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Melbourne-based Head of Strategy

Melbourne-based Head of Strategy

We are hiring for a tech company that is passionate about helping people. Reporting to the Strategy Director, as Melbourne-based Head of Strategy, you will be working in a pivotal role towards building and delivering the company’s long-term vision and growth ambitions. This is an important role that will have a significant impact on the company’s strategy, and you will have a direct hand in shaping its future success. 

We are looking for a talented individual who is familiar with the challenges that face the organisation and has a track record of being able to effectively navigate them. You must have a deep understanding of the issues they face and be able to communicate your ideas to people at all levels of the company. The successful applicant will need to be a logical thinker who can break down problems and develop solutions concisely. They must be able to work in a team-oriented environment, but also be bias to action when required. Finally, they need to be able to communicate with passion, energy, and intensity at the most. 

Day to day activities of a Melbourne-based Head of Strategy: 

  • You will be leading their team of strategists, providing coaching and guidance to all members of the team.  
  • You will also be responsible for contributing towards additional projects, including facilitating the acquisition of new clients.  
  • As a member of the leadership team, you will be expected to contribute to the wider operation and management of the strategy team. 
  • You will be a key factor in making prioritised recommendations that will flow through product roadmaps – and supporting execution where appropriate. 

The Team:

The Company’s Strategy Team comprises of highly passionate and highly skilled strategists from Bluechip organisations and top-tier strategy consulting firms. They also have a sizeable analytics team which works closely with their strategists and the wider business. 

Qualifications/Experiences: 

  • You will have experience in a top tier strategy consulting firm at Senior Manager or Principal level.  
  • You will have demonstrated success in developing growth strategies for clients that are based on in-depth knowledge of the client’s business environment, market, and resources. 
  • You will be passionate about growth strategy and demonstrate excellent business acumen. 
  • You’ve worked on/led projects where the goal was ambiguous, the strategy uncertain, and the outcome unclear.  
  • You’ve shown that you can embrace ambiguity and uncertainty to achieve outstanding results.  
  • You’re motivated to become a global expert in online marketplace mechanisms and operations, and you’ve demonstrated that you can work with others to ‘get stuff done’.  
  • Your track record shows that you consistently deliver results with and through cross functional teams across markets. 
  • You can work in a collaborative and empathetic environment. They encourage their employees to be humble about the tasks they’re given and always look for ways to improve upon them. 
  • You can keep their atmosphere innovative and exciting, and biased towards those who share their passion. 

If you are interested in this position, please drop your CV or reach out to Anika Stokes for further discussion on the role.

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Melbourne-based Head of Strategy

This Melbourne-based Head of Strategy which is Exclusive to Oaktree will take home an annual income of $250k to $300k.

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    Sydney-based Strategy Principal

    Sydney-based Strategy Principal

    This is a rare opportunity for a Sydney-based Strategy Principal to play a huge part in the growth strategy of this PE backed innovative and growing company.  

    If you want a role that gives you exposure to the CEO and Board and have maximum impact and influence, then this is an opportunity not to be missed. 

    This role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane and will directly report to an established and highly regarded Chief Strategy Officer. This organisation is in a unique position to lead the transformation of this sector and it is ready for disruption.  

    Main responsibilities include:  

    • Actively help the company formulate it strategy, stand-up the strategy function and execute to achieve business objectives. 
    • Develop and scope strategic initiatives to support the company’s overall objectives and add value to the business units. 
    • Work with the executive leadership team to develop strategy, track project progress, and pursue business development.  
    • Lead project teams to ensure work is on track and deliver superior results. 
    • Consistently make an impact on business performance through strong strategic planning and project management.  
    • Keep yourself up to date with industry knowledge and competitive intelligence. 
    • Assist with developing insights and critically evaluating information to develop strategy and participate in delivering initiatives in an ethical and legal manner.  
    • Work within budget constraints, execute on schedules and comply with company policies in a team environment. 

    Qualifications for this position include:  

    • 8+ years previous experience as a consultant and/or engagement manager with top tier consulting firm. 
    • Proven record of academic excellence with an MBA preferred. 
    • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. 
    • Strong critical thinking and analytical capabilities. 
    • An innovative and collaborative approach to problem-solving. 
    • Natural self-direction, with the ability to operate in ambiguity and adapt and learn quickly. 
    • Previous experience leading and managing teams. 
    • Eagerness to collaborate, coach, mentor, and help others grow professionally. 

    If you are a problem solver by nature with intellectual curiosity and a knack for making an impact, then this role is definitely or you. Please feel free to contact Ilan Leshetz for a confidential chat or send your CV to him at ilan@oaktreetalent.com  

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    Sydney-based Strategy Principal

    This Sydney-based Strategy Principal which is Exclusive to Oaktree will take home an annual income of $250k to $300k.

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      Sydney-based Strategy Principal

      Sydney-based Strategy Principal

      Our client is passionate about making a difference for pet owners and the health of pets in general.  As our client focuses on what’s important, they believe that championing the rights of pets, pet owners, and vets is equally as important. This is what drives them to do the best work possible and helps them power healthy pet lives. 

      The Sydney-based Strategy Principal reports to a MBB top tier manager. They will help the company executives to achieve their vision by being a thought partner and delivery partner. You will work closely with leaders across the firm to help achieve the company vision of a world that is better for pets and their pet parents.  

      This business is in an exciting growth phase and the Strategy Principal will be at the heart of making this happen. You will have facetime at the executive table, be able to use your entrepreneurial flair to have a real and fast impact.  

      Responsibilities include

      • Develop and execute the firm’s long-term strategy and assess potential growth opportunities. 
      • Work closely with leadership to ensure that they are maximising the growth potential, both organic and inorganic, whilst aligning with company’s strategic direction.  
      • Keep up to date with global trends, and make strategic recommendations to the executives 
      • Provide valuable insight for the development of the business. 
      • Responsible for annual planning and budgeting processes, as well as supporting strategic projects – such as new business and product creation or growth options.  
      • Use your management consulting frameworks and strategic expertise to advise the firm on its growth strategy and operational improvements.  

      Qualifications include:  

      • We are looking for someone with 5 years’ plus experience in a top strategy management consulting firm, with a strategy-based focus tool-kit.  
      • Proven experience at excelling in demanding environments and knowledgeable about strategic problem solving and frameworks. 
      • Highly experienced at driving strategic engagements to fruition. 
      • Advanced communication skills, with a focus on Executive level communications.  
      • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior management with the ability to create compelling analytical presentations, texts, and proposals. 
      • The successful candidate will be able to absorb and analyse a great deal of information, and then present compelling arguments in a clear, concise, and interesting way.  
      • In addition, this individual needs to be attentive to detail and have strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and be curious about new possibilities.  
      • Exceptional quantitative skills and financial understanding/ financial literacy and project management ability is a must.  
      • If you hold an MBA, that can be an even greater advantage. 

      This is a dynamic fast-paced environment where you are surrounded by top talent, will have regular Ex Co exposure, and drive real impact. However, you will also be working for a purpose-driven organisiation. They have a hybrid working environment, support flexibility and you can even bring your pet to work.  

      If this position seems to be of interest, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Anika Stokes at anika@oaktreetalent.com or send us your CV through the link below. 

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      Sydney-based Strategy Principal

      This Sydney-based Strategy Principal which is Exclusive to Oaktree will take home an annual income of $250k to $270k base + super.

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        Sydney or Melbourne-based GM Commercial Strategy & Performance

        Sydney or Melbourne-based GM Commercial Strategy & Performance

        What an exciting time to be joining this equal opportunity, diverse, tech employer that is going through a hyper-growth phase for the foreseeable future. They are looking to hire a Sydney or Melbourne-based GM Commercial Strategy & Performance. The team thrive on solving problems to revolutionise their sector while ensuring they maintain a customer first attitude. Be part of a high performing team and an open and enabling culture that attracts the best creative and critical thinkers.

        The Sydney or Melbourne-based GM Commercial Strategy & Performance enables high-quality commercial decision-making to optimise revenue and gross margin outcomes. In this role you’ll be required to:

        • Co-create and recommend commercial strategies to accelerate growth and sustain strong revenue in all markets (currently Australia and New Zealand).
        • Perform sophisticated financial modelling to examine price elasticity and inform pricing decisions as well as models to inform proposed commercial arrangements with new partners.
        • Own and lead regular market competitiveness analysis
        • Perform impact analysis and provide insights and make recommendations to optimise outcomes.
        • Perform modelling and analysis to support proposed marketing campaign activity.
        • Review sales pipeline and retention performance and make recommendations to support optimisation.
        • Monitor and report on the underlying portfolio performance, by product type, brand, channel, features, geographic and demographic distributions etc.
        • Manage effective and productive relationships with key internal stakeholders such as Product & Revenue teams as well as external stakeholders such as distribution partners.

        What you’ll bring

        • Strong problem-solving capability gained from 5-10 years’ experience within a top tier strategy consulting firm or a mix of consulting and strategy/commercial experience within a corporate. (MBB preferred)
        • Very strong analytical rigour with proven financial modelling and analytical analysis experience/skills
        • Strong financial and commercial acumen
        • Highly collaborative approach to solve complex problems cross-functionally

        If this opportunity sounds like you or you’d like to have a confidential chat, please reach out to ilan@oaktreetalent.com.

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        Melbourne-based GM Commercial Strategy & Performance

        This Sydney or Melbourne-based GM Commercial Strategy & Performance role is Exclusive to Oaktree and will take home an annual income of $200k to $260k base + super + equity.

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          Sydney-based Portfolio Director

          Sydney-based Portfolio Director

          Our growing Private Equity client is focused on delivering value and impact in the growth industries around Tech, Healthcare and Services predominantly. You will work with a team of passionate, top tier professionals that are driving change for some of Australia’s most exciting privately owned companies. We are looking to hire for them a Sydney-based Portfolio Director.

          You will assess the improvement opportunities within a portfolio company and work with the senior stakeholders to really drive change. This role is for someone who wants to feel they are making a difference. 

          The Sydney-based Portfolio Director would support strategic growth and drive improvements in portfolio of privately owned companies. You will be responsible for providing operational direction, including liaising between portfolio companies and their financial advisors, conducting due diligence on incoming and outgoing investments, and maintaining an active presence on company boards. 

          The primary responsibilities of the role include:  

          • Driving accelerated growth in portfolio companies by implementing meaningful and sustainable changes. 
          • Support companies during the due diligence process to ensure a smooth process using their business builder tool kit. 
          • Develop an overall strategic plan for the company’s investment.  
          • Define the target market, develop a business model, and assess the competitive landscape.  
          • Provide guidance on how to create a robust and high impact first 100-day plan to get portfolio investments off the ground. 
          • Identify and solve roadblocks to sustained growth.  
          • Identify opportunities and risks. 

          Qualifications for this role include: 

          • 4-6 years of experience in a top-tier consulting firm ideally with some operational experience with an SME. 
          • The ability to influence founders and drive meaningful change within portfolio companies. 
          • Strong communication skills, both written and spoken, and the ability to create and present client-facing documents. 
          • The ability to assimilate data, synthesize insights and clearly articulate complex ideas. 
          • An entrepreneurial drive and willingness to dig in and make things happen. 
          • Passion for the investment process and working with smaller businesses. 
          • Evidence of commercial, analytical, and financial acumen. 
          • The ability to work with and build trusted relationships with management teams, senior advisors, and investors. 

          If this role excites you and you want to make a difference for different portfolios, then this job is for you. Contact Anika Stokes to be considered for the position. 

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          Sydney-based Portfolio Director

          This Sydney-based Portfolio Director which is Exclusive to Oaktree will take home an annual income of $250k to $300k base + super.

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            Sydney-based Director Customer Strategy

            Sydney-based Director Customer Strategy

            Our client is one of the top companies in TMT space and they are looking for a Sydney-based Director of Customer Strategy. This role is reporting to a dynamic Executive who is an ex top tier consultant with many years of experience driving Customer Strategies.  

            In this role, you will be a Key Contributor to the company’s vision to attain, maintain, and make customer experience a fundamental pillar of strategy throughout the company.  

            This Sydney-based Director of Customer Strategy will manage a sizable team that is responsible for translating high-level customer objectives into defined, practical customer strategies for each category/segment cohort within our base management framework – translating customer objectives into actionable plans. This involves understanding customer needs and wants, defining market segments, understanding customer value chain dynamics and how to apply it to target the customer, and much more. 

            Key Responsibilities:  

            • Develop and deliver an end-to-end consumer lifecycle strategy that optimises revenue, value, and customer engagement.  
            • Measure and track your success and make the necessary adjustments to keep the business unit profitable and growing. 
            • Partner with data and research teams to understand customer satisfaction, engagement, retention, and growth drivers.  
            • Develop a roadmap of Customer initiatives. Your team will need to size, cost, prioritise, and manage the implementation of the roadmap. 
            • Engage existing customers through strategic digital channels, while creating brilliant customer moments.  
            • Nurture a culture of accountability and responsibility, and where your people have a clear direction 
            • Provide support that enables your team to succeed but also empower them to work autonomously. 

            Key Qualifications: 

            • 12 years plus professional experience including experience in brand name strategy consulting firm ideally married with a leadership role in a complex organisation  
            • Executive and Board level experience  
            • Proven customer base management experience, with an ability to understand and work closely with channels  
            • Demonstrated ability to drive strong commercial outcomes from campaign activity  
            • Proven leadership of complex projects with multiple stakeholders 
            • Demonstrated track record in creating and leading high-performance teams 
            • Ability to make tough decisions, to quickly analyse a problem or opportunity, and identify and implement a solution  
            • Strong stakeholder management and relationship building and negotiation skills; an ability to influence without direct reporting line  
            • Ability to harness insights to drive strategic decision making, delivering automated and personalised communications  
            • Dynamic leader with passion and experience in leading high performing teams  
            • Strong financial & commercial skills 

            If this role excites you, contact Anika Stokes and send your CV to her at anika@oaktreetalent.com or send your CV through the link below. 

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            Sydney-based Director Customer Strategy

            This Sydney-based Director Customer Strategy which is Exclusive to Oaktree will take home an annual income of $300k base + super.

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

            Send us your CV