ByteXL - Manager - Strategic Initiatives (5-9 yrs)

Growth Strategy Manager/ Strategic initiatives Manager at byteXL.

Location : Hyderabad/remote.

Experience: 3-5 years in competitive research, M&A strategies, and market analysis in the ed-tech industry.

About Us:

- We are an innovative ed-tech company transforming engineering education in India by bridging the gap between academia and industry.

- As we expand, we are focused on enhancing our strategic capabilities, fostering partnerships, and staying ahead in a competitive market.

Role Overview:

- We are looking for a Strategic Initiatives Specialist with experience in M&A strategies who will lead competitive intelligence efforts and support market expansion strategies including acquisitions.

- This role involves deep market analysis, identifying collaboration opportunities, and driving high-impact projects to strengthen our position in the ed-tech ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

- Market and Competitive Research in India.

- Analyze industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor strategies.

- Build and maintain a comprehensive market landscape report, identifying emerging players and opportunities.

- Provide actionable insights to guide decision-making.

- Strategic Planning.

- Support the development of long-term strategies for market positioning and growth.

- Create detailed business cases and recommendations for strategic initiatives.

- Monitor and measure the success of strategic projects against predefined KPIs.

- Partnership and Growth Opportunities.

- Identify and evaluate collaboration opportunities with key players in the industry.

- Research and recommend strategies for entering new markets or enhancing offerings in existing ones.

- Develop frameworks for assessing and pursuing partnerships and other growth initiatives.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams to align strategies and implement initiatives.

- Serve as a strategic thought partner to various teams, providing insights and support to achieve business objectives.

- Data-Driven Insights.

- Leverage data to build forecasts, conduct scenario planning, and inform strategy development.

- Create high-quality reports and presentations for key stakeholders.

Qualifications:

- 5+ years of experience in competitive research, consulting, or market analysis, preferably in the ed-tech or education sector.

- Experience in M&A strategies is a plus.

- Proven ability to analyze complex data and translate it into actionable insights.

- MBA preferred.

Skills:

- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication and storytelling abilities.

- Proficiency in data visualization and strategic planning tools.

- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.