Functional Strategy Generalist (III)

Aquent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent, partnered with a globally recognized technology leader, seeks a strategic, analytical professional to drive major initiatives from concept to implementation. Translate market trends into actionable plans, collaborating with executives and product managers to shape the future of work using data-driven insights.

The role emphasizes problem structuring, proactive solution design, and cross-functional influence across regions.

Qualifications

• Proven proficiency in effective questioning techniques to uncover core issues and opportunities.
• Demonstrated expertise in KPIs for strategic measurement and goal achievement.
• Strong background in change management principles and execution.
• Exceptional skills in business insights and analysis, translating data into actionable strategies.
• Ability to achieve leadership alignment and effectively influence diverse stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of business area operations, goals, and priorities.
• Proficiency in systems analysis to understand and optimize complex processes.
• Strong project management skills, capable of managing initiatives from start to finish.
• Advanced data analysis capabilities to derive meaningful conclusions.
• Expertise in stakeholder management, fostering productive relationships and collaboration.
• Skilled negotiator with a track record of achieving favorable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage key strategic initiatives from inception through to completion, ensuring alignment and accelerating progress across teams.
• Collaborate closely with leaders and product managers to operationalize strategic recommendations and drive tangible results.
• Synthesize complex information and provide expert recommendations on emerging trends in the future of work, integrating business and technology strategies, and leveraging ecosystem partnerships.
• Proactively identify and define business challenges across various organizational functions, developing and implementing programs and processes to resolve them.
• Structure complex business issues for leadership, developing comprehensive solutions supported by clear requirements and business justifications.
• Support executives in shaping overall communications strategies across functions and regions, coordinating internal events and aligning internal messaging.
• Establish and refine critical processes for defining organizational objectives, including goal setting (OKRs), quarterly business reviews (QBRs), annual planning, and budget management.
• Oversee workflows for targeting and measurement processes, fostering collaboration among stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate project delivery.
• Develop and recommend strategies for various business areas, working in close partnership with stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives.
• Conduct in-depth strategic analysis to optimize business performance and ensure best-in-class execution within relevant organizational functions.
• Efficiently gather and analyze large datasets, effectively problem-solve, and develop compelling, data-driven business recommendations.

Skills

Questioning

KPIs

Change management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Leadership alignment

Operations awareness

Systems analysis

Project management

Negotiation

Strategic analysis

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized leader in technology and innovation, a company that is continually shaping the future of how we live, work, and connect. This is an extraordinary opportunity to join a dynamic team where your strategic vision and analytical prowess will directly influence critical business decisions and drive operational excellence across various functions. You will play a pivotal role in transforming insights into actionable strategies, impacting significant initiatives from conception to successful implementation and contributing to the evolution of strategic planning within a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment.

About the Role

As a key contributor, you will be at the forefront of strategic and operational initiatives, tackling complex challenges and providing the foundational research, data, and analytical depth needed to guide critical decisions. This role demands a proactive individual who can not only identify and structure problems but also develop innovative solutions that align with overarching organizational goals. You will be instrumental in translating market trends into strategic actions, influencing leadership, and ensuring seamless execution across diverse teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage key strategic initiatives from inception through to completion, ensuring alignment and accelerating progress across teams.
• Collaborate closely with leaders and product managers to operationalize strategic recommendations and drive tangible results.
• Synthesize complex information and provide expert recommendations on emerging trends in the future of work, integrating business and technology strategies, and leveraging ecosystem partnerships.
• Proactively identify and define business challenges across various organizational functions, developing and implementing programs and processes to resolve them.
• Structure complex business issues for leadership, developing comprehensive solutions supported by clear requirements and business justifications.
• Support executives in shaping overall communications strategies across functions and regions, coordinating internal events and aligning internal messaging.
• Establish and refine critical processes for defining organizational objectives, including goal setting (OKRs), quarterly business reviews (QBRs), annual planning, and budget management.
• Oversee workflows for targeting and measurement processes, fostering collaboration among stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate project delivery.
• Develop and recommend strategies for various business areas, working in close partnership with stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives.
• Conduct in-depth strategic analysis to optimize business performance and ensure best-in-class execution within relevant organizational functions.
• Efficiently gather and analyze large datasets, effectively problem-solve, and develop compelling, data-driven business recommendations.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven proficiency in effective questioning techniques to uncover core issues and opportunities.
• Demonstrated expertise in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for strategic measurement and goal achievement.
• Strong background in change management principles and execution.
• Exceptional skills in business insights and analysis, translating data into actionable strategies.
• Ability to achieve leadership alignment and effectively influence diverse stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of business area operations, goals, and priorities.
• Proficiency in systems analysis to understand and optimize complex processes.
• Strong project management skills, capable of managing initiatives from start to finish.
• Advanced data analysis capabilities to derive meaningful conclusions.
• Expertise in stakeholder management, fostering productive relationships and collaboration.
• Skilled negotiator with a track record of achieving favorable outcomes.