Strategic Planning Manager

Job Description

As a dynamic and high profile central Strategy team we play a pivotal role in developing Virgin Media O2's long term business plans and guarding its integrity and evolution for value creation.

This role is a critical contributor to this responsibility, supporting the Strategic Planning Director in the cross-functional development of our 3-10-year plans and the subsequent monitoring of the delivery of those plans to successfully achieve company goals!

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, high performing 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;

• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of business modelling, forecasting and scenario building
• Self-starting individual, resourceful and solution-driven, able to manage and successfully deliver multiple tasks in parallel
• Excellent team-working and interpersonal skills, building positive relationships across the business and broader group
• Strong written communication and structured story-telling ability
• Knowledge of the telecoms market and digital services and of the potential opportunities/threats for the industry

The other stuff we are looking for

• Some enterprise-wide strategy development experience relevant to tier 1 global Telco operation
• Knowledge and experience of the broader TMT space
• Working with central teams and Divisions to support the delivery of compelling annual and long-range business plans for VMO2 which meet EC and shareholder expectations
• Design & communicate the strategic direction for business wide stakeholders to ensure alignment of strategic plans with operational plans
• Knowledge of key customer, economic, technology and regulatory trends, and potential strategic moves of competitors.

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

f 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 a Saville and competency based interview.

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

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