Senior Manager, Strategy

 Are you interested in joining the Jays Care Strategy Team? This is your chance! The Jays Care Foundation is looking for a Senior Manager, Strategy 

About Jays Care Foundation

At Jays Care, you'll help shape the future of baseball in Canada while working alongside the country's only MLB franchise. As one of Canada's largest sports foundations, we use innovative programs and national initiatives to grow the game, create opportunities for young people, and strengthen communities across the country. Join a collaborative, high-performing team where you can accelerate your career and make a lasting impact.

About The Team

The Strategy team is a trusted partner that helps to shape strategy, set priorities, and deliver key strategic initiatives. Working cross-functionally across the business, the team leverages structured problem-solving and quantitative and qualitative analysis to address complex challenges, inform decision-making, and translate ideas into impact. This role reports to the Director of Strategy, and works out of the Rogers Centre, onsite.

Responsibilities 

• Drive organizational strategy and performance by:

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  • Shaping strategy, establishing priorities, and defining success measures
  
  
  
  

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  • Leading strategic planning and the development of execution roadmaps
  
  
  • Identifying and assessing opportunities and trends to improve performance
  
  
  • Measuring and tracking progress to inform decision-making
  
  
  
  


• Lead cross-functional teams to solve important business challenges by:
  
  
  
  • Ensuring a common understanding of goals and objectives 
  
  
  • Developing practical, robust approaches that enable successful execution
  
  
  • Building strong relationships across the organization and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders
  
  
  • Soliciting involvement and input from both internal and external parties
  
  
  
  


• Own and execute strategic initiatives by:
  
  
  
  • Leading initiatives from concept through implementation
  
  
  • Structuring problems, framing opportunities, and analyzing options
  
  
  • Conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, research, and stakeholder engagement to support decision-making
  
  
  • Preparing executive-level materials and gaining alignment on next steps 
  
  
  
  


• Contribute to the growth and development of the Strategy Team by:
  
  
  
  • Coaching and mentoring junior team members 
  
  
  • Contributing new tools, frameworks, and best practices to build effectiveness
  
  
  • Playing an active role in the development of a high-performing team culture
  
  
  • Staying up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies
  
  
  
  

Qualifications 

• 3-5+ years' experience in strategy consulting, an internal corporate strategy function, investment banking, or a related high-performance field


• Structured problem-solving ability in ambiguous, fast-paced environments


• Ownership mindset with the ability to lead projects and mentor team members


• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities, including financial modeling and business case analysis


• Able to effectively communicate complex concepts to an executive audience


• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the business and manage relationships to deliver outcomes


• Team player with a willingness and curiosity to push past assigned work 


• Legally able to work in Canada 


• MBA or other post-graduate degree is considered an asset, but not required


• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as required 

What We Offer To You 

• Commitment to our team - we want you to succeed!  


• Significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence organization-wide decisions and transformational initiatives

• Ongoing, hands-on training to help you develop your skills 

• In addition to your base compensation, you will enjoy discretionary bonus opportunities, vacation entitlements, a comprehensive benefits package


• Front office perks that reflect the excitement and community of working for the only MLB team in Canada.