Strategy Manager

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VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML's specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world's largest and most awarded health agencies. VML's global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney. About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com . About us. We are a multinational digital consulting firm whose mission is to accelerate the sustainable growth of our clients. We move large organizations to improve the relationship between brands and people through an integrated approach of product design, data and technology. We understand our client's needs and orchestrate our capabilities to achieve objectives rapidly. Our culture is based on diversity, creativity and a cocktail of specialists (strategy, design, technology, data, market research...) Our careers provide an exponential professional growth and participation in high impact projects. Being part of The Cocktail involves being surrounded by an inspiring team from whom you can learn and develop. We work by a motto which is "it's better to ask for forgiveness than for permission", that's why we expect a disruptive, challenging and passionate vision from our workers based on excellence. If you want to move in a challenging environment, create innovative projects and make sure things happen, The Cocktail is for you. This is the challenge. We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Strategy Manager to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a key role in executing strategic plans, driving innovation, and achieving measurable results. You will lead and motivate a team of professionals, manage diverse projects, and collaborate across departments to achieve strategic objectives. In your day to day you will: Strategic Planning & Execution: Take full responsibility for leading proposals and projects from conception to implementation, ensuring all milestones and objectives are met through clear planning and regular monitoring. Support strategic business projects by providing valuable insights and analysis, contributing to understanding business objectives and contexts. Team Leadership: Skilled in leading and motivating mid-sized teams to achieve goals and foster a productive environment. Experienced in mentoring and developing future leaders, nurturing talent within the organization to sustain long-term growth and success. Innovation & Creativity: Demonstrates the ability to support and execute innovative ideas effectively. Encourages creative solutions within the team environment. Develops and progresses ideas and creative solutions to existing problems. Collaboration & Communication: Leads with initiative by identifying opportunities for improvement and driving positive changes within the organization. Coordinates cross-functional teams effectively, ensuring clear communication and collaboration to achieve project success. Continuous Improvement: Keeps abreast of industry trends and new technologies. Actively pursues continuous development in emerging areas to offer cutting-edge solutions, complemented by a comprehensive understanding of global business dynamics for strategic planning and competitive positioning. The ideal candidate Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; Master's degree highly valuable. 7+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, or a related field. Extensive experience in operational models and change management projects, with a strong ability to assess, implement, and optimize strategies for organizational transformation Proven track record of successfully executing strategic plans and achieving measurable results. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Ability to lead and motivate teams, manage

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