Strategy & business development manager in telecom

Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure. The Strategy & Business Development Manager will play a critical role in shaping Colt’s long‑term strategic direction and driving growth across key markets. This individual will support corporate strategy development, evaluate & support development of new commercial opportunities, and lead cross‑functional initiatives that accelerate Colt’s growth across products, partnerships, and geographies.

• Support the development and refinement of Colt’s global and regional strategies, including product and market expansion strategies.
• Conduct deep‑dive analysis on market trends, competitive landscape, emerging economies & emerging technology trends.
• Build clear, data‑driven strategic recommendations for senior leadership, including ExCo‑level presentations.
• Work with internal partners & sponsors to seek out and evaluate new business opportunities, including new propositions, strategic partnerships & ecosystems, alliances, and adjacent market plays.
• Own financial modelling and commercial sizing to assess feasibility and ROI.
• Drive business cases through the internal governance processes, supported by internal sponsors (in line with CAM).
• Work with Infrastructure, Operations, Commercial, Finance, & Legal teams to translate opportunities into executable plans.
• Partner with Innovation team to evaluate and commercially validate new technology opportunities.
• Lead and coordinate strategic programmes or workstreams across multi-functional teams.
• Ensure structured governance, clarity of scope, and measurable outcomes aligned to LRP targets.
• Prepare high‑quality reports, business cases, and board‑level presentations.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly and succinctly for senior audiences.
• Ensure all initiatives are assessed against Colt’s Long Range Plan goals for revenue growth, margin improvement, capital efficiency, and market leadership.
• Track and report progress against key performance indicators & milestones.

• 4+ years’ experience in strategy, business development, management consulting, corporate development, or a similar analytical role.
• Strong strategic thinking, commercial analysis, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience building investment cases and financial models.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work across different business units.
• Ability to structure ambiguity, prioritise effectively, and deliver in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel proficiency.
• Proactive, self‑starter with strong ownership.
• Collaborative approach, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Structured, analytical, and able to simplify complexity.
• Fast learner who is comfortable in changing environment.

• At Colt, you’ll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don’t tell you what to do.
• Instead, we employ people we trust, who come together across the globe to create intelligent solutions.
• Our global teams are full of ambitious, driven people, all working together towards one shared purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want.
• We give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better.
• Our benefits support you through all parts of life, for both physical and mental health.
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
• Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies.
• Opportunities for further development and educational opportunities.
• Global Family Leave Policy.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Internal inclusion & diversity employee networks.