About Wing:
Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on three continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
Wing is looking for a Strategy & Development Manager to join our Strategy & Corporate Development team. This role will be based remotely in the US. You will work closely with Partnerships, Finance, and other cross-functional team members and leaders (e.g. Product, Marketing, Engineering) to develop complex business-level and product strategies (e.g., multi-year business plan, specific product strategies, Growth Strategy, go-to-market strategy), drive ad hoc strategic projects & playbooks (e.g., partner models, M&A business cases, etc.), incubate new initiatives, provide analytics support (e.g. define key business metrics, perform in-depth analysis to answer important questions on product trends/business performance), and facilitate running the business (e.g. orchestrate business reviews).
What You’ll Do:
- Lead cross-functional teams through complex, multi-disciplinary strategic initiatives end-to-end (manage project schedules & deliverables, structure and execute in-depth analyses, identify risks early, and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders & senior leads)
- Develop Wing’s revenue & pricing strategy to ensure long term viability, which includes deal structuring, business case development, financial model/projections, etc.
- Define and track key product/business metrics/KPIs, lead monthly and quarterly business reviews and support annual planning
- Work with cross-functional teams (e.g., ops, marketing, partnerships) to drive product, vertical, and geo-specific GTM strategies
- Develop short, medium, and long term growth strategies (e.g. M&A, expansion, etc.)
- Proactively and regularly analyze key metrics, identifying initial insights and undertaking in-depth follow-up analysis
- Provide insightful, data-driven strategic recommendations to leadership, based on insights, analysis, experience, technical acumen and strong business judgment
- Drive creation of quarterly Board materials and discussion agendas
What You’ll Need:
- 8+ years of experience in Management Consulting, Corporate Strategy & Development, Product Management and/or Investment Banking/Venture Capital firm
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
- Master at analyzing & problem solving complex initiatives with strong business acumen
- Strong data-modeling and reporting skills
- Strong written & verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
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