Senior Strategy Manager - Wireless Planning Team

Telus

  • Toronto, ON
  • $102,000-154,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Join our teamTELUS Commercial and Public Sector (C&PS) is a Marketing environment like no other at TELUS! The C&PS Wireless Strategy and Planning team leads the management of the C&PS Wireless P&L, as well as senior executive presentations and analytical deep dives. We are a high-performing team that values diversity of thought and experience to stay connected with our customers. We are also small and nimble, which offers us the ability to work across many functions and realize unparalleled professional growth.The Wireless Planning team is a passionate and collaborative group specializing in sophisticated forecasting models, predictive analytics, and strategic business intelligence. Working in our team will give you the opportunity to learn about all aspects of our business - not just Marketing - while leveraging cutting-edge data science techniques to drive decision-making. We value our team's engagement and connect through collaborative workstyles, local and national team events, and by giving back to our communities through volunteer activities. We are a team that strives for top-notch customer and business outcomes but also balances that with team member engagement and flexibility.Here's the impact you'll make and what we'll accomplish togetherAs a Senior Strategy Manager, you'll take an "internal consultant" approach to thinking through the strategic competitor and customer-facing matters at the core of our business objectives. Through collaborating with key stakeholders across various teams and business units, you will actively manage the C&PS Wireless Contra (customer discounts) and Equipment Margin portfolios while transforming complex datasets into compelling narratives that drive executive decision-making. Collaborating with Marketing, Finance, and Strategy teams around the organization, you'll connect the dots between our day-to-day activities and the broader TELUS strategy to identify and solve important business issues that are critical to our success.Here's how
  • Own, manage, and improve our Wireless budgeting, forecasting, and triage strategy related to Contra and Equipment
  • Margin to drive revenue and margin growth through advanced statistical modeling
  • Serve as the key point of contact for the Commercial/Public Wireless Contra and Equipment Margin portfolios by collaborating with senior executives, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to provide stewardship and drive strong business outcomes through data-driven storytelling and interactive dashboard development
  • Responsible for setting targets and monitoring the performance of core key performance indicators (KPIs) including total credit spending, device sale volume and margin by using real-time analytics and automated reporting systems
  • Lead ad hoc deep dives into customer behaviours and trends, market anomalies, and emerging opportunities, translating findings into actionable strategic recommendations through compelling visualizations and executive-ready presentations
  • Regularly review segment results to identify financial business opportunities and resolutions through process automation, predictive modeling, and AI-powered insights
  • Develop relationships not just within the Wireless Marketing team, but also across the rest of the organization to ensure there is a solid understanding of and alignment to our strategic priorities
  • Contribute to executive presentations, including strategy checks, board advances, and monthly financial reviews, transforming complex data into clear, impactful visual stories that drive our strategy
You're the missing piece of the puzzle
  • Data Storyteller & Visualization Expert: A deep passion for analyzing complex datasets and transforming them into compelling narratives. You're proficient in advanced data visualization tools like Tableau, Looker Studio, or Power BI, and can create interactive dashboards that make data accessible to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Forecasting & Predictive Modelling Specialist: You are an Excel and Google Sheets expert with experience in statistical modeling, revenue forecasting, and are comfortable developing sophisticated monthly, quarterly, and annual budget models from scratch. Experience with SQL or BigQuery is a strong asset
  • Team Player & Cross-Functional Collaborator: Building collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams comes naturally to you, and you can work with others to pinpoint data discrepancies, validate model assumptions, or negotiate budget targets while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
  • Big Picture Strategic Thinker: Always sees the larger strategy, finding ways to align daily forecasting activities with TELUS' long-term goals while identifying emerging market trends and threats
  • Process Automation Advocate: Skilled at identifying manual, repetitive tasks and implementing automated solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy in planning processes
  • Executive Communication Expert: Organized and strategic in pulling together complex information and presenting concise, actionable insights to leadership through both written reports and dynamic presentations
Great-to-haves
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree or equivalent in Finance, Statistics, Data Science, or Business Analytics
  • Advanced technical skills in data visualization platforms (Tableau, Looker Studio, Power BI) and/or cloud analytics platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • In-depth understanding of the TELUS business, particularly Contra, Equipment Margin, and IFRS-15 accounting standard
  • Background in telecommunications industry forecasting, revenue management, and/or strategic planning
Salary Range: $102,000-$154,000Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 15%Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits such as:
  • Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
  • Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both, based on the role's requirements
  • Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
  • Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
  • Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
  • And much more …
A bit about usWe’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.Technology SolutionsWe’re into seeing where technology can take us, so if you have ever imagined what the future of supply chain management, cybersecurity, the cloud and Internet of Things will look like, we want you to be part of the team that makes it happen.We are honoured to be recognized5G
TELUS’s fastest network. 5G enables a superior experience with fast downloads and richer multimedia applications6
Innovation centres across Canada that bring our team members together with customers, partners, start ups, universities, hospitals and fellow colleagues to tackle some of the biggest technological hurdles Canada will face in the near future.1
Million active users logging into My TELUS per month (consumer mobility).AccessibilityTELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

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