amy Savage to be considered for this position.  

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        Senior Strategy Analyst based in Melbourne

        This Senior Strategy Analyst based in Melbourne is Exclusive to Oaktree and will take home an annual income of $155k

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          Strategy Manager based in Melbourne

          Strategy Manager based in Melbourne

          This is a really exciting opportunity to join a sector that is continually innovating and evolving. Become part of their enterprise strategy team working closely with an ex-top-tier leader. 

          If you are passionate about climate change and sustainability, this is a fantastic strategy role.  

          The role of the Strategy Manager is essential to take the lead in developing and executing an effective enterprise strategy.

          The Strategy Manager will be responsible for supporting the company’s most important strategic initiatives, creating plans and strategies to amplify transformation and long-term growth, as well as driving the company’s strategic objectives forward.  

          Key Responsibilities: 

          • Key driver in shaping the enterprise strategy.  
          • Collaborate with the ELT on various enterprise-wide strategic issues.  
          • Ensure that the company’s goals are met while also contributing to a sustainable future.  
          • Facilitate, implement and assist in creating policies that support the company’s mission. 
          • Have a comprehensive understanding of the organisation’s strategy and goals.  
          • Lead strategic deep dives, solve complex topics and provide clarity, while also supporting prioritisation and focus.  
          • Develop and lead program work streams with broad framing and analysis – creating a pathway for implementation.
          • Engage multiple stakeholders across various levels (up to GM and Executive GM)  
          • Ensure appropriate sponsorship and championing change across the organisation. 
          • Ensure a smooth and productive strategic planning process that ties together corporate strategy, business unit plans, budgets, and personal key performance indicators (KPIs). 

          Key Qualifications for this role:  

          • 5+ years relevant work experience within a management consulting firm such as McKinsey, Bain, BCG or the likes of Kearney, LEK, Monitor Deloitte etc.  
          • Proven experience framing and structuring problems, and undertake quantitative & financial business analysis, extracting insights, particularly in areas of ambiguity; ability to oscillate between tactical and strategic needs 
          • Proven relationship management skills with demonstrated ability to be able to effectively communicate, collaborate and influence senior executives and work across diverse business groups 
          • Working with a shared Strategy and Sustainability analyst and having access to pooled resources from the broader organisation, this role will require strong leadership and people management skills to grow the team and extend the team’s knowledge base 
          • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to equally influence and communicate at an executive and Board level   
          • Undergraduate degree in Commerce / Economics / Finance / Engineering or related field 

          If you want to have a significant impact and a rewarding career path, this opportunity for growth and advancement may be for you. Contact Amy Savage to be considered for this role at amy@oaktreetalent.com 

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          Strategy Manager based in Melbourne

          This Strategy Manager based in Melbourne is Exclusive to Oaktree and will take home an annual income of $210k + 15%

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            Group Transformation Director in Melbourne

            Group Transformation Director in Melbourne

            The Group Transformation Director in Melbourne is a critical role that bridges the gap between the Executive Team and the entire Transformation efforts of the business. Reporting directly to the Chief Transformation Officer, this role acts as an essential point of contact and leader for the Group Transformation team. This person serves to guide decision-making processes, ensuring all stakeholders receive timely updates on progress and results. This position requires strong leadership skills, close collaboration with the CTO and other senior executive stakeholders. Ultimately, the Group Transformation Director plays a pivotal role in driving successful step- change across the entire organization. 

            Job Responsibilities: 

            • Responsibility for ensuring the company’s transformation strategy is up-to-date and imbedded. 
            • Communicate the vision, strategy and drive growth with an operational excellence mindset.  
            • Execute the Transformation plan and agenda across all markets, geographies and functions.  
            • Leading cross-functional teams in order to prioritise transformation initiatives. 
            • Orchestrate the overall Transformation process and managing resources, value, change and risk across the entire business. 
            • Develop and implement effective change management strategies that will help employees adopt new ways of working and embrace the transformation agenda.  
            • Effective communication and influencing to engage the executive team, board of directors and all other stakeholders within the business.  

            Job qualifications: 

            • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. 
            • Minimum 10+ years of experience in leading transformation initiatives. Retail/FMCG experience preferred but not a prerequisite.  
            • Must have strong Transformation toolkit and a proven track record of delivering results in an enterprise-wide corporate Transformation. 
            • Strong business acumen and understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape. 
            • Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to drive change and deliver results. 
            • Experience in developing and implementing business models, processes, and technologies that drive growth and operational excellence. 
            • Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into insights and actionable recommendations. 
            • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. 
            • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
            • Strong leadership and change management skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and inspire others 
            • High energy and passion for Transformation! 

            The role of Group Transformation and is a critical role that requires strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, change management skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and a desire for personal growth. If you are up for the challenge, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Please send your CV through the form below. 

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            Melbourne-based Group Transformation Director

            This Group Transformation Director in Melbourne is Exclusive to Oaktree and will take home an annual income of $300k-$350k.

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