Strategy Manager

This role reports into the Head of Strategy, as part of the Strategy, Marketing, and Partnerships team. Strategy at Ensign possesses a broad mandate: from organisational strategy, to corporate development, to strategic partnerships with the government and our shareholders. This is a rare opportunity for exposure across a variety of workstreams and to deliver impact for an organisation in its next stage of growth.

We are looking for an independent operator who thrives on the edge. You are unfazed in the face of new and ambiguous problems – you break them down and try different ways to achieve desired outcomes. You enjoy pivoting between the big picture and the operational details, and the satisfaction of building things from 0 to 1. Your day-to-day never looks quite the same, and you can scale up significantly as needed during critical periods. You build trust with key stakeholders from Day 1, showing up with credible presence and a point of view. Stakeholder engagement is your bread and butter, and your forte. Most importantly: you are deeply curious about technology, people, and the organisation, which gives you an eye for opportunities to add value.

Duties & responsibilities

• Own and drive strategic workstreams in partnership with the Head of Strategy to define and execute workstreams that determine the future direction of the company. These may include:
• Commercial strategy
• Organisational strategy
• Corporate development (investments, M&A)
• Strategic partnerships
• Take end-to-end ownership of assigned workstreams, including:
• Define work plan and timelines
• Identify right stakeholders to collaborate with and bring them on the journey
• Lead quantitative and/or qualitative analysis to generate actionable insights
• Develop & deliver presentations to relevant stakeholders
• Develop clear and effective materials to management and stakeholders, including reports, presentation slides and data sheets
• Researching and analysing market reports, financial data, technology and industry trends that would be required to develop Ensign's priorities and direction
• Drive stakeholder engagement and alignment, both internal and external, including government agencies, shareholders and Ensign executives
• Translate strategy into execution, supporting the implementation and follow-through of key initiatives
• Actively contribute perspectives and thoughtful questions, bringing forward ideas to help shape strategic direction and decision making
• Performing other relevant duties as assigned

Key qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with more than 5 years of experience
• Problem-solving: ability to think in a structured way, interpret data, develop insights
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English
• Strong stakeholder management skills: driving collaboration and building win-win relationships for the long-term, whether internally or externally
• Self-starter who can operate independently, with strong organisation capabilities & time management
• Comfort with ambiguity, and ability to navigate and pivot as needed
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and relevant AI tools
• Demonstrated ownership mindset, with the ability to build initiatives from 0 to 1 and drive them through to completion
• Growth mindset and proactive ownership over your own career development

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience in consulting or in-house strategy ideal
• Experience in engaging senior stakeholders and owning projects or workstreams
• Deep knowledge of financial and operational metrics
• Experience in the IT or Cybersecurity industry a plus, though not a requirement