Lab45 Sr Strategy Manager

ABOUT LAB45 Lab45 is a visionary space developing ground-breaking solutions to foster and accelerate ideation throughout Wipro. At Lab45, teams of engineers, research analysts, and scientists come together to infuse creative ways of incubating solutions for customers that will transform the future.

It is a space filled with ambition at the vanguard of far-reaching research across cutting-edge technologies. Established with the Silicon Valley culture of free-flowing creativity, Lab45's goal is to make bold ideas reality and to invent the future of enterprise. So come, collaborate and see what happens when ideas are left unbound.

Work Location: San Francisco, CA ROLE SUMMARY Think Tank by lab45 is a special team inside Wipro that studies emerging technologies and assists our company, and our clients envision a better future through strategic planning. As the Sr.

Strategy Manager for Think Tank by Lab45, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans for our customers. We specialize in disruptive strategy wherein we help clients envision a business future that leverages emerging technologies. We are seeking a candidate with 5-8 years of experience, including a strong consulting background and an MBA.

The candidate must be comfortable working with client executives and running strategic programs and workshops with clients. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Strategic Planning for Clients: Run end-end strategic programs for clients to help them develop corporate, business strategies that leverage emerging technologies.

Conduct competitive analysis, market trends analysis, vertical analysis, and collaborate with ethnographers to understand customer needs to identify strategic opportunities. Run workshops and bring together our research community, thought leaders and other experts inside Wipro to solve strategic client problems. Conduct a range of business analysis for internal Wipro as needed.

This could include M&A analysis, startup valuations, product valuations, etc. Sales Enablement: Work closely with the sales team to understand their challenges, providing strategic insights and solutions to enhance overall performance.

Develop and implement sales enablement programs to ensure the team is well-equipped to achieve targets. Consulting Expertise: Leverage consulting experience to bring a fresh perspective to strategic initiatives, problem-solving, and decision-making processes.

Act as a trusted advisor to the sales team, providing insights based on industry best practices. Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, and finance, to ensure alignment between sales strategies and overall company objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS Must hold an MBA degree and a Bachelors in some science field (engg, biology, computer science, physics, chemistry, etc) 5-8 years of relevant experience, with a focus on strategy development and implementation. Strong technical accumen that enable business decision making. Proven consulting experience with a track record of delivering impactful solutions.

Workshop moderation skills Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications: MBA + MS Worked in technology companies in product management roles or consulting companies in Sr. Engineering Manager roles. Wipro is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and makes all employment and employment related decisions without regard to a person's race, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.