Geopolitical Strategy Manager

About the role

The Geopolitical Strategy Manager focuses on Geopolitics while coordinating with and backfilling Public Policy and External Engagement. Key responsibilities include managing the PP+G project management office, leading quantitative analysis, preparing briefings, and managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Co-manage the PP+G project management office for effective staffing and execution of PP+G initiatives.
• Manage remote teams in multiple locations including the US, UK, EU, and India.
• Attend meetings with PP+G leadership, take notes, and provide briefings and support.
• Develop tools, templates, and guidance for PP+G initiatives.
• Mentor, coach, and supervise other PP+G team members.
• Lead special projects as assigned, drive AI enablement efforts, and coordinate with PP+G Senior Managers and Directors.
• Work across SIPP, other Deloitte Global groups, and Deloitte Member Firm/geography leadership to support PP+G programs and initiatives.
• Sense and analyze geopolitical trends and developments, leverage AI and other tools, and report on key strategic geopolitical issues.
• Manage complexity, lead quantitative analysis, and prepare briefings for senior leadership.
• Manage collaborative projects to strengthen Deloitte's business and functional strategies to geopolitical trends.
• Prepare and maintain Deloitte's Geoeconomic and Policy Disruptions dashboard.
• Conduct research and summarize results on key strategic geopolitical issues.
• Support planning activities for internal and external interactions of Deloitte's senior executives.
• Provide communication and administrative support for senior leadership meetings.
• Provide both “on request” support related to the business impact of geopolitical developments and manage collaborative projects.

Requirements

• Experienced Manager with minimum 7 years of relevant experience, preferably including public or private sector strategy consulting.
• Master's degree (e.g., in Business Administration, International Relations or Economics) preferred.
• Academic or practical experience with public policy, international relations, economic development, geopolitical issues and/or regional studies particularly Asia or Middle East.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• High degree of competence in use of AI to strengthen Deloitte processes and products.
• Foreign Language Capability and Experience Abroad preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in strong program management, prioritizing workload, and leading complex data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including high competency for stakeholder management.
• Ability to solve complex challenges in a self-directed manner using structured thinking.
• Creating narratives to guide stakeholder thinking and maximize impact.
• Pursuing structured and unstructured qualitative research.
• Cultivating trust among a variety of stakeholders internal and external to the organization.
• Driving team adoption of AI-enabled approaches, while assuring appropriate support and guardrails.

Qualifications

• Experienced Manager with minimum 7 years of relevant experience, preferably including public or private sector strategy consulting.
• Master's degree (economics, international relations, business administration) preferred.
• Experience with public policy, international relations, economic development, geopolitical issues and/or regional studies particularly Asia or Middle East.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• High degree of competence in use of AI to strengthen Deloitte processes and products.
• Foreign Language Capability and Experience Abroad preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in strong program management, prioritizing workload, and leading complex data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including high competency for stakeholder management.
• Ability to solve complex challenges in a self-directed manner using structured thinking.
• Creating narratives to guide stakeholder thinking and maximize impact.
• Pursuing structured and unstructured qualitative research.
• Cultivating trust among a variety of stakeholders internal and external to the organization.
• Driving team adoption of AI-enabled approaches, while assuring appropriate support and guardrails.

Skills

• Strong program management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Experience simultaneously managing multiple project teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• High degree of competence in use of AI to strengthen Deloitte processes and products.
• Foreign Language Capability and Experience Abroad preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to lead complex data analysis, including model development, quality assurance, and executive communication of insights.
• Solving complex challenges in a self-directed manner using structured thinking.
• Creating narratives to guide stakeholder thinking and maximize impact.
• Pursuing structured and unstructured qualitative research.
• Cultivating trust among a variety of stakeholders internal and external to the organization.
• Driving team adoption of AI-enabled approaches, while assuring appropriate support and guardrails.

Benefits

• Travel required up to 15%.
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available in some locations.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the range is $139,400 - $232,000 for individuals applying to work in New York City and Arlington, Virginia locations.

Schedule

Full-time position.