Senior Strategy Manager

Oaktree Talent Group & Future State Consulting; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Strategy Manager to influence customer strategy. This role involves leading strategic projects, developing insights for senior stakeholders, and mentoring direct reports. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of management consulting experience with a strong problem-solving background and excellent communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to impact customer experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in management consulting with experience from top firms such as McKinsey or Bain.
• Proven experience in hypothesis‑driven problem solving and business case development.
• Strong understanding of strategic frameworks and analytical methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end strategic projects from framing problems to executing solutions.
• Develop insight‑driven recommendations for senior audiences.
• Manage multiple cross‑functional projects and stakeholder groups.
• Guide market research and data analysis to identify high‑impact opportunities.
• Coach and mentor 1‑2 direct reports.

Skills

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Strategy Manager

We’re looking for a Senior Strategy Manager to join a well known brand with a highly regarded team.

Play a key role in shaping the next horizon of customer strategy and this is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex problems, leading cross‑functional initiatives, and influencing senior stakeholders.

As Senior Strategy Manager, you’ll help co‑create enterprise‑wide strategy, lead the annual corporate planning process, and develop insights that inform C‑suite and Board decision‑making. You’ll bring structure, creativity, and customer focus to strategic challenges, guiding projects from definition to delivery.

Base Pay Range

A$200,000.00/yr - A$220,000.00/yr

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end strategic projects from framing problems to executing solutions.
• Develop insight‑driven recommendations and craft compelling narratives for senior audiences.
• Manage multiple cross‑functional projects and stakeholder groups.
• Guide market research and data analysis to identify high‑impact opportunities.
• Coach and mentor 1‑2 direct reports to build strategic capability across the business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in management consulting with experience from McKinsey, Bain, BCG or the likes of LEK, Kearney, Oliver Wyman, Strategy&.
• Proven experience in hypothesis‑driven problem solving, business case development, and financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of strategic frameworks and analytical methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build executive‑level presentations.
• A proactive, team‑oriented mindset with a passion for driving enterprise impact.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to make a tangible impact on customer experience and strategic growth in a dynamic, purpose‑driven organisation.