Strategy Manager in Sydney

At Koala we believe that designing better habitats leads to better lives – for our people, our planet, and the communities we’re part of. For a decade we have been perfecting our approach to furniture design; creating beautiful, flexible, innovative and sustainable products that solve the needs of real people.

We’re seeking a passionate and driven Strategy Manager to support Koala’s global growth by shaping and executing key strategic initiatives. This role will work closely with senior leaders to develop data-driven strategies, implement cross-functional initiatives, and ensure alignment with company goals. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and project management skills, capable of turning big ideas into actionable plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Roadmap & Execution: Collaborate with senior leaders to develop and refine Koala’s three-year strategy. Translate high-level strategies into actionable initiatives or projects, assigning clear ownership, timelines, and success metrics. Proactively manage resources, stakeholders, and risks to ensure initiatives deliver targeted outcomes on time and within budget. Lead end-to-end change management for operational improvements, tracking and reporting on key performance metrics to ensure accountability and lasting positive impact.
• OKR Alignment: Partner with market leaders to set and refine quarterly OKRs that build up to deliver Koala’s overarching three-year strategy. Monitor OKR progress, reporting status updates, and support market leaders to adjust targets or tactics as needed.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Craft clear, concise and compelling decks, memos, and other communications that clearly convey strategic insights or updates for internal and external stakeholders and forge alignment through impactful and data-driven storytelling. Serve as a key point of contact for strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment and buy-in at all levels of the organisation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Maintain close partnerships with key stakeholders across the business to deliver initiatives, align resources and execute project plans. Facilitate open communication and knowledge-sharing to drive unified, company-wide outcomes. Demonstrate and promote the company’s values, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Ideal Background:

• 5 years experience in a strategy, project management, or change management role
• Strategic thinker able to adapt global business strategies into local strategic initiatives
• Demonstrated success in diagnosing operational inefficiencies, implementing process improvements, and delivering measurable gains in productivity or cost savings
• Effective project manager with experience in delivering project outcomes in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Skilled in the creation of clear, effective, and high-quality decks, memos and communications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels across the business
• Commercially-minded, pragmatic and tenacious
• Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or Law preferred
• Management consulting experience (MBB, Boutique or Big 4) is not essential but will be well-regarded

Koala Perks and Privileges:

• Hybrid working - We’re mixing it up with ~3 days back in the Alexandria Treehouse (office) and work from bed/home (WFB)
• Generous time off - volunteer, parental, Koala life leave and more to help keep your work-life balance, balanced.
• Fully stocked kitchen with an emphasis on healthy local produce, think bougie brekky, salad bar, kombucha on tap, monthly barbies and more.
• The Koala Treehouse is as pet-friendly as they get!
• All Koalas can expect to enjoy free Koala products with ‘mates rates’ for your friends and family.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes unlimited sessions for financial, work, relationship, family or wellbeing support.
• Career acceleration via our Learning Management platform Juno, as well as individual and team growth budgets and dedicated days.
• Community & connection - BCorp Certified, WWF Partnership, volunteer days, a member of SoftLanding, 1% and so much more.

At Koala, we create beautiful, flexible, and sustainable products for the changing needs of modern life, driven by bold ideas, global collaboration, and a mission to change the industry for good. Ready for meaningful work with good humans? Join us as a Joey in the Koala Treehouse.