Strategy Manager
Job Overview
The Strategy Manager is responsible for driving critical, cross-functional strategic projects within the organization. This role will take on new, complex ideas, conducting in-depth research and analysis to evaluate the current state of the business and provide actionable insights. The Strategy Manager communicates and coordinates across all levels of leadership within the entire YouVersion organization to ensure successful evaluation of projects. The primary goal will be to help the organization navigate key business decisions by offering a comprehensive set of options, including risks, trade-offs, and viability, to determine the best course of action. This role supports the team's direction, initiatives, and ministry efforts to achieve outcomes that further Life.Church's mission and reach people for Christ.
Job Description
What You'll Do
- Conduct in-depth research to understand the current state of the organization for specific priorities assigned
- Analyze industry trends, competitive dynamics, and market shifts to inform strategic decisions
- Synthesize data into actionable insights to guide conversations and decision-making
- Engage with both internal and external stakeholders to gather diverse insights and perspectives
- Maintain a detailed understanding of the desired outcomes of each project and help teams identify gaps and opportunities
- Partner with project stakeholders, YouVersion leaders, and other teams across the organization to gather insights, validate findings, and ensure alignment with broader organizational goals
- Work cross-functionally to develop and evaluate multiple strategic options for large-scale initiatives, including new products, services, or market expansions
- Identify and assess any risks, trade-offs, and resource implications, and propose mitigation strategies
- Develop clear and actionable business cases for each strategic option, detailing the expected outcomes, investment requirements, timeline, and ROI
- Ensure smooth execution by closely collaborating with implementation teams and providing ongoing support throughout the project lifecycle
- Develop and manage a detailed project schedule that utilizes project management platforms, industry best practices, techniques, and standards
- Adhere to budgets and keep projects on track for successful completion within specification
- Provide regular, clear updates to key stakeholders, ensuring transparency about project progress, challenges and adjustments
- Tailor presentations and communications to various audiences while maintaining clarity and consistency
- Monitor tasks and project progress to make adjustments and recommendations as necessary
- Implement reporting with each strategic initiative that will monitor progress and gather feedback as it is integrated into the organization
Skills Needed to Succeed
- Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions and problem solve with innovation
- Effective at multi-tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change
- Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills to clearly explain complicated processes and foster partnerships
- Effective at process and organizational management to coordinate, structure and provide vision to projects
- Ability to manage conflict and differing opinions while maintaining composure
- Strong leadership skills and understanding of developing and guiding others
- Ability to take a great vision and turn it into reality through strategic execution
- Strong attention to detail that improves productivity, efficiency, and performance within the team
- Bachelor's degree
- 3-5 years of related work experience
Location: Edmond, OK
Website: https://www.youversion.com/
Job Type: Full-time
Role: OTHER
Salary: TO BE DETERMINED
Date Posted: 6 months ago