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Manager Innovation & Strategy

Spain, Barcelona · Job Posted July 04, 2026
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As a Manager of Innovation and Strategy within our Strategic Growth and Enablement Team, you will play a key role in shaping our business decisions and making a tangible impact. You will lead a wide range of projects and work streams, collaborating with team members and stakeholders across business units and operational functions. You may need to multi-task and prioritize to manage tight timelines. Your role extends beyond data analysis; you will establish facts, analyze implications, recommend the best course of action, and enable execution. You will be expected to deliver compelling presentations and communications to senior executives with some frequency. When required, you will also take hands-on responsibility for realizing outcomes.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead work streams within C-level strategy and innovation projects, developing robust fact bases, articulating insights, refining recommendations with key stakeholders, and communicating outcomes
  • Drive initiatives forward, ensuring alignment with overarching business goals
  • Identify and utilize internal and external information sources to uncover new business, industry, and market insights
  • Conduct both quantitative and qualitative analyses to address strategic challenges and opportunities comprehensively
  • Be a source of external insights and innovative growth ideas for SITA
  • Foster strong relationships and collaboration with business stakeholders, ensuring alignment and quality control of results
  • Leverage insights from stakeholders to drive strategic decision-making and business growth

Requirements

  • University degree in Business Administration, Management, Sciences, or a relevant field
  • Demonstrated track record in management consulting in a top-tier Strategy Consulting firm with experience as an Associate, Consultant, or similar roles in Investment Banking or Product at a large technology company
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in the delivery of strategy, innovation, and implementation projects in complex environments
  • Exceptional project management skills: adept at planning and managing multi-stakeholder initiatives
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas and insights clearly and persuasively to stakeholders at all levels
  • Excellent stakeholder and relationship management
  • Ability to deal with high levels of ambiguity and pivot quickly
  • Experience in structuring strategic initiatives and building robust business proposals
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written
  • Technology and/or aviation industry experience preferred

What we offer

  • Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your Team's needs)
  • Flex Day: You may wish to flex your arrival time at the office to beat rush hours or leave earlier for personal commitments. We encourage open communication with your manager about your needs and routine
  • Flex-Location: Enjoy up to 30 workdays of benefits, anywhere in the world!
  • Employee Wellbeing: Benefit from the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by SITA, a yearly free service offering practical advice in various aspects of your life
  • Professional Development: Enhance your skills with our training platforms, inclusive of LinkedIn Learning!
  • Competitive Benefits: Access competitive benefits tailored to the local market and your employment status

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