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Strategy Manager (AdTech)
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Lead / principal · 10+ years
Job description
Strategy Manager at MGID, a global native advertising technology company, reporting to the COO. The role shapes the company's 3-5 year strategy, evaluates product and investment opportunities, and cascades strategy into prioritized cross-functional initiatives.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote
What you'll do
- Lead the identification and articulation of MGID's overall strategy and strategic direction for the next 3–5 years, aligning with business focus and growth trajectory.
- Evaluate strategic perspectives for specific products and portfolios, assessing market exposure, competitive dynamics, and growth potential.
- Support the shift from a product-led to a customer-value-led company by embedding customer-centric frameworks into strategic planning, prioritization, and roadmap decisions.
- Lead evaluations of stand-alone investment opportunities, including new products, markets, partnerships, and M&A, and prepare robust business cases with clear financial impact assessments.
- Own and evolve company evaluation models, including DCF, NPV, IRR, and scenario analysis, and ensure consistent application across strategic and investment decisions.
- Support participation in accelerators and corporate venture initiatives to identify and select startup investments that drive business growth and strategic synergy.
- Cascade corporate strategy into granular projects and initiatives, working closely with the CPO, CRO, and BI Director on prioritization, resourcing, and sequencing.
- Define KPIs and performance frameworks to track strategy implementation and outcomes, and establish governance and reporting routines for strategic workstreams.
- Monitor progress, adapt plans in response to changing market conditions, and recommend corrective actions to keep strategic initiatives on track.
- Conduct market, competitor, and customer analysis to inform strategic choices and identify opportunities and risks.
- Facilitate scenario planning and stress testing to assess strategic resilience under different market and regulatory conditions.
- Present strategic recommendations and status updates to senior leadership, influencing decision-making with clear, evidence-based insights.
What we're looking for
- 10+ years of experience in strategy, corporate development, or related roles within international tech scale-ups or high-growth environments.
- Proven track record in a top-tier consulting firm (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Big Four strategy practices) or equivalent strategic role in a tech company.
- Hands-on experience preparing and presenting successful strategic cases with visible internal impact, such as new market entry, product portfolio optimization, or major investment decisions.
- Strong financial modeling skills, including practical experience with valuation methods such as DCF, NPV, and IRR, and the ability to build and maintain investment models in Excel.
- Experience working cross-functionally with product, commercial, data/BI, and operations leaders in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills; able to influence senior audiences and drive alignment across geographies.
- Self-starter mindset: ready to operate as an individual contributor who can both design strategy and execute hands-on.
Nice to have
- Ad-tech or programmatic advertising experience is a strong plus.
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About MGID
Global advertising technology company and pioneer in native advertising
MGID is a global advertising technology company and pioneer in native advertising, operating a programmatic platform that connects advertisers and publishers across 200+ countries. The company runs a real-time bidding (OpenRTB) business model with AI-powered targeting and content recommendation widgets, serving hundreds of millions of users monthly.
Key facts
- Advertising technology
- Operates a programmatic platform connecting advertisers and publishers across 200+ countries
- Runs a real-time bidding (OpenRTB) business model with AI-powered targeting and content recommendation widgets
- Serves hundreds of millions of users monthly
What they value
- Openness
- Transparency
- Shared drive for excellence
- Innovation
- Collaboration
- Passion for AdTech