Senior Strategy Manager - Strategic Programs (COE)

Join our team!

If you are a high performer who thrives in a fast-paced team environment, and drives significant impact on the business - join the TELUS Consumer Strategy Center of Excellence team.

The TELUS Consumer Solutions (TCS) Strategy & Planning team is looking to grow its internal strategy and program group. The team is the strategy house for TCS, where you will work with team members across all levels of the organization to drive & manage mid to long-term strategic programs.

The team works closely with the TCS leadership team to drive the strategic programs and address market & macro opportunities to set the future direction for the business.

The team and the role :

• We love strategy
• We provide business strategies to drive corporate performance and business transformation to drive meaningful outcomes.
• What you need : An ability to gather and analyze information, formulate and test hypotheses, and develop and communicate recommendations.
• We thrive on complex cross-functional projects
• We successfully operate in complex business environments, bringing people together to evaluate risks and focus on driving success outcomes.
• What you need : Structured approach to effectively manage and communicate project inputs, objectives, and results across project members, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• We take a proactive approach to building relationships with stakeholders, showing good judgment in handling commercially sensitive information.
• What you need : An ability to build trust and lead without authority across all levels, from individual contributors up to C-suite executive leaders.
• We are storytellers
• Ability to synthesize complex information into relevant and easy to understand concepts to drive the right decision-making.
• What you need : Ability to navigate complexity to identify essential pieces to get to the heart of the solution.

Qualifications

You're the missing piece of the puzzle :

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to drive large complex programs forward with cross-functional stakeholders ranging from individual contributors to the executive teams.
• Craft and present high-quality presentations that effectively communicate our strategies and initiatives to senior leaders.
• Step out of comfort zone to find ways to solve strategic problems for the organization.
• Lead projects independently and are comfortable holding cross-functional partners accountable for results.
• Ability to break down and solve problems through structured thinking.
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to prioritize projects with care.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to offer insightful questions and analysis despite ambiguity.
• Extensive experience working with Directors and LT members across various functions, with a strong ability to influence and drive alignment.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with a can do’ attitude in order to drive projects forward.

Great-to-haves

• Knowledge of the telecom industry and experience leading large programs cross-functionally.
• 3-5 years in internal strategy, advisory, and consulting experience.
• 3-5 years project and program management experience.
• Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

Don’t have everything we think are great-to-haves’ below? Don’t let that dissuade you! Attitude, motivation, and a willingness to collaborate are the most important things we are looking for.

So if you think you have what it takes, regardless of a fancy university degree or not, please apply.

Salary Range : $94,000-$142,000

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan : 15%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as :

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both, based on the role's requirements.
• Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs.
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve.
• Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills.
• And much more

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding.

We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here.

When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

Note for Quebec candidates : if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

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