Corporate Strategy Senior Manager

Job Description

Do you thrive on shaping strategic direction, resolving complex challenges, and guiding high-impact decisions? At Virgin Media O2 (VMO2), you’ll have the opportunity to tackle some of the most complex strategic challenges in the UK Telecommunications sector. Following the formation of our £31bn joint venture in 2021, we’ve accelerated our integration efforts, unlocked significant synergies, and remain committed to driving long-term growth and shareholder value.

As a Senior Manager within our Corporate Strategy team, you’ll lead high-impact projects, mentor emerging talent, and drive enterprise-wide transformations. You’ll serve as a key thought partner to leadership and have a tangible impact on the company’s strategic roadmap.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Project Leadership: Direct complex, cross-functional strategy projects from ideation to implementation, ensuring alignment with VMO2’s long-term vision and goals
• Executive Advisory: Engage directly with senior leaders offering clear, data-driven recommendations on critical strategic issues and growth opportunities
• Growth & M&A Initiatives: Identify and assess new avenues for value creation, including partnerships, alliances, and acquisitions, and guide stakeholders through strategic assessment
• Board-Ready Deliverables: Produce high-quality strategic materials and proposals suitable for Board/ Executive level review, balancing analytical rigor with clear, compelling storytelling
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment, and providing ongoing coaching and career development support

Location: Paddington (2-3 days per week)

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, hard-working teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

• 7+ years of experience in strategic roles—such as corporate strategy, strategic planning, management consulting, or related fields—demonstrating a consistent track record of delivering high-impact projects
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with proven ability to influence and advise senior executives
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen, including the ability to structure complex problems, conduct rigorous analysis, and derive actionable insights
• Demonstrated experience in leading and motivating teams, with a history of successfully managing multiple projects and priorities in dynamic environment.
• A proactive, self-starting mindset, comfortable navigating ambiguity

The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring;

• Familiarity with the telecommunications, media, and technology (TMT) sector or digital services
• An innovative, growth-oriented mindset, with an ability to identify emerging trends and recommend strategic responses

What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include 3 interview stages on Teams' and in person.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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