Strategy Manager playing a critical role in executing new growth initiatives for PPRO's payment solutions. Collaborating with leadership to turn strategic intent into tangible business outcomes.
Responsibilities
Play a critical role in identifying, validating, and executing new growth initiatives across the business.
Act as the business owner for new bets, driving initiatives end-to-end from early validation through execution and scaling.
Work hands-on with Product, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, Risk, and Legal teams to drive progress.
Influence senior stakeholders without formal authority and align teams around clear goals and priorities.
Provide clear, structured updates to senior leadership on progress, risks, and outcomes.
Requirements
6-8+ years of experience in execution-heavy roles within fast-moving environments.
Strong preference for experience in payments, fintech, or adjacent regulated industries.
Background in roles such as Strategy & Operations, Business Operations, Expansion, New Products, or similar.
Proven track record of taking ambiguous initiatives from idea to execution and measurable outcomes.
Strong commercial judgment and analytical capability.
Ability to operate independently with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to structure and convey complex ideas clearly.
A strong bias toward action and delivery over analysis for its own sake.
Benefits
Hybrid working - We offer a hybrid structure with a 3 days / week on site expectation, so you can strike the balance between office and home working.
In addition to our 28-day holiday allowance, we also provide a work from abroad policy, enabling employees to work remotely for up to another 30 days per year.
Learning and Development - We offer a GBP 1,000 annual budget to support your professional growth.
Insurance - We want our employees to benefit from various insurances including a medical insurance (BUPA health care plan) and a 5% matching pension plan through Now Pensions.
Enhance Family Leave - We offer enhanced family leave to support you during key life moments.
Workplace Nursery Scheme - Save on childcare through salary exchange.
Gym membership - PPRO helps contribute towards the costs of your gym membership.
Mental Health Platform - We’ve teamed up with a top well-being platform to provide well-being resources and support.
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