Strategy Manager - remote job

MGID is hiring a Strategy Manager - a lead role, which means responsibility for a team or a direction. The role sits in Other jobs and is fully remote. The company places no restriction on where the candidate lives, so you can apply from anywhere.

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MGID, a global leader in advertising technology, is at the forefront of native advertising, operating a programmatic platform that spans over 200 countries. The company employs a real-time bidding (OpenRTB) model with AI-driven targeting and content recommendation tools, reaching hundreds of millions of users each month.

MGID is currently looking for a Strategy Manager to assist in shaping the company’s multi-year strategic vision, with a particular emphasis on moving from a product-centric approach to a customer-value focus, analyzing strategic product and investment opportunities, and translating these strategies into actionable, cross-functional initiatives.

This position operates in a dynamic, data-intensive ad-tech setting and reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Role Overview

The Strategy Manager will serve as a critical strategic advisor to the COO and leadership team, responsible for formulating MGID’s medium- to long-term strategy, examining strategic options for products and markets, and ensuring that strategic priorities are transformed into specific, prioritized projects with clear ownership and measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

Who You Are:

- At least 10 years of experience in strategy, corporate development, or similar roles in international tech scale-ups or high-growth environments; experience in ad-tech or programmatic advertising is highly desirable. - A proven history of success in a top-tier consulting firm (such as McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or Big Four strategy practices) or a comparable strategic role in a technology company. - Practical experience in creating and presenting compelling strategic proposals that have made a significant internal impact, such as new market entry, product portfolio optimization, or major investment decisions. - Proficient in financial modeling, including experience with valuation methods like DCF, NPV, and IRR, and the ability to develop and maintain investment models in Excel. - Experience collaborating with product, commercial, data/BI, and operations leaders in a fast-paced, remote-first work environment. - Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and foster alignment across different regions. - A proactive approach to work, capable of independently designing and executing strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Product Strategy

- Lead the development and articulation of MGID’s overall strategy and strategic direction for the next 3-5 years, ensuring alignment with business goals and growth plans. - Assess strategic perspectives for specific products and portfolios, considering market exposure, competitive dynamics, and growth potential. - Support the transition to a customer-value-led company by integrating customer-centric frameworks into strategic planning, prioritization, and roadmap decisions.

Investment & Business Evaluation

- Lead the evaluation of individual investment opportunities, including new products, markets, partnerships, and M&A, and prepare detailed business cases with clear financial impact assessments. - Develop and refine company evaluation models, such as DCF, NPV, IRR, and scenario analysis, ensuring consistent application across strategic and investment decisions. - Contribute to accelerator and corporate venture initiatives by identifying and selecting startup investments that align with business growth and strategic synergy.

Strategy Execution & Prioritization

- Translate corporate strategy into detailed projects and initiatives, collaborating closely with the Chief Product Officer, Chief Revenue Officer, and BI Director on prioritization, resource allocation, and sequencing. - Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance frameworks to monitor strategy implementation and outcomes, and establish governance and reporting routines for strategic workstreams. - Track progress, adjust plans as market conditions change, and recommend corrective actions to ensure strategic initiatives stay on course.

Strategic Analysis & Advisory

- Conduct market, competitor, and customer analysis to inform strategic choices and identify opportunities and risks. - Facilitate scenario planning and stress testing to evaluate strategic resilience under various market and regulatory conditions. - Present strategic recommendations and updates to senior leadership, influencing decision-making with clear, data-driven insights.

At MGID, we foster innovation, collaboration, and a deep passion for AdTech. Our culture is rooted in openness, transparency, and a shared commitment to excellence. We empower our teams to take bold steps, embrace challenges, and grow together in a dynamic, people-first environment. Here, your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and your potential has no limits. Join us and help shape the future of digital advertising!

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