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Strategy Director - Industry

TitleStrategy Director - Industry
Job IDstr-lon-517
DepartmentStrategy and Development
LocationLondon

Description 
GSMA – The Role Reporting to the Head of Strategy, your role will be to lead development of the strategic vision and priorities for the global mobile industry in both the short and long term. Your insights and experience will identify new actionable opportunities for growth for operators across global markets. Whilst you will be based in London, you will be expected to travel to meet and work with operators and other external stakeholders around the world to develop and implement your strategies. In your day to day role, you will leverage your strategic and practical experience to: • Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand the opportunities and threats for mobile operators and to develop successful strategies for the global mobile industry • Ensure that the industry’s vision is reflected in annual GSMA Business Plans, day-to-day activities and decision making • Define and implement the strategic direction of the GSMA’s major programmes – including Future of Communications, Mobile Commerce and Connected Living • Communicate the industry and GSMA’s short and long term priorities to internal and external stakeholders, including C-level executives • Represent the GSMA at leading international mobile events, including Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and Mobile Asia Expo in Shanghai 

Criteria 
Criteria for Selection Ideal candidates for this role will have the following experience: • Strategy experience – you will have worked for at least seven years within a top-tier strategy consultancy or within the strategy department of a leading company within the Telecoms, Media, or Technology sectors • Practical business experience – you will have led teams to define and successfully implement strategies within the Telecoms sector • Telecoms industry knowledge and experience – you will have worked within the telecoms industry in either a full-time or advisory capacity • Communication and Presentation – you will have experience presenting to senior internal and external stakeholders, gaining buy-in to your recommendations • International experience – you will have experience working in an international environment and with geographically dispersed teams. You will be willing to travel internationally, including at short notice

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