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!
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