Manager, Strategy and Planning, Corporate Strategy
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Job Location:
Newark, DE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Audible we believe stories have the power to transform lives. Its why we work with some of the worlds leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Audible is seeking a Manager Strategy & Planning to support our Corporate Strategy team. This role reports to the Head of Strategic Planning & Corporate Development and is primarily focused on strategic planning with exposure to broader corporate strategy and select partnership-related initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of Corporate Strategy Business Operations and Finance. You will regularly support leadership reviews planning forums and executive discussions requiring strong judgment around framing messaging and level of detail. This is a high-visibility execution-oriented role suited for candidates with strong analytical judgment executive-ready communication and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments. Success in this role requires comfort engaging with senior stakeholders synthesizing complex inputs quickly and delivering high-quality work under tight timelines by prioritizing effectively and exercising strong judgment.
ABOUT YOU
As a Strategy & Planning Manager you will...
- Support senior leaders across Audible in evaluating strategic priorities tied to Audibles long-term strategy and annual and long-range planning cycles
- Synthesize industry insights internal performance data and stakeholder inputs into clear decision-oriented recommendations grounded in Audibles strategic objectives and operating realities
- Lead defined components of Audibles strategic and annual operating plan partnering closely with Finance and Analytics to assess trade-offs model resourcing and investment scenarios and inform goal-setting and resource allocation decisions that shape operating plans and execution
- Conduct structured analyses on industry competitive and macro trends impacting digital media audio and publishing translating research into concise executive-ready narratives
- Work closely with cross-functional partners to earn alignment through analysis clarity and judgment ensuring strategic insights are reflected in planning artifacts operating goals leadership reviews and subsequent execution
ABOUT AUDIBLE
Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners imaginations offering immersive cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.
- Experience identifying and solving complex problems through data analysis
- Experience managing complex projects and/or programs within a matrix environment
- Experience delivering complex data-driven recommendations to senior leaders
- Experience identifying and aggregating trends past performance metrics and insights into effective narratives with recommendations to external senior leaders
- Experience working in fast paced environments and managing workload even during times of stress or escalated activity
- Knowledge of media business models
- Experience working with global cross-functional teams
- Experience in analytical roles such as management consulting investment banking corporate strategy business operations or a similar environment
- Cross-functional and stakeholder management skills with experience earning alignment through analysis clarity and judgment across Finance Analytics and Business stakeholder teams
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in Business Economics Analytics or a related field
- Knowledge of Excel skills to be able to refine data and prepare business reports
- Experience with digital technologies consumer products media and e-commerce
- Experience producing executive-level written materials and presenting to executive audiences
- Experience working within large matrixed organizations (2000 employees).
- Experience applying an outside-in perspective incorporating industry dynamics competitive moves and ecosystem considerations into strategic analysis and planning recommendations.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Audible is seeking a Manager Strategy & Planning to support our Corporate Strategy team. This role reports to the Head of Strategic Planning & Corporate Development and is primarily focused on strategic planning with exposure to broader corporate strategy and select partnership-related initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of Corporate Strategy Business Operations and Finance. You will regularly support leadership reviews planning forums and executive discussions requiring strong judgment around framing messaging and level of detail. This is a high-visibility execution-oriented role suited for candidates with strong analytical judgment executive-ready communication and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments. Success in this role requires comfort engaging with senior stakeholders synthesizing complex inputs quickly and delivering high-quality work under tight timelines by prioritizing effectively and exercising strong judgment.
ABOUT YOU
As a Strategy & Planning Manager you will...
- Support senior leaders across Audible in evaluating strategic priorities tied to Audibles long-term strategy and annual and long-range planning cycles
- Synthesize industry insights internal performance data and stakeholder inputs into clear decision-oriented recommendations grounded in Audibles strategic objectives and operating realities
- Lead defined components of Audibles strategic and annual operating plan partnering closely with Finance and Analytics to assess trade-offs model resourcing and investment scenarios and inform goal-setting and resource allocation decisions that shape operating plans and execution
- Conduct structured analyses on industry competitive and macro trends impacting digital media audio and publishing translating research into concise executive-ready narratives
- Work closely with cross-functional partners to earn alignment through analysis clarity and judgment ensuring strategic insights are reflected in planning artifacts operating goals leadership reviews and subsequent execution
ABOUT AUDIBLE
Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners imaginations offering immersive cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.
- Experience identifying and solving complex problems through data analysis
- Experience managing complex projects and/or programs within a matrix environment
- Experience delivering complex data-driven recommendations to senior leaders
- Experience identifying and aggregating trends past performance metrics and insights into effective narratives with recommendations to external senior leaders
- Experience working in fast paced environments and managing workload even during times of stress or escalated activity
- Knowledge of media business models
- Experience working with global cross-functional teams
- Experience in analytical roles such as management consulting investment banking corporate strategy business operations or a similar environment
- Cross-functional and stakeholder management skills with experience earning alignment through analysis clarity and judgment across Finance Analytics and Business stakeholder teams
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in Business Economics Analytics or a related field
- Knowledge of Excel skills to be able to refine data and prepare business reports
- Experience with digital technologies consumer products media and e-commerce
- Experience producing executive-level written materials and presenting to executive audiences
- Experience working within large matrixed organizations (2000 employees).
- Experience applying an outside-in perspective incorporating industry dynamics competitive moves and ecosystem considerations into strategic analysis and planning recommendations.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at NJ Newark - 101600.00 - 177800.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Data Visualization
- Tableau
- Customer Segmentation
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Investment Banking
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Modeling
- Customer relationship management
- Management Consulting
- Google Suite
- Analytics
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