Strategy Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Strategic ManagerExperience: 5-7 yrsLocation: GurgaonIndustry: AI SaaS Product Role Overview:Were looking for a results-driven Strategic Initiatives Lead who can help shape and steer the organizations long-term growth path. This individual will play a pivotal role in evaluating potential investments, partnerships, and expansion opportunities. With a sharp eye for market trends and operational insights, collaborate closely with leadership to influence high-impact decisions and ensure seamless execution of strategic plans. Key Responsibilities:- Perform in-depth market studies, competitor assessments, and industry research to uncover growth pathways and support strategic planning. - Drive end-to-end due diligence for acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic ventures including financial evaluation, operational review, and fit analysis. - Partner with top leadership to set and recalibrate the organizations strategic priorities. - Translate high-level goals into actionable initiatives aimed at scaling operations, improving profitability, and achieving long-term objectives. - Lead multi-disciplinary teams through the execution of strategic projects, including M&A activity. - Present clear, data-backed recommendations and insights to executive teams and stakeholders. - Work alongside internal departments finance, legal, operations to ensure all strategic moves align with broader business goals. - Monitor key performance indicators, risk exposure, and integration milestones for new business activities. - Contribute to investor or stakeholder presentations by crafting compelling narratives and insights. - Support post-merger integration and change management processes to maintain business continuity and synergy realization. Qualifications:- Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field (MBA or Masters preferred). - 3- 5 years of relevant experience in strategy roles, management consulting, corporate development, or M&A advisory. - Proven track record in leading due diligence for corporate transactions or partnerships. - Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities. - Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership. - Adept at both strategic ideation and hands-on execution. - Comfort with data-driven decision-making and modern BI tools. - Project management experience with cross-functional team coordination. Key Skills & Traits:- Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities; experience leading diverse teams. - Deep understanding of market forces and strategic frameworks. - Meticulous attention to detail in analyzing financial, legal, and operational data. - High-level problem-solving mindset, with a proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities.