Manager Jazz GSM Strategy

The Manager Jazz GSM Strategy at JazzWorld, based in Islamabad, plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of Jazz’s Consumer business. This position involves integrating business plans, commercial insights, and market dynamics to develop a unified strategic direction for Jazz GSM. The role requires translating complex business performance data into clear, actionable recommendations that drive measurable outcomes. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, the manager will challenge assumptions, identify growth opportunities, and ensure alignment between strategy and execution.

Key Responsibilities

Shape the Strategy: Develop the annual Consumer strategy by consolidating plans from product and business teams into a cohesive strategy aligned with Jazz GSM’s business ambitions.

Track the Business: Lead quarterly strategy reviews to assess actual performance and year-end outlook against the approved business plan, identifying areas requiring course correction.

Identify What’s Driving Performance: Analyze business gaps and root causes across market dynamics, execution, investment, network, budget, and other enablers, converting insights into actionable recommendations.

Enable Strategic Decisions: Collaborate with Planning, P&L, Performance Management, and FP&A teams to maintain alignment between strategy, business plans, forecasts, and financial outcomes.

Shape the Story for Leadership: Create strategic narratives and executive-level presentations for senior leaders, including the President Jazz GSM and VP Jazz Consumer Growth, across internal and external forums.

Connect Strategy Across Jazz: Serve as the key liaison with Jazz Corporate Strategy to ensure the Consumer strategy is consistently represented and aligned throughout the organization.

Lead Strategic Opportunities: Evaluate high-impact initiatives such as spectrum auctions and new ventures by developing business cases, conducting financial analyses, and providing clear recommendations.

Build the Team: Lead, coach, and develop the Expert Jazz GSM Strategy team, fostering high standards in analytical thinking, strategic insight, and executive communication.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Management Sciences, a quantitative discipline, or a related field is essential. Professional certifications such as CA, ACCA, CFA, ACMA, or CIMA are advantageous. Candidates should have 4 to 7 years of relevant experience in strategy, business planning, commercial analytics, pricing, finance, or related areas.

Experience in telecom, consumer businesses, digital services, or other commercially driven industries is preferred, with international exposure considered a plus. A strong understanding of business models, commercial drivers, financial performance, and P&L dynamics is required. Proven ability to synthesize multiple stakeholder perspectives into a coherent strategy is critical.

Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into insights, identify root causes, and recommend solutions. Excellent storytelling and executive presentation skills are necessary, especially for communicating complex business topics to senior leadership. The role requires confidence and credibility to challenge, influence, and align senior stakeholders across functions. Experience in leading, coaching, or developing team members is also important. Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Think-Cell is expected.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

JazzWorld is committed to building Pakistan’s next-generation digital services platform, offering a unique opportunity to create products and solutions that address real national challenges at scale. The company’s extensive reach across connectivity, transactions, and identity enables innovators to transform ideas into impactful businesses.

At JazzWorld, you will not just manage existing operations but will be empowered to build what comes next—turning ambitious ideas into category-leading products and businesses. The culture encourages continuous learning, scaling, and innovation.

As a certified Top Employer, JazzWorld fosters an inclusive environment where diverse talent can thrive and perform at their best. This role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic organization that values strategic thinking, leadership, and growth.

Applications are encouraged before 12 October 2026.