Manager, Value-Added Services Strategy - job 1 of 20

As a Manager, Value-Added Services Strategy, you will play a key role in guiding the strategic planning process and leading multi-year strategy development projects. You'll communicate critical recommendations to senior management and support the leadership team in executive meetings. Managing day-to-day activities to meet project timelines while synthesizing market research into actionable insights is also a crucial part of your role.

The role of Manager, Value-Added Services Strategy requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a demonstrated capacity to manage multiple stakeholders. A high emotional intelligence (EQ) and intellectual quotient (IQ) will also serve you well in this versatile position as you navigate through complex strategic discussions with senior leaders.

In the role of Manager, Value-Added Services Strategy, you will lead various important projects including long-range strategy development, assessments of growth opportunities or potential acquisitions, and providing insights for executive client forums. All of these projects are central to enhancing our company’s competitive positioning and operational effectiveness.

The Manager, Value-Added Services Strategy position follows a hybrid work model where employees are expected to work from the San Francisco office three days a week. This allows for valuable in-person collaboration, while still offering the flexibility of remote work. Specific on-site days will be determined by leadership.

The Manager, Value-Added Services Strategy plays a crucial role in ensuring that the company's strategic plans and initiatives align with its mission and overall objectives. You will be instrumental in synthesizing insights and research that not only supports current opportunities but also identifies potential threats, driving long-term growth and stability for the organization.

Discuss specific instances where you led strategic planning initiatives, highlighting how you structured the process, engaged stakeholders, and the outcomes achieved. Use metrics where possible to substantiate your success.

Explain your process for assessing project importance based on business impact and urgency. Use examples to show how you have successfully balanced competing priorities and maintained project timelines.

Share your approach to crafting clear and impactful presentations, including how you tailor your communication styles to different audiences. Discuss a specific example of a strategic recommendation you've communicated successfully.

Describe your approach to receiving constructive feedback, explaining how you address concerns and maintain collaborative relationships. Highlight an example where compromise led to successful strategic consensus.

Reference the specific analytical frameworks or tools you commonly use, such as SWOT analysis or Porter’s Five Forces, and explain how they help inform your strategic decisions.

Use this opportunity to demonstrate your analytical and problem-solving skills. Discuss the lessons learned from the experience and how it shaped your strategic approach moving forward.

Explain your process for continuously measuring and connecting initiatives to company goals, discussing the importance of feedback loops and adjustments to ensure alignment.

Provide a specific example where you took disparate data points, analyzed them, and presented an actionable strategy. Highlight the results achieved from this synthesis.

Discuss your strategies for fostering teamwork and morale during challenging projects, including communication techniques and leadership styles that promote a positive work environment.

Share your passion for strategic work and how your values align with the company’s mission. Discuss specific aspects of this role that excite you and how you envision making a tangible impact.