Senior Strategy Projects Manager

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Strategy Projects Manager to develop and lead strategic planning and manage projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape corporate strategy and evaluate new business opportunities in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary bonus up to 25%

Private medical insurance

Tech purchase scheme

Cycle to Work options

Life assurance

Income protection

Travel insurance

No-meeting Fridays

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of strategic planning and business development.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and solve complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, identifying growth opportunities.
• Manage the Strategic & Commercial Committee.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Business Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Education

MBA

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16.05.2025

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30.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Strategy Projects Manager

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Salary: £95,000 - £110,000 + up to 25% bonus

Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Reporting to the CEO, the Senior Strategy Projects Manager will develop and lead the strategic planning for the group, managing projects and research initiatives to achieve strategic goals.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape corporate strategy, oversee planning cycles, and evaluate new business opportunities, both organic and acquisition-led. You will bring commercial insight, creativity, and a proactive approach to strategic execution in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, identifying growth opportunities and supporting business units.
• Manage the Strategic & Commercial Committee, including agenda setting and insight preparation.
• Maintain a centralized view of business development activities.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and horizon scanning.
• Collaborate with finance and legal teams on modeling and analysis for deals.
• Track strategic KPIs and support delivery across teams.
• Manage a small team translating strategies into outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of strategic planning and business development.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
• Curious mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and solve complex challenges.
• Experience in a similar role; an MBA is a plus.

What You’ll Get

• Flexible hybrid working with weekly presence in Edinburgh.
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary bonus up to 25%.
• Private medical insurance for you and your family.
• Tech purchase scheme, Cycle to Work, and electric car options.
• Life assurance, income protection, and travel insurance.
• No-meeting Fridays for wellbeing.
• Family and support policies.
• Socials, charity events, and wellness activities.

Our Culture

We value an inclusive, respectful environment fostering diversity of thought and background. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

The ideal candidate will be professional, aspirational, interested in energy transition, and possess a strong commercial mindset. If you seek growth opportunities and challenge, this role offers a great platform.