Strategy Project Manager (f/m)

Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real impact on strategy

Travel perks

Multisport card

Private medical care

Group insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT in Warsaw seeks a Strategy Project Manager or Strategy Specialist to join our Strategy Team. You will define, plan, and implement strategic and operational initiatives across the organization, with the Manager handling complex end-to-end projects and the Specialist leading smaller initiatives.

Both roles involve strategy development, market analysis, M&A coordination, and driving value creation; you will work with internal teams and external advisers, plan scopes,

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy, M&A, strategic initiatives management.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to structure problems.
• Ability to translate concepts into concrete actions.
• Experience in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments.
• MS Office proficiency (Excel/PowerPoint).
• English C1, Polish C2 or native level.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of corporate and functional strategies (e.g., business lines, sales, marketing, operations, fleet, digitalization).
• Identify inefficiencies and value creation opportunities and translate them into actionable initiatives.
• Structure complex business problems, develop strategic scenarios, and perform analyses with business cases.
• Conduct market analysis and competitive benchmarking to generate insights.
• Develop or support formulation of strategic and operational recommendations for the Management Board.
• Lead or support M&A initiatives including pre-deal activities and post-deal integration planning.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external advisers to ensure alignment and execution.
• Lead or support PMI and value realization by tracking synergies, risks, and delivery.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical

Strategic thinking

Communication

Tools

Financial Modeling

Job description

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Car

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Public transport

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Bike

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Your responsibilities

• We are looking fortworolesStrategy Project ManagerandStrategySpecialistto join our Strategy Team and support the organization in defining, planning, and implementing strategic and operational initiatives.
• While both roles will cover a similar scope of responsibilities, they will differ in the level of ownership and complexity of projects. The more experienced person (Manager) will take the lead on the most complex and high-impact strategic initiatives, including end-to-end project ownership, while the Specialist will primarily lead smaller-scale projects and actively contribute to more complex initiatives by supporting theManager.
• In both roles, the person will be involved in strategy development, evaluating strategic and value creation initiatives, coordination or support of M&A projects (pre- and post-deal) and managing implementation projects across these areas. The positions offer an opportunity to grow into increasing levels of responsibility and project ownership over time.
• SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Contribute to the development of corporate and functional strategies (e.g., business lines, sales, marketing, operations, fleet, digitalization).
• Identifyinefficiencies,value creationopportunitiesand translate them into actionable initiatives.
• Structure complex business problems, develop strategic scenarios, and perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, including business case preparation and financial modeling support.
• Conduct market analysis and competitive benchmarking to generate actionable insights.
• Developor support formulation ofstrategic and operational recommendations for the Management Board and key stakeholders.
• Leador supportM&A initiatives, including pre-deal activities (screening, due diligence, valuation) and post-deal integration planning.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal teams and external advisors, ensuring alignment and execution discipline across the transaction lifecycle.
• Leador supportpost-merger integration (PMI) and value realization by tracking synergies, managing risks, and supporting delivery against strategicobjectives.
• Plan and oversee the execution of projects, including scope, timelines, budgets, and KPIs.
• Collaborate with business teams andfacilitatecross-functional communication to ensure effective implementation.
• Identifyimplementationrisks andbarriers, andrecommend mitigation actions.
• Prepare management updates, analyses, and presentations.

Our requirements

• BOTH LEVELS:
• Experience in strategy, M&A, strategic initiatives management (e.g., strategy consulting, M&A consulting, corporate development / strategy departments, value creation advisory).
• Strong analytical skills, ability to structure problems, and synthesize clear conclusions.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with operational execution and translate concepts into concrete actions.
• Experience working onprojects in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment; flexibility.
• Very goodcommand of MS Office tools (at least Excel and PowerPoint).
• Englishproficiencyat a minimum C1 level, Polish native / C2.
• Professionalism, positive attitude, and effective communication skills.
• Independence, accountability, and results-oriented mindset.
• SPECIALIST'S LEVEL:
• 2–4 years of professional experience in relevant areas.
• Experience contributing to or co-leading projects.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a project team under the guidance of a projectlead.
• Growing ownership of defined workstreams and deliverables.
• MANAGER'S LEVEL:
• 4–7 years of professional experience in relevant areas.
• Proven experience leading projects or key strategic initiatives.
• Ability to manage complex projects and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Ownership of project approach, setting direction, and delivering results end-to-end.

Optional

• knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, financialmodeling.

What we offer

• Realimpact on the shape of the strategy and the organization’s development direction.
• Participation in high-visibility projects within the company.
• A dynamic and mission-driven workplace.
• Travel within reach – preferential airfare rates for you and your family.
• Stay active on your own terms – a possibility to purchase a Multisport card to support your preferred fitness activities.
• Comfort and security – option to enroll in private medical care (Luxmed) and attractive group insurance plans.
• Discounted shopping – special offers at Shop & More, as well as in Baltona and Aelia Duty Free stores.

sharing the costs of sports activities

private medical care

sharing the costs of foreign language classes

sharing the costs of professional training & courses

life insurance

corporate products and services at discounted prices