Senior Strategy Manager

ITV

Senior Strategy Manager driving critical growth opportunities for Zoo 55 at ITV. Delivering data-led strategies and leading strategic projects for market adaptation.

Posted 5/22/2026contractLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

financial analysisdata analysismarket researchstrategic planningdata-led strategiesperformance optimizationM&A evaluationproject managementbusiness intelligencedata insights

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscollaborationself-motivationstrategic thinkingcommunication skillsanalytical acumenpresentation skillsproblem-solvinginnovationadaptability

Tools & Technologies

analytics toolsdata tracking systemsbusiness intelligence softwaredigital media platformsCRM systemsproject management toolsdata visualization toolsfinancial modeling softwaremarket analysis toolscollaboration platforms

Industry Keywords

strategy consultancymedia industrybroadcastingadvertisingonline spacecompetitive landscapeemerging trendsrevenue growthtarget audience segmentationcorporate development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, evaluate and execute critical new growth opportunities for Zoo 55
Deliver actionable data-led strategies based on data and qualified insights
Lead specific strategic projects to drive meaningful revenue growth for the business
Monitor and presentation of market dynamics, emerging trends, competitive landscape, and M&A activity/insights
Conduct financial analysis across multiple sources including deal values, channel/content profiles, and platform opportunities
Briefing insights on Zoo 55 business requirements and translating insights into actionable strategy
Develop organic strategies for Zoo 55 that align with business goals, target audience segmentation, and brand positioning
Support non-organic growth plans, including M&A evaluation and other corporate development opportunities
Programme management of key projects such as M&E sales integration, AI, Data and Tracking
Conduct in-depth digital market research to identify emerging trends, competitor analysis, and potential opportunities across various media channels
Monitor and analyze performance data using analytics tools to identify areas for optimization and improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working in a strategy role at a top-tier Strategy Consultancy (e.g. MBB or similar)
Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Business and analytical acumen – proven ability to derive deep insights from vast quantities of data and understand business implications and trends
A knack for thinking strategically about business issues – including innovative leveraging of data to glean insights, and crafting meaningful deliverables
Experience with data and analytics – experience working with analytics / business intelligence teams to answer business questions with data, and drawing insights and recommendations from data
Possess or quickly develop an in-depth understanding of the media, broadcasting, advertising and online space
Strong interpersonal skills experience, working directly with mid-senior levels in large organisations
Proven ability to self-motivate, work independently and work collaboratively
Excellent writing and verbal presentation skills
Skilled at balancing macro-level strategic planning with hands-on, granular data analysis
Media industry experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
Annual bonus opportunity
Competitive pension contribution
Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life