Senior Strategy Manager

Department: Strategy 

Team: Industry Strategy & Foresight, Corporate Strategy 

Location: London (Hybrid 2 - 3 days in the office) 

Position type: Permanent, Full time 

What the hiring manager says 

In a newly established Strategy function, we are building a small, high-impact team that shapes the future direction of GSMA and the mobile industry. 

Our Senior Strategy Managers are at the heart of this work. They combine structured thinking, analytical rigour, and strong communication skills to turn complex questions into clear recommendations. 

You will work across both sector strategy and corporate strategy priorities — supporting industry foresight, strategic planning, business case development, and executive decision-making. 

This role offers exceptional exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence high-impact industry topics. 

About the Team 

The Strategy team shapes the long-term direction of the GSMA to ensure we provide maximum value to our members and the broader mobile ecosystem. 

The team is responsible for: 

• Sector Strategy & Foresight – defining the industry’s 3–5 year outlook and implications for GSMA

• Corporate Strategy – developing the 3-year strategic roadmap of GSMA, KPIs, business plan, and high-level operating plan

• Strategic Initiatives – leading/ coordinating cross-functional initiatives externally and internally (e.g., 5G monetisation, 6G, AI, Innovation, inorganic growth opportunities, AI-first GSMA etc.)

• GSMA Intelligence – the only data and insights source built from inside the telecoms industry, delivering trusted forecasts, real-time insights and deep research across the global telecoms ecosystem 

• Strategy Group – convening telecom CSOs to align on industry-level priorities

As a small, high-impact team, we work across functions and regions to drive clarity, alignment, and execution against long-term goals. 

About the role  

The Senior Strategy Manager supports the development of high-quality strategic insights, recommendations, and decision frameworks for both industry-facing and internal strategy priorities. 

This role is responsible for: 

• Framing complex problems clearly

• Conducting structured research and analysis

• Synthesising insights into compelling narratives

• Supporting executive decision-making with robust evidence and clear options

The position requires strong intellectual curiosity, analytical discipline, and the ability to work in ambiguity. 

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic Analysis & Insight Development 

• Conduct structured analysis on industry trends (e.g., AI, 5G monetisation, 6G, ecosystem shifts)

• Develop market, competitor, and ecosystem assessments

• Support development of sector outlooks and foresight reports

• Translate complex information into clear strategic implications

Corporate Strategy & Planning Support 

• Support development of 3-year plans and strategic roadmaps

• Assist in portfolio analysis and prioritisation exercises

• Develop business cases and investment assessments

• Support definition of KPIs and success metrics

• Prepare materials for Executive Committee and Board discussions

Problem Structuring & Decision Support 

• Break down ambiguous challenges into structured workstreams

• Build analytical models, scenarios, and frameworks

• Present clear recommendations with defined trade-offs and risks

• Ensure strategic choices are supported by data and evidence

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Work closely with regional and functional teams to gather insights

• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder discussions when required

• Ensure alignment between strategic recommendations and operational realities

 
About You 

• Experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or project delivery roles

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Comfortable working with quantitative and qualitative data

• Ability to structure ambiguous questions into clear frameworks

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• High intellectual curiosity and learning agility. 

• Comfortable operating across different functions and levels of seniority 

• Experience in management consulting, telecom, technology, or digital ecosystems is essential 

 About Your Skills 

• Delivery - providing clear, data-driven recommendations by breaking down complex problems and turning analysis into actionable insights for decision-making 

• Agility - adapting quickly to changing priorities and ambiguity and adjusting approaches to deliver effective outcomes 

• Teamwork - collaborating effectively across teams, building strong relationships and aligning stakeholders to deliver clear, actionable strategic outcomes 

• Analysis - using structured, data-driven analysis to break down complex problems and generate clear, actionable insights 

We strive to offer a meaningful and inclusive application experience for all candidates. Should you require any accommodations or adjustments due to a disability or for any other reason during the hiring process, please contact talent@gsma.com with your request.