Strategy Manager

Strategy Manager City: Copenhagen V Country/Region: DK Application Deadline: N/A Do you want to be a part of the world’s leading jewellery company while putting your experience within Strategy in Digital & Technology into use? If yes, then we might have an exciting opportunity for you! You will be part of an exciting and growing business area and work in an international organisation of can-do spirited, passionate, and performance-driven people. We value flexibility, an energized atmosphere and treasure our informal independent working style. You are trusted to deliver in a setting where answers are not already given but can be found in collaboration with others.

About the team
The Strategy, Portfolio & Planning team is a growing, passionate team of thinkers, makers, and doers focused on shaping Pandora’s digital future while enabling transparency and prioritization across Pandora’s digital portfolio. While our team sits in both Copenhagen and Warsaw, all Strategy team members are located in our Digital Hub in Copenhagen.

We work directly with the CDTO, senior stakeholders, digital teams, and colleagues to define and drive Pandora’s digital and technology vision and ensure we have the right level of governance in place to deliver on Pandora’s strategic themes. We lead the strategy development and translating it into clear and compelling narratives. In addition, we deliver executive support to our CDTO.

We're seeking a talented Strategy Manager to join our Strategy, Portfolio & Planning team and play a pivotal role in shaping our digital future and ensuring we deliver on our corporate and technology strategy and digital transformation & goals.

About the role
As a Strategy Manager you will be instrumental in driving strategic initiatives and larger strategy workstreams, supporting executive communications, and overseeing the execution of our corporate strategy. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives, providing exposure to Digital & Technology leaders and collaboration with a diverse range of business stakeholders.

Your role as Strategy Manager will be dynamic and will include:

• Strategy Planning & Development: Drive development of long-term technology strategies and initiatives that align with Pandora’s overarching company goals and vision. Identify opportunities to strengthen the technology organisation through analysis, external and internal research and provide strategic recommendations. Utilize and enhance capability models to align technology strategy with business objectives.
• Strategy Formulation & Communication: Lead strategy formulation workshops and sessions for key technology areas, including data strategy, e-commerce, and omnichannel initiatives, GenAI & predictive analytics, cloud, etc. Translate strategies into clear and compelling communication materials, ensuring alignment and understanding of the strategic goals across all stakeholders.
• Strategy Execution: Establish and support execution of larger strategy workstreams or initiatives. Drive value realization by establishing robust outcome measuring framework & lead development of metrics and OKRs to track the performance and impact of strategic initiatives. Develop frameworks and methodologies to evaluate technology investments and opportunities.
• Executive Support: Plan proactively for key strategic meetings and assist in the preparation of executive-level communications, presentations, and reports for Chief Digital and Technology Officer. Synthesize complex information into clear and compelling narratives to drive decision-making and strategic alignment. Support on priority strategic topics and collaborate closely with stakeholders across Pandora to create alignment and define actions.

What is needed to succeed:
We are looking for a proactive and driven Strategy Manager with strong analytical and problem-solving toolbox, with the ability to drive your own workstreams and projects. More specifically, you come with:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in management consulting or strategy development, preferably within retail or technology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to scope and break down problems, analyze root causes, and develop innovative solutions backed up by data and insights.
• Communication & interpersonal skills: Ability to articulate complex ideas to executive audiences in a clear and concise manner and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Project Management: Demonstrated experience in independently managing projects & programs from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Technology understanding: Solid understanding of technology trends, digital retail landscapes, and emerging technologies. Knowledge of retail-specific technologies is a plus.
• A proactive mindset, humble attitude and an ability to get things done – while also being a team player and contributing to the social aspects of work.
• Experience with business architecture and capability modelling is an advantage.
• A master’s degree in business, strategy, economics, engineering, or a related field.

Why join us
Joining our team means being at the forefront of digital transformation in the world’s largest jewellery company owning our value chain end to end. You'll have the opportunity to work with talented professionals, drive meaningful impact, and shape the future of Pandora Digital & Technology organisation and offerings. We offer a collaborative culture that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Did we get your attention?
We hope you got all your questions answered and feel confident applying for this position, however if you have more questions regarding the position, please contact:

Kelly Kavarnou

Global Tech Recruiter

[email protected]

If you see yourself in the position and would like to become a part of Pandora’s future, please do not hesitate to apply. We are an international team, so please make sure to send us your application in English to be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!

We process applications on a continuous basis, which is why we encourage you to send your application as soon as possible. You can also read more about Pandora on our corporate site www.pandoragroup.com.

Icing on the cake
You will be working out of our beautiful Digital & Technology Hub in Copenhagen, rapidly growing environment of highly skilled and experienced colleagues. Which is a key initiative that goes along with Pandora’s experience & ambitions.

You will also be able to take part in creating eco-friendly environment – that we are not only talking about – but implementing. The result is a professional and dynamic environment that is unique, enjoyable and inspirational – and delivers a true Pandora experience to anyone who works here.

About Pandora
Established in 1982, Pandora designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished jewellery made from high-quality materials at affordable prices. Pandora’s products are available in more than 100 countries on six continents through more than 6,500 points of sale, including around 2,500 concept stores.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 32,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery at two LEED certified facilities in Thailand, using mainly recycled silver and gold. The company plans to be carbon neutral by 2025 and has joined the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce emissions across its full value chain. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated a revenue of DKK 28.1 billion in 2023.

At Pandora, we believe that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and reflecting societal diversity in our customer engagement is essential to delivering on our company purpose: to give a voice to people’s loves. We dedicate ourselves to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and diversity where everyone feels respected and valued.

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