Job Description
The Premier League Strategy team is looking to appoint a Strategy Manager to support the ongoing development and execution of the business’ strategy.
The Premier League’s Strategy team has responsibility for creating and delivering the business’ long-term strategy, working in close partnership with the rest of the organisation. The team works with all business functions to encourage longer-term thinking and support the development of projects aligned to strategic objectives.
The Strategy Manager will make a significant contribution to the Premier League’s future direction, working closely with colleagues on diverse projects from across the business (e.g. digital, finance, football, international).
The successful candidate will be creative thinkers who thrive in a hands-on, collaborative environment and will have excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills.
The Premier League’s Strategy team has responsibility for creating and delivering the business’ long-term strategy, working in close partnership with the rest of the organisation. The team works with all business functions to encourage longer-term thinking and support the development of projects aligned to strategic objectives.
The Strategy Manager will make a significant contribution to the Premier League’s future direction, working closely with colleagues on diverse projects from across the business (e.g. digital, finance, football, international).
The successful candidate will be creative thinkers who thrive in a hands-on, collaborative environment and will have excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of the Premier League’s strategy.
- Work closely with colleagues across the business to develop and implement strategic projects, bringing a fresh perspective and supporting alignment to the strategy.
- Gather and analyse relevant information to shape and assess strategic options, creating structured Excel models and compelling presentations that tell a story.
- Conduct business and market analyses to inform medium- and long-term business planning.
- Prepare materials for club meetings that clearly articulate evidence and concepts.
- Undertake analysis on ad-hoc business issues to support the Chief Strategy Officer and the wider Executive Leadership Team.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Strong academic background with experience in a strategic or analytical role (e.g. corporate strategy, finance, commercial, strategy consulting) within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage, influence and challenge colleagues.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive approach, with the ability to identify opportunities, manage multiple projects and operate in uncertainty.
- Ability to think strategically and creatively, conveying complex strategic issues in a concise way using compelling evidence and conceptual frameworks.
- Proven problem-solving and critical thinking ability, being as comfortable evaluating the bigger picture as working with detailed information.
- Strong analytical skillset, with experience of analysing diverse information to support decision-making.
- High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including the ability to create financial models.
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