Business Development Manager / Strategy & Portfolio Leader

Arion Recruitment Ltd; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 650,759 - 976,139; Full time

Job summary

Arion Recruitment Ltd seeks a Consultant Strategy & Portfolio Leader in Malmö, Sweden. This role involves driving strategic initiatives and managing the innovation portfolio while ensuring seamless execution across the organization. The ideal candidate will have expertise in strategy implementation, strong networking skills, and a proven record in large-scale project management. Experience within the meeting place or retail industry is preferred. Join a global leader committed to innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large-scale projects.
• Solid experience in portfolio management.
• Demonstrated leadership and operational experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee prioritization, follow-up, and risk balance to support strategy deployment.
• Facilitate cross-team efforts and create synergies.
• Inspire and guide the strategic direction across the organization.

Skills

Expertise in designing and implementing strategies

Strong networking and relationship-building skills

Broad knowledge of business development and innovation

Job description

CONSULTANT Strategy & Portfolio Leader

Location: Malmö, Sweden

Company Overview: Our client is a global leader in creating transformative meeting places, enhancing everyday life outside of the home through innovative virtual and physical spaces. They focus on expanding to new locations, embracing digitalization, and achieving sustainability goals.

Role Overview

As a Strategy & Portfolio Leader, you will drive strategic initiatives, manage the innovation portfolio, and ensure seamless strategy execution across the organization. You will lead cross-team collaboration and guide the implementation of strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee prioritization, follow-up, and risk balance to support strategy deployment.
• Facilitate cross-team efforts and create synergies.
• Work with business planning teams to ensure effective strategy implementation.
• Maintain alignment with up-to-date Commitment Plans.
• Inspire and guide the strategic direction across the organization.
• Collaborate on strategies to enhance efficiency and impact.

Key Qualifications

• Expertise in designing and implementing strategies.
• Solid experience in portfolio management.
• Broad knowledge of business development and innovation.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale projects.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and operational experience.
• Experience in the meeting place or retail industry preferred.
• Familiarity with digital tools supporting business initiatives.