Business Strategy Manager

Who We Are

We’re an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We’re focused on delivering the best technology on the best network — and creating a workplace where people can do their best work.

At Telstra, you’ll build a career that grows with you, supported by flexible work, inclusive teams, and a strong focus on wellbeing, learning and choice.

The Role

As a Business Strategy Principal, you will help shape Telstra’s future by influencing long‑term strategy and enabling sustainable growth across the enterprise.

Bringing deep strategic, commercial and market insight, you will support senior stakeholders and your assigned portfolio while contributing to enterprise‑wide strategic priorities. You are a trusted advisor who leads complex, cross‑functional initiatives, solves ambiguous business problems, and influences senior leaders to shape and deliver high‑value programs of work.

By translating market trends, data and commercial insight into clear strategic direction, you help ensure Telstra’s strategy is customer‑led, commercially viable and future‑focused.

As part of Telstra’s centralised strategy function, you will work across Telstra Consumer, Telstra Business, Telstra Enterprise, Product & Technology and Telstra International, contributing to strategic initiatives that define our next wave of growth.

We fully embrace flexibility and choice at Telstra. Every role can flex in different ways, and we encourage you to work where, when and how you are most engaged, safe and productive. Let’s talk about what flexibility could look like for you.

What We Offer

• Performance‑related pay

• Access to thousands of learning programs to help you level up

• Global presence across 22 countries with opportunities to work where we do business

• Purchased annual leave scheme

• Additional Telstra day off

• Up to 30% off Telstra products and services

• Toolkit provided (laptop, mobile phone and plan)

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Solve complex business problems by applying strategic thinking, commercial acumen and deep industry knowledge to develop actionable strategies that position Telstra for long‑term success.

• Create data‑driven strategies, leveraging analytics and financial insight to diagnose commercial challenges, uncover root causes and challenge senior stakeholders to make informed decisions.

• Set clear strategic direction, taking accountability for developing and articulating strategy aligned to Telstra’s long‑term objectives and evolving industry dynamics.

• Identify emerging trends and growth opportunities, analysing market and industry developments and translating insights into clear priorities and strategic goals.

• Partner with senior decision‑makers, working closely with executive leaders and the C‑suite to anticipate risks, prioritise investments and enable the organisation to pivot toward new opportunities.

• Engage and influence across the enterprise, building strong relationships across diverse business units to align on strategy and support effective execution.

• Present to senior audiences, communicating complex strategic concepts clearly and persuasively through presentations, written materials and scenario planning.

• Lead and enable high‑performing teams, providing leadership, coaching and direction to internal and external teams to build capability and deliver impactful strategic insights.

About You

You are a strategic leader who operates confidently in complex environments and is recognised as a trusted advisor to senior executives, including the C‑suite, CEO and Board.

You bring:

• Management consulting and/or corporate strategy experience

• Strong commercial acumen with sound business judgement

• Solid financial capability, including P&L understanding

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with credibility at executive level

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to design scalable and sustainable strategic solutions

Why Join Us

If you enjoy collaborating with diverse people, solving complex challenges and shaping strategy at scale, we’d love to hear from you..

When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and abilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive. 
As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.
We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.

As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).