Portfolio Strategy Manager (UK Remote)

Turnitin; Manchester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational technology company in Manchester is seeking a Portfolio Strategy Manager to drive growth by identifying new opportunities and developing strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in market analysis and strategy development. This role offers a chance to work autonomously in a dynamic environment, perfect for strategic thinkers who are passionate about improving education outcomes.

Benefits

Generous time off

Health and wellness programs

Remote-centric culture

Education reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in strategy consulting, product strategy, market analysis, or a similar role.
• Proven ability to conduct market research, analyze data, and derive actionable insights.
• Excellent written and oral presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to identify emerging trends and new market opportunities.
• Develop and articulate clear and compelling strategic frameworks.
• Evaluate new opportunities with business cases and financial models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Market analysis

Strong communication

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Math, Statistics, Engineering or a related field

Tools

Financial modeling

Job description

Overview

Turnitin is seeking an analytical and resilient Portfolio Strategy Manager to join our Product team. This individual will make recommendations to expand our product offerings and drive growth by identifying new opportunities, defining target markets, and developing strategic initiatives.

This highly visible role requires a strategic thinker with a background in performing qualitative and quantitative market and user research and translating findings into business recommendations and execution plans. You will work in partnership across all functions and levels within the company to shape priorities.

If you enjoy operating with autonomy and ambiguity across functions and global regions, getting hands into data, and packaging valuable insights to drive tangible impact, please consider applying.

Responsibilities

• Market Analysis and Opportunity Identification
  • Conduct research, including internal and market analysis, to identify emerging trends, unmet customer needs, and potential new market opportunities.
  • Define and size new target markets, providing data-driven insights into market attractiveness and potential.
  • Analyze competitor strategies, market positioning, and potential threats.
• Portfolio Strategy Development
  • Develop and articulate clear and compelling strategic frameworks for new product offerings and portfolio growth.
  • Define the strategic rationale, target audience, value proposition, and key success metrics for new product initiatives.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align product roadmaps with the overall portfolio strategy.
• Strategic Planning and Execution Support
  • Develop business cases and financial models to evaluate new opportunities.
  • Work cross-functionally to ensure alignment and effective execution of strategic initiatives.
  • Present strategic recommendations and insights to executive leadership and other key stakeholders.

Qualifications

Characteristics for Success

• Self-motivated and self-managing, with strong organizational skills.
• Able to see the big picture, even while diving into the details, and continue driving toward the question to be solved / problem at hand even as focus, priorities and tasks evolve.
• Able to work independently, scoping and managing projects from inception to completion, proactively procuring guidance and resources necessary for success.
• Able to break down complex and ambiguous questions with a mix of analytical rigor, customer insight and input from internal and external data sources.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally, understanding diverse perspectives within the context of the overarching goal(s).
• Bias towards action, operating with a high degree of autonomy and ownership.
• While not a Product Manager, possesses an understanding of product development processes and user experience principles.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Math, Statistics, Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in strategy consulting, product strategy, market analysis, or a similar strategic role within a technology-driven industry.
• Proven ability to conduct market research, analyze data, and derive actionable insights.
• Financial modeling and business case development experience for investment recommendations.
• Comfort with ambiguity and making recommendations that account for missing or imperfect data.
• Excellent written and oral presentation and communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, and enthusiasm for our company values.

Desired

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a related advanced degree.
• Experience in education and/or the ed tech industry.
• Experience working internationally and/or cross-culturally.
• Generally curious, enthusiastic about collaborative problem-solving.
• Experience with strategic frameworks and methodologies.

Tii Elements

• Collaboration & influencing
• Curiosity
• Adaptability
• Cultural awareness

Additional Information

Total Rewards @ Turnitin

• Turnitin maintains a Total Rewards package that is competitive within the local job market.
• People tend to think about their Total Rewards monetarily — regular pay plus bonus or commission — but Turnitin offers more, including generous time off and health and wellness programs, remote-centric culture, and a comprehensive package prioritizing well-being.

Our Mission is to ensure the integrity of global education and meaningfully improve learning outcomes.

Our Values underpin everything we do.

• Customer Centric - Putting educators and learners at the center of everything we do.
• Passion for Learning - Encouraging continuous learning and growth.
• Integrity - The heartbeat of Turnitin.
• Action & Ownership - Bias toward action and accountable decision-making.
• One Team - Break down silos and celebrate collaboration.
• Global Mindset - Respect local cultures and think globally to maximize impact.

Global Benefits

• Remote First Culture
• Health Care Coverage*
• Education Reimbursement*
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• 4 Self-Care Days per year
• National Holidays*
• 2 Founder Days + Juneteenth Observed
• Paid Volunteer Time*
• Charitable contribution match*
• Monthly Wellness or Home Office Reimbursement/*
• Access to Modern Health (mental health platform)
• Parental Leave*
• Retirement Plan with match/contribution*

* varies by country

Seeing Beyond the Job Ad

At Turnitin, we recognize it’s unrealistic for candidates to fulfill 100% of the criteria in a job ad. We encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the requirements because we know that skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and evolve alongside us, join our team!

Turnitin, LLC is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.