Senior Strategic Program Manager

• Steer the execution of strategic initiatives that will transform Spendesk
• Structure clear project governance, objectives and workstreams
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align strategic direction and foster complex problem solving
• Drive planning and coordinate cross-functional teams, drive weekly / monthly rhythm, finding the right balance between letting people in charge do their job and jumping in when it is needed
• Take part in the analysis and execution with key stakeholders
• Track and report on progress to leadership, ensure decisions are made at the right level
• Contribute to develop a project toolkit to run strategic projects
• Example of projects: revamp pricing & packaging, augment our operations with AI, augment our product with AI, build more flexible sourcing models to support our future growth, streamline company cadence and governance
• Note: Role is about driving concrete impact, not building bureaucracy
• Contribute to define and execute Spendesk’s strategy 
• Contribute shaping Spendesk’s long-term "full-potential plan" to maximize financial value, leveraging and synthesizing Operational, Strategic and Financial perspectives
• Deep dive on selected strategic options (e.g. geographical or product expansion)
• Participate to the Corp Dev agenda (buyer / seller side): M&A opportunities analysis and execution
• Support Spendesk’s company cadenceCoordinate the preparation of the Board meetingsContribute to steer the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) process, with the StratOps team
• Contribute to prepare materials for key internal events (townhalls, leadership meetings)
  

• Skills
• Strategic vision
• Drive and leadership
• Analytical and structured thinking
• Excellent communication skills, written & oralHands-on & Problem-solving mindsetAbility to work autonomously while keeping stakeholders aligned
• Background
• Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects: 3-5 years experience in top-tier consulting firm / Investment Banking or 5+ years experience in operational/project management roles in fast-growing environment (SaaS or FinTech is a plus)
• Master's degree from top-tier business or engineering school
• This role represents a unique opportunity to drive strategic execution in a scale-up, working directly with senior leadership to accelerate value creation and operational excellence
  

As we are an international team, please submit your application and CV in English.

About Spendesk 

Spendesk is the AI-powered spend management and procurement platform that transforms company spending. By simplifying procurement, payment cards, expense management, invoice processing, and accounting automation, Spendesk sets the new standard for spending at work. Its single, intelligent solution makes efficient spending easy for employees and gives finance leaders the full visibility and control they need across all company spend, even in multi-entity structures.  Trusted by thousands of companies, Spendesk supports over 200,000 users across brands such as SoundCloud, Gousto, SumUp, and Bloom & Wild. With offices in the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Germany, Spendesk also puts community at the heart of its mission.

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About our people & culture

We believe that people do their best work when they’re given the freedom to thrive and grow. That’s why liberation is at the core of everything we do. We empower Spendeskers to take ownership of their work, to navigate ambiguity, and seize every opportunity. Spendeskers come from all over the world (35+ countries and counting!) but we have plenty in common: we're bold, ever-curious, committed to kindness, and tackle every challenge with a positive mindset. 

About our benefits 

Our culture is built on trust, empowerment, and growth — with benefits to match!

- Flexible on-site policy : 4 days per month remote (non-accumulative) and 3 full weeks remote per year (non-consecutive)

- Lunch 60% funded by Spendesk (Swile Card)

- Alan Premium health insurance

- A Gymlib pass to let off steam after a productive day at work

- Access to Moka.care for emotional and mental health wellbeing

- Access to Vendredi allowing us to change the world

- Latest Apple equipment

- Great office snacks to fuel your day

- A positive team to work with daily!

Diversity & Inclusion

At Spendesk, we're committed to fostering an environment where all differences are encouraged, supported and celebrated. We're building our culture for everyone, with everyone. Our goal is to attract and build a diverse, equal and inclusive team, where everyone feels welcome and we truly embrace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.