Strategy & Business Operations Principal (International)
Day Rate: £560/day (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 12 months
Location: London (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
🚀 About the Role
We’re hiring an International Strategy & Business Operations Principal to sit at the centre of strategy, planning, and execution for a high-growth international business.
This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who has operated in complex, global environments (e.g. scaled tech / Big Tech) and is comfortable partnering directly with senior leaders across Product and Go-To-Market.
You will act as a force multiplier for leadership—translating ambitious growth plans into clear priorities, aligning teams across regions, and ensuring delivery against the highest-impact initiatives.
🎯 What You’ll Own
International Strategy & Planning
* Lead annual and in-year planning across multiple regions (e.g. EMEA and beyond)
* Translate business strategy into clear, prioritised roadmaps and operating plans
Driving Execution at Scale
* Oversee complex, cross-functional initiatives across Product and GTM
* Identify risks, unblock teams, and ensure consistent delivery against goals
Operating Rhythm & Governance
* Run core planning cycles, business reviews, and decision-making forums
* Improve prioritisation, resource allocation, and performance tracking
Senior Stakeholder Partnership
* Act as a trusted thought partner to Directors and senior leaders
* Bring structure to ambiguity and support high-quality decision making
Scaling the Operating Model
* Build and embed scalable frameworks, processes, and ways of working across regions
* Drive continuous improvement in how the business executes
👀 What We’re Looking For
We’re specifically looking for candidates who have:
* Experience in Strategy & Operations / Business Operations / Management Consulting within a scaled, international organisation
* A track record of owning planning cycles and translating strategy into execution
* Operated in cross-functional environments spanning Product and GTM
* Strong experience working across multiple regions (e.g. EMEA, international markets)
* Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority
* A highly analytical, data-driven approach to problem solving and decision making
⭐ Strong Signals (Highly Preferred)
* Background in companies such as Google, Amazon, Meta, or similar high-growth tech environments
* Experience in subscription, marketplace, or platform-based businesses
* Familiarity with experimentation, growth initiatives, or product-led environments
* Prior experience in top-tier consulting firms (e.g. Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey & Company)
⚠️ This Role May Not Be a Fit If
* Your experience is primarily in agency / campaign delivery / marketing execution
* You have not worked in international, cross-functional environments at scale
* Your role has been focused on program management without strategy ownership
💡 Why This Role?
* High visibility role working directly with senior leadership
* Opportunity to shape international growth strategy and execution
* Operate at the intersection of strategy, operations, and product
* Immediate impact in a fast-paced, global environment
Contract & Working Model
* £560/day (Inside IR35)
* 12-month contract
* Hybrid working: London office 3 days per week, 2 days remote