The Opportunity A newly created executive opportunity is available with a major ASX-listed organisation operating at scale across Australia and New Zealand and recognised as a trusted partner to the telecommunications industry. As Executive Manager – Strategy & Planning , you will drive long-term growth and strategic direction across a large, complex telecommunications portfolio. This role offers genuine influence, executive visibility, and the opportunity to shape strategy in a rapidly evolving sector. Role Type: Permanent, full-time Location: Hybrid working available; Melbourne or Sydney Salary: Up to $300,000 package bonus The Role You will play a pivotal role in defining and delivering the telecommunications strategic agenda. Working closely with operations, commercial, and business development leaders, you will convert market insight into clear strategic direction and executable plans. This role blends hands-on strategy development with deep market analysis, ensuring the organisation is well positioned to capitalise on emerging opportunities, industry change, and competitive dynamics. It will suit someone who enjoys both thinking and doing; shaping strategy while building the analysis, data, and insights that support executive decision-making. Key Responsibilities Develop and continually refine the sector’s strategic plan in alignment with broader enterprise objectives Build, track, and report on strategic roadmaps, milestones, and outcomes Lead market research across industry trends, customer needs, competitors, and regulatory factors Identify emerging technologies, business models, and market disruptions Deliver global benchmarking and peer analysis to inform competitive positioning Evaluate strategic growth opportunities, including M&A, partnerships, diversification, and expansion Prepare strategic proposals and provide high-quality insights and recommendations to senior executives and board-level stakeholders About You Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Law, Strategy, or a related discipline Strong experience in strategy, commercial operations, business management, pre-contracts, or similar Proven ability to translate complex market and commercial data into clear strategic direction Highly developed stakeholder engagement and influencing capability at senior levels Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with experience producing executive-level materials Hands-on, delivery-focused approach with strong collaboration across operational teams Analytical and strategic mindset with the ability to articulate vision and inspire alignment Why This Role? Executive-level role with real influence over long-term strategy Exposure to large-scale, critical telecommunications and infrastructure programs Hybrid working and location flexibility Opportunity to shape growth in a sector undergoing significant transformation Please apply now to be considered for interview slots next week
