Senior Manager Strategy

ppbpost strives to create an inclusive environment with challenging projects and inspiring collaborations. With our colleagues at the heart of our organisation, we believe in careers rather than jobs. As part of the international group bnode, bpost has transitioned from the Belgian postal operator to a regional and digital expert in parcel size logistics. With a focus on social and environmental sustainability, our people are the foundation of everything we do. We foster a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and career growth, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to thrive and succeed /ph3What will you do? /h3pBnode is Belgium’s leading postal and logistics operator and a growing parcel omni-commerce logistics partner in Europe, North America, and Asia. Our ambition is to become a regional and digital expert in parcel-sized logistics by 2029. With close to 40,000 employees worldwide, we connect consumers, businesses, and governments by delivering mail and parcels to millions of doorsteps and providing e-commerce logistics services. /ppUnder the leadership of our Group CEO, Chris Peeters, and the Executive Committee, Bnode has launched an ambitious company-wide transformation program: #Reshape2029. /ppThe Group Strategy Transformation Office, led by Willem Vanlaer, plays a central role in this strategic transformation. Positioned at the heart of the organisation, it supports the Executive Committee in tackling key strategic questions and driving the group’s most critical transformation initiatives. /ppWe are strengthening this team with experienced professionals who will work on high-impact topics that directly shape the group’s strategic direction and performance. /ph3Your Mission /h3pAs a Senior Manager Within The Group Strategy Transformation Office, You Will Work On High-impact Initiatives That Cut Across Business Units And Corporate Functions. These May Include /pulliGrowth strategy, market entry, and competitive positioning /liliCorporate strategy and business model evolution /liliStrategic partnerships, ecosystem strategy, and MA assessments /liliPost-merger integration, synergy identification, and value capture /liliTarget operating model design and organisational effectiveness /liliPortfolio strategy, investment prioritisation, and resource allocation /liliPerformance transformation and structural cost optimisation /li /ulpYou will lead a rotating set of the group’s most pressing strategic and transformation topics, in close interaction with senior leadership. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliShape and drive group-level strategic priorities /liliFrame and structure complex strategic questions, often characterised by ambiguity or incomplete information /liliDevelop clear, decision-oriented convictions, assessing options and associated trade-offs /liliLead the full portfolio of workstreams, from problem definition through analysis, recommendation and execution follow-up /liliTranslate strategic choices into coherent roadmaps /liliChallenge underlying assumptions and help elevate the quality of strategic reasoning /liliAct as a strategic partner to C-level leadership /liliWork in close interaction with Executive Committee members and senior leadership on their highest priority topics /liliPrepare, refine and present materials for Executive Committee and Board discussions /liliProvide an independent, fact-based perspective in high-stakes decision contexts /liliContribute to clarity and strategic alignment where perspectives or priorities diverge /liliEnable cross-organisational impact /liliAlign senior stakeholders across departments and business units around shared priorities /liliHelp ensure that strategic direction translates into tangible actions and outcomes /liliIdentify structural issues or inconsistencies that may affect execution or value realisation /liliDevelop talent across the organisation /liliActively develop team members, both within the ST team and beyond, through regular feedback, sparring and exposure to senior stakeholders /liliProvide hands-on guidance on problem structuring, storyline development and executive communication /liliServe as a role model for structured thinking, ownership and delivery discipline across the broader organisation /li /ulh3Who are you? /h3pYou combine strong strategic thinking with sound judgement and the pragmatic, execution-oriented mindset. You are comfortable operating in situations characterised by complexity, ambiguity, and senior stakeholder interaction. /ph3You Bring /h3ulliA Master’s degree /lili6–10 years of relevant experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or high-impact strategic roles within complex organizations /liliOutstanding problem-solving skills and the ability to frame issues in line with broader strategic direction of the Group /liliThe ability to translate strategic choices into a clear, structured game plan with defined milestones and value levers /liliA strong ‘can-do’ mentality and ownership m