Lead Strategy Manager

Quantium is a world leader in data science and artificial intelligence. Established in Australia in 2002, Quantium is a global team of more than 1,100 people across 14 locations with a unique blend of capabilities across product and consulting services to help businesses unlock value from data and analytics. Quantium partners with the world’s largest corporations to forge a better, more intelligent world. Job Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: SydneyJob Category: Consumer, Strategy Job Overview We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Strategy Manager to join our Consumer division in Sydney. You’ll be the analytical engine behind Consumer’s leadership team during a period of fundamental transformation, translating strategic ambitions into rigorous frameworks, business cases, and implementation roadmaps. Working directly with senior leadership, you’ll shape the strategic direction of a significant business as it evolves its commercial model, operating approach, and AI‑enabled service portfolio. Responsibilities Strategic problem‑solving: Own the analytical and strategic development of critical business questions including commercial model evolution, client segmentation, operating model design, and business cases for new AI‑enabled service offerings. Go‑to‑market strategy: Partner with Consumer leadership to shape how AI capabilities are commercialised and taken to market, developing client segmentation approaches, pricing strategies, competitive positioning, and compelling value propositions. Implementation partnership: Work alongside delivery teams to translate strategic recommendations into implementation plans, maintaining accountability for strategic intent whilst providing ongoing guidance as recommendations move into delivery. Strategic relationships: Build credibility and influence across Consumer’s Client Partnership teams, Analytics leadership, Product and Technology functions, and international market leads to effectively navigate matrix stakeholder environments. Qualifications Strategy expertise: Approximately 5–7 years of experience in strategy development, ideally with a consulting foundation (MBB, Big 4, or boutique strategy firms) or equivalent strategy roles in complex organisations. Analytical capability: Strong problem‑solving skills with ability to break down ambiguous problems into structured workstreams whilst maintaining focus on practical, implementable recommendations. Financial acumen: Proven financial modelling and business case development experience, including pricing models, market sizing, and financial projections with proficiency in Excel. Communication excellence: Exceptional ability to distil complex analysis into clear executive narratives, with experience producing strategy documents and presenting to senior stakeholders. Self‑starter mindset: Thrive in ambiguity and fast‑paced environments with intellectual curiosity and strong learning orientation, particularly around AI, analytics, and technology trends. Benefits Competitive remuneration: Market‑leading salary and attractive annual bonus scheme. Flexible work arrangements: Achieve work‑life balance at your own pace with hybrid and flexible work arrangements. Parental leave and support: Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers. Career development: Opportunities to move across teams and offices, empowered to shape your own career path. Diversity and inclusion: Embrace diversity and connect with a wide range of interests and communities. Impact: Your contributions resonate, regardless of role or rank. By joining the Quantium team you will challenge your imagination, solve complex problems, and think big. You will be part of a culture that values curiosity, learning and outside‑the‑box thinking. Quantium’s recruitment process involves the collection and use of personal information. For more information, please review our privacy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr