Strategy Manager (Consulting)

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. 

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. 

The Team:

Allow us to introduce VML & The Cocktail, a dynamic force spanning Spain and the UK within WPP’s expansive creative and media network. Nestled among esteemed agencies such as AKQA, Grey, Wavemaker, and Ogilvy, our fusion of creativity and strategic prowess sets us apart. We’re on the lookout for an individual who craves ownership of execution, and we’re eager to discuss the exciting prospect of joining us as a Strategy Manager.

Transitioning from a traditional consultancy may seem daunting, but we’re not seeking conformity. Instead, we’re reaching out to the unconventional thinkers, the slight mavericks who yearn for more than just PowerPoint presentations.

What does the ideal candidate bring to the table? We’re seeking consultants seasoned in steering end-to-end digital transformation projects, adept at collaborating within multidisciplinary teams. Many of our ventures entail crafting digital products and delivering tangible value. Moreover, we’re drawn to individuals with a flair for advertising, marketing, or digital products. In this role, you’ll delve into strategy, venture/value proposition design, digital transformation, and operational model design.

This opportunity promises an exhilarating journey as one of the pioneering consultants in our international milieu, with a global footprint.

The opportunity:

We are looking for a Strategy Manager who is enthusiastic about helping grow a new transformational consulting practice from the ground up.

This opportunity is great if you:

• Are looking for a career change from a typical consultancy to a startup environment within a large digital agency.
• Are passionate about driving deep transformational change rather than just producing powerpoint documents and recommendations.
• Want to work for leading companies with a large global footprint.
• Love working with smart and creative consultants.
• Want to be part of cross-functional teams with members from UX, UI, Brand, Data and Technology.
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset, thrive in a start-up environment, value a collaborative culture.
• Have experience leading consulting projects from start to finish. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Oversee and lead digital transformation projects and work streams from start to finish.
• Shape the strategic thinking behind the digital products and services that we design and develop for our clients.
• Coordinate and motivate multidisciplinary teams
• Lead, design and assess complex financial, operational and organisational analysis
• Define business problems and formulate hypotheses, leveraging the resources and know-how of VML
• Structure, lead and participate in client workshops and strategy brainstorming sessions.
• Identify new offerings and propositions for WTC that could lead to commercial opportunities.

What we want from you:

• A minimum of 5 years of strategy consulting experience at a top tier consulting company (McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Strategy&…).
• Experience working in a client-facing environment, preferably in strategic, digital transformation projects and leading projects from start to finish.
• Strong analytical, research, communication and presentation skills.
• Critical and creative thinking and ability to execute on the details.
• Knowledge of strategic concepts and frameworks.
• Ability to engage with potential new clients.
• Enthusiasm, courage, and curiosity
• A thirst for knowledge and a desire to show that the impossible is possible.

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction. 

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. 

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