Strategy Manager

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Strategy Manager leading strategic planning efforts in a Church department. Collaborating with management and presenting findings to executives while managing strategic projects.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Hard Skills

strategy developmentorganizational restructuringproject managementdata analysisbusiness process improvementtechnical guidanceimplementation planningstrategic proposalscollaborative team environmentpresentation skills

Soft Skills

influencing strategic thinkingcommunicationrelationship buildingproblem-solvingteam leadershipconfidentialityadaptabilitycooperationownershipgrowth fostering

Tools & Technologies

MS WordPowerPointExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in BusinessMBA

Industry Keywords

strategy consultingFortune 500emerging trendsexpansion opportunitiesstakeholder managementbusiness performancemanagement consultingtop tier management consulting firmbusiness operationssenior leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversees consulting projects that involve strategy development, organizational restructuring and management of the business to maximize efficiencies.
Works toward objectives established by upper levels of management.
Receives guidance from senior leaders.
Take ownership of delivering quality strategic proposals to the Managing Director and General Authorities.
Lead the strategic diagnostic and receive approval for the course to follow.
Act as a thought partner on key strategic initiatives and priorities with the managing director and other key directors.
Works cooperatively with team members, directors and the managing director to determine long-term goals and objectives.
Drives key strategic initiatives.
Projects include analysis and recommendations related to emerging trends, expansion opportunities, possible threats, viability of outside business partners, internal business performance and business process improvement.
Will recommend departmental specific procedures and implements those that are approved.
Work to ensure key stakeholders inside and outside the department are unified behind the proposals.
Define an implementation plan and help ensure successful completion.
Manages staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.
Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and customers.
Fosters growth of staff and creates positive experience for individual staff.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, preferably with a strategy emphasis, and 7 years of strategy experience, including 3 years of management or project management experience.
Additional credit will be given to those whose experience includes strategy consulting at a top tier management consulting firm, or an internal strategy group in a Fortune 500 company.
Proven ability to create a collaborative team environment.
Able to influence strategic thinking, identify trends, and analyze data to impact recommendations.
Comfort with ambiguous and complex situations and an ability to provide logical and coherent potential solutions.
Highly skilled in the use of standard desktop software such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (programming ability a plus).
Capable of performing detailed, technical data analysis.
Ability to communicate effectively in a way that builds and improves relationships both orally and in writing.
Must have excellent presentation skills and abilities.
Must keep confidences and appropriately deal with sensitive data and documents.
Graduating from a top tier MBA school is a plus. MBA is strongly preferred.
5+ years of professional business operations experience preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.
Please note that this job posting may close at any time without prior notice. Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at https://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org.