Manager- Strategy

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Job Description : Job Title-Manager- Strategy About the Role India is the consumer market of the decade with the 4D advantage: 1) Development – India is the fastest growing large economy & democracy in the world 2) Demographics – 25% of the global LDA addition over next 5 years will be Indian 3) Domestic Demand – Upper Middle class & above will be 45% of total Indian households by 2030 4) Digitization – We are the country with the 2nd highest number of internet users. Digitization is fostering “access” to aspirational choices & consumption Alcoholic Beverages in India is currently at a inflexion point, led by growing penetration in a growing & large population, premiumisation, increasing repertoire and exploration by consumers. Diageo India is the market leader driving this transformation. With an unrivalled portfolio of global & local brands, we are crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. At Diageo India, Strategy is at the heart of shaping the future of one of India's largest and fastest-growing premium consumer goods businesses. As a Manager, you will partner with senior business leaders to solve the company's most important strategic questions — from long-term growth strategy and portfolio choices to market expansion, competitive advantage and capital allocation. The role combines the structured problem-solving rigour of top-tier consulting with the commercial ownership of a leading FMCG organization. You will translate data into insights, insights into strategy, and strategy into measurable business impact. This is a high-visibility role with significant exposure to the Executive Leadership Team and opportunities to influence decisions that shape the future of Diageo India, while developing the capabilities expected of future business leaders. Key Responsibilities Enterprise & Growth Strategy • Support the development of Diageo India's long-term growth strategy, including category, portfolio, routeto-market and geographic expansion priorities. • Evaluate new growth opportunities by analysing consumer shifts, category dynamics, competitive landscapes and emerging industry trends • Develop strategic recommendations grounded in rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis. • Translate strategy into actionable business plans with clear financial and commercial implications. Strategic Projects • Lead high-impact cross-functional strategy projects addressing the company's most critical business priorities. • Structure ambiguous business problems into clear analytical frameworks and actionable workstreams. • Develop hypotheses, conduct analyses, synthesize findings and present recommendations to senior leadership. • Drive implementation planning and monitor execution against strategic objectives. Consumer, Market & Competitive Intelligence • Continuously monitor evolving consumer behaviors, macroeconomic trends, regulatory developments and competitive activity. • Identify emerging opportunities and risks across categories, channels and price segments. • Generate actionable insights using syndicated data, market research and internal performance data. Commercial & Financial Analysis • Develop robust business cases to support strategic investments and resource allocation decisions. • Analyse category economics, pricing architecture, profitability drivers and market attractiveness. • Evaluate strategic initiatives using financial metrics including revenue growth, gross margin, operating profit, ROI, NPV, IRR and Total Shareholder Return (TSR). • Build scenario analyses and sensitivity models to support leadership decision-making. Performance & Portfolio Management • Support annual and long-range strategic planning processes. • Assess portfolio performance across brands, categories and geographies. • Identify structural growth opportunities and recommend portfolio optimisation actions. • Develop strategic performance dashboards and track key value creation metrics. Executive Communication • Develop compelling, executive-ready presentations and strategic narratives for the Board, Investor related/other external forums. • Distil complex analyses into concise, insight-led recommendations. • Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders across Strategy, Finance, Commercial, Marketing and Supply Chain functions. What You'll Bring Strategic Thinking • Ability to solve complex, ambiguous business problems using structured, hypothesis-driven approaches. • Strong conceptual thinking with the ability to connect macro trends to business