Business Strategy Transformation Lead - Jobs in Toronto

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Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies to small and mid-sized organizations in Canada/US. We are currently hiring for aBusiness Strategy Transformation Leadfor our global IT M amp;A client in the GTA.Role: Business Strategy Transformation LeadType: Fulltime, PermSalary Range: $130,000 - $140,000 as base depending on overall experience + bonus + project bonus +benefits + company stock plan. OTEs for this role are about 160-180k total comp.Location: Remote - Mississauga, ON, CanadaJob DescriptionWhat You #39;ll Do:In this role, you will collaborate with senior leadership team members across the organization, managing diverse projects spanning various areas, including:Market Assessment and Analysis: Conduct thorough industry and trend research, market analysis, and market sizing to address business challenges, evaluate potential M amp;A targets, and support Sales and Marketing growth for company investments.Value Creation and Transformation: Identify, develop, and implement strategies to improve business performance at our portfolio companies. Will work with senior management at our portfolio companies to lead projects related to Pricing, Go-to-Market, Change Management / Organization, etc.Innovation and Applied AI: Push innovation at our portfolio companies by developing frameworks, approaches, and use cases/prototypes where AI can help re-invent their processes and business model.Reporting and Dashboarding: Create insightful reports and dashboards to consolidate key findings and provide data-driven insights for executive decision-making.This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in all aspects of successful B2B software company management, from strategic planning to execution. It provides a dynamic platform with a global scope and ample prospects for long-term career progression. Your role entails working closely with senior management and leaders to drive business growth within the company #39;s portfolios.Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Independently conduct research and analysis to formulate strategy recommendations.
• Analyze and synthesize key insights from diverse data sources to drive strategy and inform decision-making.
• Promote thought leadership by developing and presenting reuseable data assets.
• Act as thought partners to leaders on strategic planning and long-term business strategy development.
• Collaborate across departments like Finance, M amp;A, and portfolio teams for in-depth research and analysis.
• Assess organic growth opportunities and contribute to fostering a culture of innovation.
• Undertake any special projects as required.

• Bachelors or masters degree in business, economics, engineering, mathematics, philosophy, or related fields.
• 5 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar analytical role, with a background in AI / software industry being advantageous.
• Strong strategic thinking skills to derive and deliver key insights from data.
• High-level of competency of data visualization tools (Power BI is a plus) and proficient in Excel and PowerPoint for effective reporting.
• Sound knowledge of business financials and operations.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships at the executive level.
• Skilled in synthesizing trends and consolidating findings into meaningful, visually appealing formats for presentations to executives.
• Excellent project management skills, communication abilities, and a self-starter attitude.
• High curiosity, passion for continuous learning and creative problem-solving.
• Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to travel occasionally ( lt;20% of the time).