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Born in the Prairies, now part of a worldwide network, Skip is a tech company with an entrepreneurial spirit and the drive to be the best. We’re a people-first, collaborative company with a fun, dynamic and innovative environment. Our vision is to empower everyday convenience. Whether it’s a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, grabbing some groceries or sunscreen, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery and convenience partners across the globe.

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

The Strategic Initiatives Manager will proactively identify, plan, and execute initiatives to drive business growth, profitability, and network outcomes in Canada Logistics with the goal to grow the business, drive profitability, and improve network outcomes. They will own multiple concurrent initiatives, setting strategy and ensuring alignment with overall Logistics goals. Responsibilities include defining, communicating, measuring, and improving market OKRs, collaborating with the Global team to advocate for local success, and leveraging a strong understanding of Logistics for recommendations.
The ideal candidate excels at strategic thinking, data analysis, and prioritizing multiple tasks. They possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to articulate recommendations, promote vision at the executive level, and motivate partners. Finally, they will be a Logistics thought-leader, staying updated on market trends to identify opportunities and contribute to global best practices.
Location: Hybrid- 3 days a week from our Toronto office & 2 days working from home
Reporting to: Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives - Logistics

THESE ARE SOME OF THE KEY INGREDIENTS TO THE ROLE:

• Proactively identify, scope and lead multiple new projects & strategies to drive Logistics’ strategic objectives. Examples could include initiatives like pay strategies, go-to-market plans for new business lines, or customer experience enhancements.
• Take accountability for end-to-end project outcomes, keeping others informed of risks & progress. Be the business lead on projects through pilot, MVP, roll-out and post-mortems. Note that larger projects would most often be supported by a dedicated project manager.
• Analyze data and build business cases to drive new initiative recommendations and help inform prioritization of your projects.
• Define & deliver your program success metrics, demonstrating alignment with overall Skip OKRs and Logistics strategic vision.
• Advise senior leadership on recommendations by providing business insights. Synthesize your findings into clear recommendations for leadership to support.
• Influence Product & Tech teams to prioritize & develop solutions based on the market’s needs. Understand what’s coming down the product pipeline to inform the market roadmap.
• Stay current with industry developments to drive benchmarking, innovation and continuous improvement. Be a thought leader and contribute to global best practices & roadmaps.