Global Strategy & Growth Lead; Hybrid

London, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, United Kingdom

Work Location Type: hybrid

Position:Senior Group Strategy Manager
Location:London (hybrid working with 3 days a week in the office; occasional international travel)
Reporting to:Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for publishing and innovation? Do you thrive on shaping big ideas into actionable strategies
-connecting the dots across teams, building capabilities and bringing people together to turn concepts into reality? If so, our Group Strategy & Corporate Development team wants to hear from you. We’re a small, curious and globally connected team within DK, partnering with a variety of teams and stakeholders to help shape the future of our business.

What you’ll be doing

Shape and support key leadership forums, working closely with the CCSO, CEO and leadership team to drive alignment, prioritisation and effective decision-making across the organisation

Lead high-impact strategy, growth and transformation projects across DK globally, from shaping the opportunity through to execution and measurable impact

Provide structure and strategic direction to solve ambiguous business challenges and translate ideas into actionable plans and measurable outcomes

Deliver clear, data‑driven insights and business cases through rigorous analysis and market research

Drive implementation by working hand‑in‑hand with editors, marketers, technologists, finance and operations to turn recommendations into action

Identify and help deliver opportunities for growth, innovation and improved ways of working, including through AI and emerging technologies

Mentor and develop colleagues, fostering a culture of learning, experimentation and high performance

Represent DK in global forums and cross‑divisional committees, sharing best practices and strengthening relationships across Penguin Random House  and Bertelsmann

Required experience & skills

Proven experience in strategy development and leading high-impact, complex and cross-functional strategic projects from conception through to execution and measurable results, gained in management consulting, corporate strategy or a similar role

Strong analytical, market analysis and financial-modelling skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information into clear, compelling strategic recommendations

Strong commercial judgement and an entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities, challenge the status quo and turn ideas into action

Demonstrated interest in emerging technologies, particularly AI, and their potential to transform businesses and ways of working

Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with experience working in an international context and with stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite and senior leadership, and the ability to challenge, influence and build alignment across different perspectives

Innovative, adaptable and resilient, comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities

A collaborative and inclusive approach to leadership, with the ability to inspire, mentor and build consensus across diverse stakeholders and project teams

Experience in publishing or another creative industry is highly desirable, but not essential

What you’ll get

Impact at scale: A rare opportunity to shape the strategic evolution of a global publishing house known for its originality, quality and ability to transform

Cross‑functional exposure:
You’ll work across editorial, commercial, technology, finance and operations, building capabilities and connecting dots across our group

Global collaboration:
Join a diverse community of colleagues in the UK, US, Germany, India and beyond and colleagues across the Penguin Random House and Bertelsmann Group

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