Strategy and Business Manager

HBX Group is the world's leading technology partner, connecting and empowering the world of travel. We're game-changers, disruptors, the people who bring together local and global brands in accommodation, transport, activities and payments through our network of 300,000 hotels worldwide, 60,000 hard to reach high value clients such as tour operators, travel agents and loyalty schemes across 140 source markets. We are tech-driven, with a customer-first philosophy, and commercial teams whose knowledge and relationships on the ground are second to none. In fact, we believe that it is tech + data + people that truly sets us apart in the market, alongside our 'global approach, local touch' mentality. The Business Strategy Manager is a pivotal role that blends strategic thinking, cross-functional leadership and execution excellence.

The role works closely together with Business Unit (BUs) leaders (e.g. Sourcing, Distribution, Fintech, Mobility & Experiences, HotelTech-Roiback) and Sales & Sourcing Centers of Excellence to (i) co-design the strategy for the areas and (ii) define and launch the main initiatives that will support growth (internally and leveraging partners).

The role also leads the design and execution of specific strategic projects leveraging TO Control and Project Excellence project management capabilities.

The Business Strategy Manager coordinates the performance and status reporting of specific business strategy workstreams and strategic projects to be presented in the Transformation Office and other relevant leadership forums including the Executive Committee and Advisory Committee.

The Business Strategy Manager also identifies market trends alongside the Corporate Strategy team and assesses their impact on BU strategy & HBX positioning to ensure a strong and competitive value proposition within each of the BU.

The role is responsible for leading financial, risk and opportunity quantification analysis - elevating key outcomes to the Functional Lead.

Strategic Planning : Design BU strategies with HBX's overall strategic priorities and ensuring consistency and quality.

Conceptual Problem Solving : Structuring and solving complex ambiguous challenges such as commercial, partnership & Target Operating Models

Applying structured, data-driven approaches to break down complex business challenges, identify root causes, and quantify impact—supporting strategic decisions with robust financial, operational, and market analysis

Stakeholder Engagement : Influencing senior stakeholders and navigating ambiguity to deliver high-impact outcomes.

Strong presentation skills to synthesize complex topics into actionable insights (for senior stakeholders)

Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation (to drive strategic decisions)

Entrepreneurial spirit to bring innovative ideas about business strategy innovation

Project management and planning skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels (ability to synthesize complex topics into actionable insights for senior stakeholders)

Strong financial acumen (strong understanding of financial principles and budgeting processes)

Coaching skills and ability to delegate, train, lead and motivate team members

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience managing business strategy and strategic projects at a global organization or in a Strategy Consulting firm

Proven experience in business strategy frameworks and methodologies

Experience managing and developing people in a multicultural and global organization

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering or related

Master's degree or MBA highly preferable

You will have the opportunity to work for a company that is going through significant change in becoming the world ́s leading travel services provider. Have the opportunity to build strong and lasting business relationships and friendships from around the world.