Head of Strategic Programs
GetYourGuide · Berlin, Germany · 3mo ago
Change the way the world travels
Join the GetYourGuide journey to connect people with unforgettable travel experiences around the world. Millions look to us for unique activities they can trust, and it’s all powered by our commitment to make every single journey extraordinary - including yours.
Ready to unlock your potential with a community of fellow explorers? Find your next role at our Berlin HQ or one of our local offices around the globe, from New York to Bangkok. Head to getyourguide.careers to take the first step.
Team mission
The Strategy & Corporate Development team’s mission is to support the creation and execution of innovative strategies that will help GetYourGuide harness its competitive advantage. We have a seat at the table and are able to navigate between big picture views and an analytical mindset to enable our Management team to make optimal decisions to achieve our company's mission.
The Head of Strategic Programs leads strategic programs and initiatives, and supports our C-Level and senior leadership to execute against our strategy. This role reports to the Director of Strategy and Corporate Development and works closely with a specific C-Level and their department (e.g. Marketing, Supply, Tech) - best fit to a department and functional area to be determined in the recruiting process.
Your mission
- Support the development of our company and functional strategies and strategic roadmaps for a specific department identifying strategic opportunities, incompletions, and supporting the leadership team to drive alignment across stakeholders.
- Conduct and synthesize in-depth strategic analysis and gather market/competitor insights.
- Lead strategic projects e.g. to dive into new growth areas or improve business operations.
- Oversee Objectives and Key Results (OKR), Roadmaps and Quarterly Business Review (QBR) processes for a specific department.
- Organize and manage all high-impact internal and external meetings for the Executive of that department.
- Develop strategic content including presentations and communications with investors and stakeholders.
- Enhance information flow across the department, connect the dots with key stakeholders to improve operational effectiveness.
Your toolkit
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience, including top tier consulting, strategy, analytical roles in tech companies
- Proven ability to manage complex projects in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, especially with Executive and Board-level stakeholders.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and time management abilities.
- Highly attentive, proactive, and detail-oriented.
- Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Fluency in English is essential; fluency in German is a plus.
How we’ll make your career journey extraordinary
- Annual personal growth budget and mentorship programs for continuous learning and development
- Work from anywhere in the world for 30 days per year
- A hybrid working approach with three days of in office collaboration (Mon, Tue, Thur) and two days of optional at home focus time.
- Opportunities to collaborate and socialize with team members through quarterly team events and yearly company-wide events
- Monthly transportation and fitness budget
- Discounts for you, your friends, and family on GetYourGuide activities
- Language reimbursement program
- Health and wellness benefits
And more…
How to apply
Submit your CV/resume in English using the form below. For tips and insights into our hiring process and culture, check out ‘how we hire’ and ‘life at GetYourGuide’. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at jobs@getyourguide.com.
We’re an equal opportunities employer
Our commitment is that every qualified person will be evaluated according to their skills regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion. Please refrain from including your picture and age with your application.
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