Hybrid Strategy & Operations Manager

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About the role

  • Strategy & Operations Manager at Multiverse managing cross-functional initiatives to support the COO's agenda in the fast-paced EdTech industry. Seeking a proactive problem-solver with analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project management for certain cross-functional strategic and operational initiatives, ensuring timely and successful execution.
  • Attend meetings on cross-functional initiatives with the COO to provide project management support and facilitate post-meeting follow-up.
  • Run brainstorming, coordination and facilitation meetings to move initiatives forward
  • Join teams undertaking strategic or one-off projects, including project management and strategic contributions.
  • Act as a thought partner to the COO, anticipating needs and proactively addressing challenges.
  • Prepare comprehensive briefing materials, including agendas, talking points, speeches and presentations, for internal and external meetings, ensuring the executive is fully prepared.
  • Provide strategic counsel on meeting preparation, desired outcomes, and follow-up actions, ensuring meetings are productive and impactful.
  • Ensure the COO's time spent aligns with strategic priorities, maximizing effectiveness.
  • Liaise with the team EA to schedule necessary meetings to advance key priorities and ensure timely follow-up on commitments.
  • Liaise with external stakeholders to ensure everyone is well briefed.
  • Occasionally conduct market analysis and other strategic research to support decision-making.
  • Prepare materials for board meetings, exec meetings and other critical presentations.
  • Collaborate with the PR and brand team to prepare the executive for external events, panels, and speaking engagements, including briefing materials, speeches, and practice sessions with feedback.
  • Facilitate relationship-building between the executive and team members at all levels of the organization.
  • Act as a cultural ambassador, promoting and reinforcing the company's core values.
  • Demonstrate a high level of tech-literacy and comfort with utilising various digital tools and platforms.
  • Proactively explore and experiment with emerging AI productivity and reasoning tools to enhance efficiency and strategic insights.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to leverage AI to streamline processes and improve decision-making.

Requirements

  • 6 - 10 years of high-calibre professional experience in strategy, strategy consulting, operations, or a related field, preferably in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and achieving measurable results.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a high EQ and the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
  • Experience working closely with senior executives is highly desirable.
  • Smart and dynamic, with strong data analysis skills.
  • Very tech literate, and comfortable experimenting with AI tools.
  • Proficiency / fluency in another European language would be an advantage.
  • Some kind of sense of humour / ability not to take life / yourself too seriously

Benefits

  • 27 days holiday, plus 5 additional days off: 1 life event day, 2 volunteer days, 2 company-wide wellbeing days (M-Powered Weekend) and 8 bank holidays per year
  • private medical Insurance with Bupa, a medical cashback scheme, life insurance, gym membership & wellness resources through Wellhub and access to Spill - all in one mental health support
  • Hybrid work offering - for most roles we collaborate in the office three days per week with the exception of Coaches and Instructors who collaborate in the office once a month
  • Work-from-anywhere scheme - you'll have the opportunity to work from anywhere, up to 10 days per year
  • Beyond the desk, we make time for weekly catch-ups, seasonal celebrations, and have a kitchen that’s always stocked!

Job title

Strategy & Operations Manager

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Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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