Director, Strategy & Transformation

Overview

Sumwon Studios

The Role

Ceo Office & Strategic Execution

• Partner directly with the CEO on the company's most important priorities.
• Translate strategy into clear action plans, accountability and measurable outcomes.
• Drive execution of strategic initiatives across all functions.
• Monitor business performance and identify opportunities, risks and bottlenecks.
• Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CEO.
• Independently lead major initiatives with minimal direction.

AI, Technology & Business Transformation

• Lead the identification, prioritisation and implementation of AI, automation and technology initiatives across the business.
• Partner with functional leaders to redesign processes and operating models using technology.
• Drive measurable improvements in productivity, speed, quality and cost efficiency.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to create competitive advantage.
• Establish a culture of innovation, experimentation and continuous improvement.

Organisational Effectiveness

• Drive company-wide OKRs, governance and accountability frameworks.
• Improve decision-making processes and organisational operating rhythms.
• Help ensure the business scales effectively as teams, brands and markets grow.
• Support leadership teams in defining structures, responsibilities and ways of working.
• Remove complexity and improve cross-functional collaboration.

Strategic Projects & Corporate Development

• Lead high-priority projects on behalf of the CEO.
• Support acquisitions, partnerships, market expansion and new business initiatives.
• Coordinate due diligence, integration planning and execution activities.
• Develop business cases, strategic recommendations and implementation plans.

Internal & Corporate Communications

• Support company-wide communication of strategic priorities and transformation programmes.
• Help align teams around business objectives and organisational change.
• Support investor, board, media and external stakeholder communications where required.
• Prepare executive presentations, board materials and strategic updates.

Talent & Leadership Support

• Support organisational and leadership development initiatives.
• Help identify capability gaps and opportunities to strengthen the organisation.
• Work alongside senior leaders to improve team effectiveness and performance.
• Contribute to succession planning and future leadership development.
• What you’ll bring
• 5+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, private equity, venture capital, technology, e-commerce, consumer or high-growth businesses.
• Strong preference for candidates who have experience both advising businesses and operating within them.
• Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Strong commercial judgement and business acumen.
• Experience driving transformation, technology or AI initiatives is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment.
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving, entrepreneurial environments.
• Highly organised with exceptional execution capabilities.
• What we'll bring
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after your first year
• 30% employee discount across SUMWON STUDIOS brands
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Company social events
• The opportunity to work with a high-performing team building brands at global scale

Why Join Us?