Senior Strategy Manager(UK visa sponsorship available)
Job Description
About the Role
Kraft Heinz has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Strategy Manager to join our high-performing UK & Ireland (UKI) business unit. Reporting to the Head of Strategy and Revenue Growth, you will be part of our in-house Strategy & Consulting team, driving the delivery of key strategic projects that shape the long-term direction of our business.
This role offers exceptional exposure to senior stakeholders across the UKI and European leadership teams, providing a platform to influence and deliver meaningful business impact.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Partner closely with UKI and European leadership to shape and execute the UKI strategy.
Lead projects that define where to play (priority segments, channels, consumers) and how to win (key initiatives across communication, innovation, and revenue growth).
Translate complex data and insights into simple, actionable recommendations that drive strategic decisions.
Project Delivery
Act as an in-house consultant, managing and delivering high-impact strategic initiatives aligned to the company’s 3-year plan.
Conduct benchmarking, data analysis, and stakeholder interviews to identify growth opportunities and improvement areas.
Present clear and compelling recommendations to senior stakeholders, supported by robust insights and analysis.
Example Project Areas
Brand Strategy: Assess brand performance and define key growth priorities.
Foodservice / Away-from-Home Strategy: Identify strategic accounts and develop winning approaches.
Value Engineering: Lead benchmarking and optimization initiatives across the business.
About You
Experience and Background
Proven experience in strategy roles — ideally 5+ years in consulting or 7+ years in-house within FMCG or similar industries.
Strong background with a major strategy consultancy or corporate strategy function (essential).
Demonstrated ability to structure and solve complex problems using analytical insight, even with incomplete data.
Experienced in conducting stakeholder interviews and managing cross-functional relationships.
Skills and Attributes
Exceptional analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Strong communication and presentation abilities, confident working with senior leaders.
Collaborative and proactive team player.
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) required.
What We Offer
A dynamic and ambitious global organisation with a clear career development pathway.
Merit-based progression and a pay-for-performance culture.
A fun, collaborative work environment celebrating good food and great people.
Access to Business Resource Groups supporting inclusion, diversity, and professional growth.
Flexible hybrid working, with opportunities to work abroad.
Family-friendly policies, including enhanced parental leave and nursery schemes.
Wellbeing Benefits
Private medical cover & Digital GP access.
Life Assurance & Group Income Protection.
Gym discounts & Cycle-to-Work scheme.
Premium membership to the Calm App.
A variety of sports teams and social clubs.
Three paid volunteering days per year (e.g., Soup Kitchen, Magic Breakfast).
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Location
London – The Shard (Hybrid working model)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all individuals, including those identifying as Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups, Women, Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and other protected classes.
