SAGE - Senior Manager - Strategy & Transformation

Job Title: Senior Manager - Strategy & Transformation About the Company: We are a Fortune-level, US-headquartered multinational enterprise with operations across multiple industries and geographies. Our portfolio spans technology-enabled services, manufacturing, consumer businesses, and digital platforms. Role Overview: The Strategy & Transformation Senior Manager will work closely with executive leadership, business unit heads, and functional leaders to shape enterprise-wide strategy, enable inorganic and organic growth, design future-ready operating models, and drive large-scale transformation initiatives. This role blends strategy formulation, analytics-driven insight generation, and hands-on execution, supporting decisions that influence long-term value creation across a diverse global portfolio. Key Responsibilities: 1. Corporate Strategy & Growth: - Lead development of enterprise and business-unit strategies, including: - Market entry and expansion strategies - Portfolio optimization and capital allocation - Competitive positioning and growth prioritization - Translate strategic intent into executable roadmaps with clear milestones, KPIs, and value tracking. - Support annual and long-range strategic planning cycles in partnership with Finance, Operations, and Business Leadership. 2. Mergers, Acquisitions & Portfolio Strategy: Support end-to-end inorganic growth initiatives, including: - Target identification and strategic fit assessment - Commercial and operational synergy evaluation Financial and strategic due diligence: - Post-merger integration (PMI) planning and execution - Drive portfolio reviews to identify divestiture, carve-out, or turnaround opportunities. - Collaborate with Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, and external advisors. 3. Operating Model & Organization Design: - Partner with C-suite and senior leaders to design future-ready operating models, including: - Global vs. regional governance models - Shared services, GBS, and platform-based operating structures - Digital-first, data-driven organizational designs - Redesign workflows, roles, and decision rights to improve speed, accountability, and scalability. - Support workforce transformation initiatives aligned to future-of-work priorities. 4. Enterprise Transformation & Execution: Lead large-scale transformation programs spanning: - Digital transformation - Cost and productivity improvement - Process simplification and automation - Apply structured problem-solving and change management methodologies to ensure sustainable impact. - Track benefits realization and ensure delivery of committed business outcomes. 5. Data, Analytics & Insights: Leverage advanced analytics, dashboards, and business intelligence to: - Diagnose performance gaps - Identify value creation levers - Support executive decision-making - Partner with data science, IT, and analytics teams to embed insights into daily operations. 6. Executive & Stakeholder Engagement: - Prepare executive-level presentations for Board, CEO, and senior leadership forums. - Act as a trusted thought partner to business leaders across domains and geographies. - Manage and mentor junior team members and cross-functional project teams. Experience: - 6-10 years of experience in one or more of the following: - Top-tier strategy consulting - Corporate strategy / corporate development in a large multinational - Transformation roles within complex, global organizations - Proven experience working across multiple industries or business models. - Strong exposure to executive-level stakeholders. Core Skills & Capabilities: - Strategic Thinking: Ability to frame ambiguous problems and develop fact-based strategies - Issue-Based Problem Solving: Structured approach to complex, unstructured business challenges - Analytical Rigor: Strong quantitative, financial, and data-analysis skills - Business Acumen: Deep understanding of value drivers, operating metrics, and industry trends - Execution Orientation: Ability to translate strategy into action and deliver measurable outcomes - Communication & Influence: Executive-ready storytelling and stakeholder management skills