Head of Sector Strategy & Strategy Projects at GSM Association

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategy Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development, Telecom Ecosystem, Regulatory Dynamics, Technology Dynamics, Strategic Frameworks, Future Scenarios, Commercial Acumen, Influencing Senior Executives, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Structuring, Modelling, Storytelling, Communication, Presentation

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Department: Strategy Team: Sector Strategy Location: London (Hybrid) Position type: Permanent, Full time What the hiring manager says The telecoms and technology ecosystem is entering one of the most consequential periods in its history. Telcos, technology companies, vendors, policymakers, and regulators are all redefining their roles in an increasingly interconnected and competitive landscape. As Chief Strategy Officer, I am building a Strategy function that ensures GSMA remains relevant, forward-looking, and indispensable to our members. The Head of Sector Strategy & Strategy Projects will play a central role in defining the industry’s 3–5 year strategic outlook and translating it into clear positioning and priorities for GSMA. This is not a traditional planning role. It is about shaping the strategic narrative of the sector, anticipating disruption, and ensuring GSMA stays ahead of structural shifts in technology, regulation, competition, and business models. Hakan Dursun, Chief Strategy Officer About the Team The Strategy team shapes the long-term direction of the GSMA to ensure we provide maximum value to our members and the broader mobile ecosystem. The team is responsible for: Sector Strategy & Strategy Projects – defining the industry’s 3-5 year outlook and implications for GSMA Corporate Strategy & Strategy Projects – developing the 3-year strategic roadmap of GSMA, KPIs, business plan, and high-level operating plan Strategic Initiatives – leading/ coordinating cross-functional initiatives externally and internally (e.g., 5G monetisation, 6G, AI, Innovation, inorganic growth opportunities, AI-first GSMA etc.) GSMA Intelligence – the only data and insights source built from inside the telecoms industry, delivering trusted forecasts, real-time insights and deep research across the global telecoms ecosystem Strategy Group – convening telecom CSOs to align on industry-level priorities As a small, high-impact team, we work across functions and regions to drive clarity, alignment, and execution against long-term goals. About the role The Head of Sector Strategy & Strategy Projects is responsible for defining and continuously evolving GSMA’s sector-level strategy. This role provides a structured understanding of the strategic roadmaps, priorities, and challenges of key industry stakeholders - including telcos, technology companies, vendors, policymakers, and regulators - and translates these insights into a comprehensive 3 - 5 year sector strategy. The role ensures GSMA remains aligned to the most critical global and regional industry priorities and is positioned as a trusted strategic partner to its members. Key Responsibilities Sector Strategy Development Develop and own a comprehensive 3 - 5 year sector strategy for GSMA Map the strategic roadmaps and investment priorities of key ecosystem stakeholders (telcos, tech companies, vendors, regulators, policymakers) Identify global structural themes and regional variations in priorities and challenges Translate industry shifts into clear implications for GSMA positioning and priorities Provide strategic inputs into the corporate strategy and annual business planning cycle Foresight & Horizon Scanning Lead structured horizon scanning and scenario planning to anticipate shifts in: Telecom and technology evolution AI and emerging technologies Regulatory and policy frameworks Competitive dynamics Consumer behaviour Additionally, develop alternative future scenarios and stress-test GSMA’s strategic positioning, and establish early-warning mechanisms for disruptive market developments. Market Intelligence & Strategic Analysis Conduct market landscaping and competitive analysis across core and adjacent sectors Develop business cases and strategic options assessments Commission and interpret external research where necessary Partner closely with GSMA Intelligence to integrate market data into strategic insights Produce executive-level strategic briefings for the Leadership team, Director General and the Board Cross-Functional & Regional Collaboration Work very closely with key functional/ regional teams to understand top global & regional priorities and challenges Ensure sector strategy reflects global & regional realities and opportunities Contribute to corporate strategy for strategic alignment across functions/ regions Contribute to strategic initiatives led by the broader Strategy team External Representation & Ecosystem Engagement Represent GSMA in relevant strategy, innovation, and industry forums Engage with senior stakeholders across telcos, technology firms, vendors, and policy bodies Position GSMA as a thought leader in sector-level strategic dialogue About You Significant experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or corporate development (ideally in telecoms) Deep understanding of the telecom ecosystem, including policy / regulatory and technology dynamics Demonstrated experience developing long-term strategic frameworks and future scenarios Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate industry insight into actionable strategy Experience influencing senior executive stakeholders Proven ability to operate in complex, multi-stakeholder environments Excellent analytical, structuring, modelling and storytelling capabilities Experience engaging at C-suite level is highly desirable Exceptional communication and presentation abilities Proven track record of delivering growth initiatives Management consulting background About Your Skills Leadership - driving industry-wide strategic direction by combining market intelligence, anticipating future trends, and aligning diverse stakeholders around a clear long-term vision Influence - shaping industry direction by building credibility, aligning senior stakeholders, and positioning the organization as a trusted strategic thought leader Stakeholder Management - building and maintaining strong relationships with diverse senior stakeholders by aligning interests, navigating complexity, and driving consensus around strategic priorities Analysis – applying data-driven thinking to interpret complex market dynamics, generating actionable insights, and inform high-impact strategic decisions We strive to offer a meaningful and inclusive application experience for all candidates. Should you require any accommodations or adjustments due to a disability or for any other reason during the hiring process, please contact talent@gsma.com with your request. Contract type Regular Worker type Employee What We Offer Working at the GSMA offers you unparalleled access to the mobile industry. We offer a chance to truly shape the direction of mobile, whatever your role. By joining the GSMA, you will be exposed to a fast-paced rapidly evolving environment, working on global solutions, genuinely fascinating and industry-changing projects and a stimulating and dynamic environment designed to enable you to flourish. In addition to architect-designed offices and competitive compensation, our benefits include fantastic learning & development opportunities, generous holiday allowances, four additional days off for professional development and many others. To learn more about the GSMA, visit our career site, our LinkedIn page and our Twitter page. Being You at the GSMA We care deeply about diversity, equity and inclusivity and aspire to be the best at it. Your well-being and work/life balance is important, so flexi-time and remote working is available to all staff. We're keen to ensure everyone is equal, represented and connected so we particularly encourage applications from all demographics. The sucess of the GSMA year on year will continue to be contributed by people from all walks of life. GSMA Values Our values not only drive our culture – they shape how we work and interact inside and outside our global organisation. Passionately driven We approach everything we do with unparalleled capability, tenacity and commitment, knowing that the challenging scale, pace and complexity of our work is what leads to its world-changing impact. Insightful leaders We continually develop and engage our expertise, insight and creativity so that we’re always ready to respond to the changing landscape with authority, agility and nuance. Stronger together We lean on each other so the industry can lean on us, embracing our diversity by actively seeking out perspectives and skill sets beyond our own, fuelling each other’s successes and constantly asking how we can help. Underpinning our values is our collective mindset to show up purposefully as good human beings every day, in every situation. When we’re at our best – we are collaborative, considerate and compassionate to others, and we create a safe space for one another to thrive, assuming positive intent in our colleagues. And if we aren’t at our best and the pressure is on – we feel free to be ourselves but still remain curious, lean into the tough stuff and we are always respectful to others and accountable for the part we play. If you're currently an employee at GSMA, please apply internally using the GSMAHub by clicking on ‘Jobs Hub’ in your main Dashboard. About the GSMA The GSMA is a global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover, develop and deliver innovation foundational to positive business environments and societal change. Our vision is to unlock the full power of connectivity so that people, industry, and society thrive. Representing mobile operators and organisations across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries, the GSMA delivers for its members across three broad pillars: Industry Services and Solutions, Connectivity for Good, and Outreach. Connectivity for Good engages members, governments and civil society, to advance positive policy and spectrum outcomes, facilitate digital innovation to reduce inequalities in our world, and tackle todays’ biggest societal challenges such as digital inclusion, climate change and sustainability. Industry Services and Solutions underpins the technology and interoperability that make mobile work. Via our projects, working groups and promotional activities we facilitate the industry’s focus on areas such as 5G, Mobile IoT, fraud and security. And our technical services offer tools, data and resources to enable even more efficient and robust mobile experiences for users. Outreach provides the world’s largest platform, convening and informing the mobile ecosystem, at MWC Barcelona, Shanghai, Los Angeles and the M360 series, and through Mobile World Live and GSMA Intelligence with breaking news, insights and expert analysis. We invite you to find out more at gsma.com.

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Responsibilities

The role is responsible for defining and continuously evolving the GSMA’s sector-level strategy, mapping stakeholder roadmaps, and translating industry shifts into clear implications for GSMA positioning over a 3-5 year outlook. Key duties include leading horizon scanning, scenario planning, market intelligence analysis, and representing the GSMA in external strategic forums.