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Influence Decisions. Drive Business Performance.\nAt Sutherland, we are looking for a highly strategic and analytical leader to join our team as a Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations. This is a high-impact individual contributor role responsible for driving complex business initiatives, influencing executive decision-making, and delivering insights that shape organizational strategy and operational excellence.\nAs a trusted partner to senior leaders, you will identify growth opportunities, solve critical business challenges, evaluate strategic investments, and lead transformative initiatives across the organization. You will leverage data, business acumen, and structured problem solving to deliver meaningful outcomes that improve performance, efficiency, and long-term value creation.\nThis role is ideal for professionals with backgrounds in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, business transformation, or advanced analytics who thrive in fast-paced, highly visible environments.\n *For Pooling Purposes*\nWhat You'll Do\nLead High-Impact Strategic Initiatives\nOwn and drive enterprise-level projects that address critical business priorities and growth opportunities.\nPartner with senior stakeholders to define objectives, develop execution plans, manage risks, and drive successful outcomes.\nEvaluate strategic opportunities through business case development, scenario modeling, and financial analysis.\nShape Executive Decision-Making\nTranslate complex business problems into structured analyses and actionable recommendations.\nDevelop executive-ready presentations and insights that influence key business decisions.\nServe as a thought partner to leaders on operational, financial, and strategic priorities.\nDrive Operational Excellence\nIdentify performance gaps, operational inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities across the business.\nRecommend and support initiatives that optimize productivity, customer outcomes, and financial performance.\nEstablish measurement frameworks to monitor results and ensure sustainable impact.\nDeliver Advanced Analytics & Business Insights\nBuild forecasting models, performance analyses, and strategic planning tools.\nDesign dashboards and reporting frameworks that provide visibility into key business drivers and organizational performance.\nConduct deep-dive analyses to support planning, budgeting, growth, and transformation initiatives.\nLead Ambiguous, Business-Critical Work\nTackle complex and time-sensitive business issues with limited direction.\nPrioritize competing demands while maintaining focus on the highest-value opportunities.\nFunction as an independent strategic leader capable of influencing outcomes without direct authority.\n What We're Looking For\nStrategic Thinking & Business Acumen\nYou quickly understand business models, market dynamics, operational drivers, and financial performance indicators, enabling you to identify opportunities and solve high-value business problems.\nExecutive Presence & Communication\nYou can distill complex analyses into concise, compelling insights and effectively communicate with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.\nStructured Problem Solving\nYou bring a consulting-style approach to addressing ambiguity, breaking down complex challenges, and developing practical recommendations.\nResults Orientation\nYou operate with a strong sense of ownership, balancing strategic thinking with execution discipline to deliver measurable business outcomes.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in an analytical discipline such as finance, economics, engineering, or mathematics.\n8+ years of progressive experience in Strategy, Operations, Management Consulting, Corporate Planning, Investment Banking, Business Transformation, Analytics, or related fields.\nExperience leading enterprise-level strategic initiatives with cross-functional stakeholders.\nStrong financial, operational, and analytical modeling capabilities.\nAdvanced analytical and Excel modeling skills; SQL, Python, or R proficiency is a plus.\nAdvanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.\nProven ability to influence senior leaders and drive outcomes in matrixed organizations.\nStrong project management, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills.\nExceptional written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to executive audiences.\n Why Join Sutherland?\nThis is an opportunity to work directly on high-priority business challenges, influence strategic decisions, and create lasting impact across the organization. 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