Manager, Value-Added Services Strategy - job 8 of 20

The Manager, Value-Added Services Strategy plays a crucial role in supporting the Senior Director across various strategic, operations, and planning activities. Responsibilities include guiding the strategic planning process, managing multiple workstreams, conducting market and competitive research, and communicating impactful recommendations to senior leadership.

To excel as the Manager, Value-Added Services Strategy, candidates should demonstrate a strong background in strategic planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement. A high emotional intelligence (EQ) and intellectual quotient (IQ) are essential, along with a proven track record of successfully driving workstreams and managing senior-level relationships.

In the hybrid work model for the Manager, Value-Added Services Strategy, employees are expected to work from our San Francisco office three days a week, as determined by leadership. This allows for a balance between remote flexibility and in-person collaboration with the team.

As the Manager, Value-Added Services Strategy, you'll be involved in multi-year strategy development, portfolio diagnostics, and assessments of market opportunities, which may include potential acquisitions. Collaboration with various internal stakeholders is vital to solving complex business problems and providing strategic recommendations.

Success in the Manager, Value-Added Services Strategy role relies on strong analytical skills, effective communication, collaboration, and the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable strategies. Additionally, a proactive approach in managing upward to identify critical opportunities and challenges is crucial.

When responding, focus on specific projects where you guided strategic planning processes, showcasing your approach to alignment with company objectives, and how you managed stakeholder engagement effectively.

Illustrate your priorities by discussing tools and methods you use to manage time and resources effectively, emphasizing your ability to adjust based on business needs.

Answer by outlining your communication strategy, focusing on clarity, conciseness, and tailoring your messaging to the audience while backing it with relevant data.

Discuss your problem-solving approach, including specific examples where you navigated challenges, adapted plans, and kept stakeholders informed throughout the process.

Describe the research methodologies you’ve employed, such as analyzing industry reports, leveraging analytics tools, and connecting insights back to business objectives.

Illustrate your alignment strategy by providing examples of how you integrate company values and mission into your projects and how you ensure that stakeholders are aligned.

Provide a specific example, detailing the topic, your preparation process, and how your insights influenced discussion and decision-making at the meeting.

Mention any specific project management tools you're familiar with, explaining how they helped you manage tasks and priorities efficiently, while promoting collaboration.

Discuss techniques you’ve employed to build relationships and foster a collaborative working environment, emphasizing communication and shared objectives.

Speak to your interest in the company’s mission and values, your alignment with the role's responsibilities, and how your skills can contribute to driving growth within the organization.