Strategic Initiative Manager (m/f/d) - Hybrid - Bratislava/Košice

Job Requirements

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The Strategy Initiative Manager leads high-impact strategic initiatives from concept through execution and value realization.

The role translates strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps, coordinates cross-functional stakeholders, drives transformation and ensures measurable business outcomes.

Acting as a trusted partner to senior management, the role connects strategy with execution and ensures that key initiatives deliver sustainable organizational value.

The Strategy Initiative Manageris responsible for shaping, coordinating and driving key strategic initiatives across the organization.

The role translates strategic priorities into structured initiatives, executable roadmaps and measurable business outcomes, ensuring alignment across business, technology and operational stakeholders.

Hybrid work location: Bratislava, or Košice.

Work Experience


* Lead strategic initiatives from initial concept through execution and value realization.


* Translate strategic priorities into clear objectives, workstreams, milestones and measurable outcomes.


* Establish appropriate governance, ownership, and decision-making structures.


* Monitor progress, dependencies, risks and business impact.


* Support development and execution of functional and organizational strategy.


* Ensure initiatives are aligned with strategic priorities and portfolio objectives.


* Support prioritization based on business value, strategic fit, effort and capability impact.


* Identify opportunities for simplification, consolidation and increased efficiency.

Cross-Functional Leadership


* Coordinate initiatives across business, technology and operational functions.


* Build alignment between senior stakeholders and involved teams.


* Manage dependencies and resolve cross-functional challenges.

Transformation & Innovation


* Identify opportunities for transformation through AI, automation, digital platforms and new ways of working.


* Evaluate opportunities and translate relevant concepts into strategic initiatives.


* Support pilots and scaling of successful solutions.


* Provide management-level reporting and recommendations.

Executive Stakeholder Management


* Act as a strategic sparring partner for senior management.


* Facilitate strategic workshops and decision-making forums.


* Ensure transparent communication of priorities, progress, risks and outcomes.

Skills & Experience


* Strong experience in strategy, transformation, program management, digitalization or strategic initiatives.


* Strong ...