Hybrid Strategy Manager – New Bets

at PPRO

• Job title: Strategy Manager – New Bets
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Strategy Manager playing a critical role in executing new growth initiatives for PPRO's payment solutions. Collaborating with leadership to turn strategic intent into tangible business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Play a critical role in identifying, validating, and executing new growth initiatives across the business.
• Act as the business owner for new bets, driving initiatives end-to-end from early validation through execution and scaling.
• Work hands-on with Product, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, Risk, and Legal teams to drive progress.
• Influence senior stakeholders without formal authority and align teams around clear goals and priorities.
• Provide clear, structured updates to senior leadership on progress, risks, and outcomes.

Requirements

• 6-8+ years of experience in execution-heavy roles within fast-moving environments.
• Strong preference for experience in payments, fintech, or adjacent regulated industries.
• Background in roles such as Strategy & Operations, Business Operations, Expansion, New Products, or similar.
• Proven track record of taking ambiguous initiatives from idea to execution and measurable outcomes.
• Strong commercial judgment and analytical capability.
• Ability to operate independently with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to structure and convey complex ideas clearly.
• A strong bias toward action and delivery over analysis for its own sake.

Benefits

• Hybrid working - We offer a hybrid structure with a 3 days / week on site expectation, so you can strike the balance between office and home working.
• In addition to our 28-day holiday allowance, we also provide a work from abroad policy, enabling employees to work remotely for up to another 30 days per year.
• Learning and Development - We offer a GBP 1,000 annual budget to support your professional growth.
• Insurance - We want our employees to benefit from various insurances including a medical insurance (BUPA health care plan) and a 5% matching pension plan through Now Pensions.
• Enhance Family Leave - We offer enhanced family leave to support you during key life moments.
• Workplace Nursery Scheme - Save on childcare through salary exchange.
• Gym membership - PPRO helps contribute towards the costs of your gym membership.
• Mental Health Platform - We’ve teamed up with a top well-being platform to provide well-being resources and support.