Manager, Digital & Technology Strategy

Do you want to be a part of the world’s leading jewellery company while putting your experience within Strategy in Digital & Technology into use? If yes, then we might have an exciting opportunity for you! You will be part of an exciting and growing business area and work in an international organisation of can-do spirited, passionate, and performance-driven people. We value flexibility, an energized atmosphere and treasure our informal independent working style. You are trusted to deliver in a setting where answers are not already given but can be found in collaboration with others. 

About the Team:

In 2024, we continue establishing our Strategy, Portfolio & Planning team - a passionate team of thinkers, makers, and doers focused on enabling transparency and prioritization across Pandora’s digital portfolio. Strategy, Portfolio & Planning is a growing team, with members both in Copenhagen and Warsaw.

We work directly with colleagues, senior stakeholders, and digital teams, ensuring we have the right level of governance in place to deliver on Pandora’s strategic themes. In a defined cadence, we ensure transparency on the work, value and performance delivered by the delivery teams. In addition we drive strategy formulation and executive support to our CDTO.

We're seeking a talented Strategy Manager to join this dynamic Strategy, Portfolio & Planning team and play a pivotal role in shaping our digital future and ensuring we deliver on our corporate and technology strategy and digital transformation & goals.

As the Strategy Manager you will be instrumental in driving strategic initiatives, optimizing costs, supporting executive communications, and overseeing the execution of our corporate strategy. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to facilitate the formulation and execution of key technology strategies while ensuring transparency on value management and benefits realization.

Your role as Strategy Manager will be dynamic and will include:

Strategy Planning & Development. Lead development of long-term technology strategy for Pandora and strategic initiatives aligned with overall company goals and vision. Identify and evaluate opportunities to strengthen the technology organization through internal and external research, analysis and cross functional collaboration.

Strategy Formulation & Communication. Lead strategy formulation workshops and sessions for key technology areas, including digital transformation, data strategy, e-commerce, and omnichannel initiatives, genAI & predictive analytics etc. Translate strategy into clear, comprehensive communication materials such as slides, memos, and reports and ensure all stakeholders understand and are aligned with the strategic goals.

Strategy Execution Develop frameworks and methodologies to evaluate technology investments, opportunities. Drive value realization by establishing robust outcome measuring framework & lead development of metrics and OKRs to track the performance and impact of strategic initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.

Executive Support: Assist in the preparation of executive-level communications, presentations, and reports for Chief Digital and Technology Officer. Synthesize complex information into clear and compelling narratives to drive decision-making and strategic alignment.

Business architecture Enhance and utilize capability models to ensure capabilities are developing inline with strategic objectives, to guide enterprise investments and plan technology priorities.  

What is needed to succeed

• Minimum a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in strategy development, business planning or management consulting, preferably within retail or technology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to scope and break down problems, identify challenges, analyze root causes, and purpose & develop innovative solutions backed up with data and insights.
• Exceptional Communication & interpersonal skills: Ability to articulate complex ideas to executive audiences in a clear and concise manner and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Project Management: Demonstrated experience in managing projects & programs from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Leadership capabilities with a track record of successfully managing cross-functional teams.
• Technology Understanding: Solid understanding of technology trends, digital retail landscapes, and emerging technologies. Knowledge of retail-specific technologies is a plus.
• Experience with business architecture and capability modelling.
• The candidate must have a willingness to roll-up the sleeves, a humble attitude and ability to get things done.

Did we get your attention?

We hope you got all your questions answered and feel confident applying for this position, however if you have more questions regarding the position, please contact:  

Masan Gosovic,

Why Join Us:

Joining our team means being at the forefront of digital transformation in the world’s largest jewellery company owning our value chain end to end. You'll have the opportunity to work with talented professionals, drive meaningful impact, and shape the future of Pandora Digital & Technology organisation and offerings. We offer a collaborative culture that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Icing on the cake  

You will be working out of our beautiful Digital & Technology Hub in Copenhagen, rapidly growing environment of highly skilled and experienced colleagues. Which is a key initiative that goes along with Pandora’s experience & ambitions.

You will also be able to take part in creating eco-friendly environment – that we are not only talking about – but implementing. The result is a professional and dynamic environment that is unique, enjoyable and inspirational – and delivers a true Pandora experience to anyone who works here.

About Pandora

Established in 1982, Pandora designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished jewellery made from high-quality materials at affordable prices. Pandora’s products are available in more than 100 countries on six continents through more than 6,500 points of sale, including around 2,500 concept stores.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 32,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery at two LEED certified facilities in Thailand, using mainly recycled silver and gold. The company plans to be carbon neutral by 2025 and has joined the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce emissions across its full value chain. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated a revenue of DKK 28.1 billion in 2023. 

At Pandora, we believe that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and reflecting societal diversity in our customer engagement is essential to delivering on our company purpose: to give a voice to people’s loves. We dedicate ourselves to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and diversity where everyone feels respected and valued.