Manager- Strategy

Job Description :

Job Title - Manager- Strategy

About the Role

India is the consumer market of the decade with the 4D advantage:

1. Development – India is the fastest growing large economy & democracy in the world

2. Demographics – 25% of the global LDA addition over next 5 years will be Indian

3. Domestic Demand – Upper Middle class & above will be 45% of total Indian households by 2030

4. Digitization – We are the country with the 2nd highest number of internet users. Digitization is fostering “access” to aspirational choices & consumption

Alcoholic Beverages in India is currently at an inflection point, led by growing penetration in a growing & large population, premiumisation, increasing repertoire and exploration by consumers. Diageo India is the market leader driving this transformation. With an unrivalled portfolio of global & local brands, we are crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments.

At Diageo India, Strategy is at the heart of shaping the future of one of India's largest and fastest-growing premium consumer goods businesses. As a Manager, you will partner with senior business leaders to solve the company's most important strategic questions — from long-term growth strategy and portfolio choices to market expansion, competitive advantage and capital allocation. The role combines the structured problem-solving rigour of top-tier consulting with the commercial ownership of a leading FMCG organization. You will translate data into insights, insights into strategy, and strategy into measurable business impact.

This is a high-visibility role with significant exposure to the Executive Leadership Team and opportunities to influence decisions that shape the future of Diageo India, while developing the capabilities expected of future business leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise & Growth Strategy

• Support the development of Diageo India's long-term growth strategy, including category, portfolio, route-to-market and geographic expansion priorities.

• Evaluate new growth opportunities by analysing consumer shifts, category dynamics, competitive landscapes and emerging industry trends

• Develop strategic recommendations grounded in rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis.

• Translate strategy into actionable business plans with clear financial and commercial implications.

Strategic Projects

• Lead high-impact cross-functional strategy projects addressing the company's most critical business priorities.

• Structure ambiguous business problems into clear analytical frameworks and actionable workstreams.

• Develop hypotheses, conduct analyses, synthesize findings and present recommendations to senior leadership.

• Drive implementation planning and monitor execution against strategic objectives.

Consumer, Market & Competitive Intelligence

• Continuously monitor evolving consumer behaviors, macroeconomic trends, regulatory developments and competitive activity.

• Identify emerging opportunities and risks across categories, channels and price segments.

• Generate actionable insights using syndicated data, market research and internal performance data.

Commercial & Financial Analysis

• Develop robust business cases to support strategic investments and resource allocation decisions.

• Analyse category economics, pricing architecture, profitability drivers and market attractiveness.

• Evaluate strategic initiatives using financial metrics including revenue growth, gross margin, operating profit, ROI, NPV, IRR and Total Shareholder Return (TSR).

• Build scenario analyses and sensitivity models to support leadership decision-making.

Performance & Portfolio Management

• Support annual and long-range strategic planning processes.

• Assess portfolio performance across brands, categories and geographies.

• Identify structural growth opportunities and recommend portfolio optimisation actions.

• Develop strategic performance dashboards and track key value creation metrics.

Executive Communication

• Develop compelling, executive-ready presentations and strategic narratives for the Board, Investor related/other external forums.

• Distil complex analyses into concise, insight-led recommendations.

• Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders across Strategy, Finance, Commercial, Marketing and Supply Chain functions.

What You'll Bring

Strategic Thinking

• Ability to solve complex, ambiguous business problems using structured, hypothesis-driven approaches.

• Strong conceptual thinking with the ability to connect macro trends to business implications.

• Curiosity to challenge conventional thinking and identify new growth opportunities.

Commercial Acumen

• Strong understanding of how FMCG/CPG businesses create value.

• Appreciation of consumer demand, pricing, channel economics and competitive strategy.

• Ability to balance strategic ambition with commercial practicality.

Consumer & Market Orientation

• Strong understanding of consumer behaviour and market dynamics.

• Ability to identify emerging consumption trends and translate them into business opportunities.

• Experience working with market research or syndicated data is preferred.

Financial Acumen

• Working knowledge of financial statements, particularly the P&L.

• Understanding of profitability drivers, margin structures and value creation.

• Familiarity with investment appraisal techniques and shareholder value metrics including TSR.

• Ability to build robust business cases supported by financial analysis.

Analytical Excellence

• Strong quantitative problem-solving skills.

• Ability to analyse large datasets and derive meaningful business insights.

• Comfortable working with Excel, PowerPoint and data visualisation tools. Communication & Storytelling

• Exceptional written and verbal communication.

• Ability to simplify complex analyses into compelling executive narratives.

• Strong presentation skills with attention to detail and executive presence.

Collaboration & Influence

• Ability to work across multiple functions and senior stakeholders.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence without formal authority. • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.

Ownership & Execution

• Demonstrates initiative, accountability and a bias for action.

• Able to independently manage multiple strategic priorities with minimal supervision.

• Delivers high-quality outputs under tight timelines.

Flexible Working Statement-

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Diversity statement-

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

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Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Bangalore HO

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2026-02-16