Strategy Manager

LCBO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization in Toronto is seeking an experienced individual to drive strategic initiatives and project management. You will be responsible for conducting market research, collaborating with business leaders, and managing projects to enhance profitability and efficiency. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in a relevant industry, strong leadership skills, and an undergrad degree in Business. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health/Dental Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Defined Benefit Pension

Discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in retail or beverage alcohol industry.
• 5+ years of proven experience in consulting, corporate strategy or Finance role.
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and explain challenges and opportunities for strategic decision-making.
• Conduct comprehensive market research to inform strategic plans.
• Manage assigned projects throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Market research

Project management

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business or related area

MBA

Tools

Power BI

MicroStrategy

Job description

Location Address: 100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor, Toronto

Number of Openings: 1

Pay: $73,027.00 - $127,554.00

Job Posting Description:

This is an onsite role #LI-Onsite

About the Role

• Apply strategic and visionary thinking to identify and explain our challenges and opportunities, to guide the development and prioritization of projects and lead strategic decision-making at the executive level.
• Conduct comprehensive market research, exploring industry trends, customer preferences, and global retail landscapes, to inform the development of the 3-year Strategic Plan and become an expert of the Canadian alcohol & beverage landscape.
• Translate market insights into relevant recommendations through seamless integration of business cases and presentation materials.
• Collaborate with Divisional Leaders to construct strategic roadmaps aligning with the annual Strategic Plan, ensuring the achievement of Divisional Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to evaluate both short- and long-term performance.
• Strategy content development for C- level and the Board when needed; and support the broader rollout and communications of the corporate strategy to our organization.
• Work closely with business leaders and partners across our B2C, B2B and Operational divisions and become a trusted, strategic advisor and collaborator.
• Manage assigned projects throughout the project lifecycle, supplying leadership to project team members.
• Identify business & portfolio inefficiencies and help improve or innovate new processes to help improve strategy for some of the most impactful areas of our business.
• Develop strategies that are grounded, will deliver profitable growth, and create differentiation while remaining aligned with LCBO’s Mission, Vision and Values.
• Support the coordination and facilitation of the enterprise-wide project intake process and portfolio/project governance framework to guide how the LCBO evaluates important projects across divisions.

About You

• An undergraduate degree in a Business or related area; MBA is a strong asset.
• 5+ years of experience in retail or beverage alcohol industry.
• 5+ years of proven experience in consulting, corporate strategy or Finance role.
• Experience engaging with diverse team members, including senior executives, cross-functional teams, and external partners. Strong discernment in presenting complex ideas and influencing decision-making processes.
• Experience in planning, coordinating and supporting strategic, operational, and tactical projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to accomplish strategic plans.
• Proven experience in project management.
• Power BI, MicroStrategy and data visualization experience an asset.
• Facilitation experience, including Design Thinking and Co-creation methodologies an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills including ability to effectively influence and engage stakeholders and resolve conflicts.

Benefits

• Health/Dental Benefits
• Access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program
• a Defined Benefit Pension
• Discounts on products and services via Workperks.

There is a world of opportunities at the LCBO…

Join an organization where you can be challenged while achieving your true potential. A place where you can make a positive impact supporting Ontario business and communities. Discover a safe, healthy, diverse, inclusive, and accountable workplace where your wellbeing is our top priority. At the LCBO, your contributions are respected and valued. Be part of our journey as we invest in people and technology to transform an organization. There really is a world of opportunities at the LCBO.

We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, so everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an interview or employment opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation.

Please submit your resume via Workday by 11:59pm on the deadline date. We appreciate your interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Work Hours: 36.25

Union / Non-Union: Non-Union

Job Posting End Date: October 6, 2025

The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.