Strategy and Corporate Development Manager
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Location: London | Salary: Competitive Compensation |
Sector: Telecoms / Media / Technology | Specialism: M&A / Corporate Development, Strategy |
Type: Permanent | Contact: Greg Limb |
My client is a global media business that over the past 2 years has successfully executed a transformation and growth programme. A new leadership team and a recent large-scale acquisition has issued a need to become a more product-led organisation, as such the business is looking to strengthen the Strategy and Corporate Development function with a number of hires.
- Support the creation of compelling product strategies that drive sustainable growth and embed operational excellence
- Work closely with operational teams, divisional leadership and the Head of Product Strategy to create and execute product strategies
- Develop clear and robust milestone plans with teams to execute the product strategies
- Responsible for driving and tracking progress against milestone plans
- Manage the strategic review process to identify any changes needed to the agreed product strategy
- Coach local teams to deepen strategic capabilities within the organisation
- Support broader portfolio strategy requirements and needs within the division
M&A
- Provide support on acquisitions, divestment and joint venture transactions, working with the Head of Corporate Development
- Develop the pipeline of potential acquisition targets, in conjunction with the Head of Corporate Development and facilitate the generation of new M&A ideas and opportunities
- Track and report on strategic developments, M&A activity, and announcements by competitors in the division
- Develop growth strategies based on insights gained from product and vertical strategy work
- Provide input and support in respect to post deal integration and tracking
- 5 years of Strategy consulting experience, including some previous M&A experience
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Effective project management skills
- Ability to work within a global matrix organisation
- A proactive and collaborative approach to working, strong team player