Sr Manager Strategy - US Remote

Lensa; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate company is seeking a dynamic individual for their Strategy Office. This role involves spearheading strategic initiatives to enhance the real estate experience. The candidate will work closely with executives, leading cross-functional teams and strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in strategy development or corporate transformation.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for corporate strategy.
• Lead transformation projects including process optimization.
• Monitor and report on the progress of initiatives.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Communication

Interpersonal

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

MBA or higher

Tools

Agile Methodologies

Project Management Tools

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Anywhere Real Estate is looking for a dynamic and driven individual to join our Strategy Office. This pivotal role involves spearheading strategic initiatives and transforming our enterprise to enhance the real estate experience for agents, consumers, and employees. If you have a knack for strategy development, transformation, and change management, and a proven track record of leading complex projects, we want you on our team!

Reporting to the VP of Strategy & Competitive Intelligence at Anywhere Real Estate, this high-profile position offers exposure across all functions and business units, with potential growth into operational roles within the company. You will work closely with our executive team and corporate leaders, leading strategic thinking, development, and cross-functional teams as part of a 'SWAT team' on prioritized projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning: Develop and execute strategic plans to drive corporate strategy and transformation initiatives.
2. Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market analysis and competitive benchmarking to inform strategic decision-making.
3. Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
4. Project Leadership: Lead transformation projects, including process optimization, technology integration, and organizational restructuring.
5. Workshops & Training: Facilitate workshops and training sessions to build strategy and transformation capabilities within the organization.
6. Progress Monitoring: Monitor and report on the progress of initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
7. Communication: Collaborate with the communications team to package and communicate the company’s strategy to employees.
8. Project Management: Oversee projects as both leader and manager, ensuring timely execution.
9. Business Cases: Establish business cases, project workplans, and cross-functional teams for initiatives.
10. Lifecycle Support: Support decisions to expand, contract, pivot, or cancel initiatives during the full project lifecycle.
11. KPI Establishment: Support strategy development, initiative prioritization, and KPI establishment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field; MBA or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in strategy development, corporate transformation, or management consulting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills; proven experience in leading large-scale transformation projects.
• Familiarity with industry trends and best practices in strategy, transformation, and change management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities.
• Proven leadership, strategic thinking, and project management skills.
• Innovative, entrepreneurial mindset capable of operating under ambiguity.
• Experience in highly matrixed environments and working across multiple business units.
• Sound business judgment and influence skills with executive management.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with digital transformation, including AI and automation technologies.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Strong financial analysis and business case development skills.

Our Winning Behaviors

At Anywhere Real Estate, we prioritize:

• Obsess About Growth: Focus on impactful actions that accelerate growth, prioritize value creation, and make data-driven big swings.
• Always Find a Better Way: Embrace possibilities, improve speed and simplicity, challenge the status quo, and stay curious and agile.
• Relentlessly Focus on Talent: Attract and retain top talent, uphold high standards, foster diversity, and promote continuous learning and improvement.
• Achieve Exceptional Results: Take decisive actions, overcome barriers, and leverage facts and collective wisdom to deliver outstanding results.

Learn more about our company culture and values in our Impact Report.

Our award-winning culture has earned recognition from organizations such as Great Place to Work, Forbes, Newsweek, and Ethisphere.

EEO Statement: EOE including disability/veteran

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting