Business Strategy Manager

ABOUT CODEWAY Codeway builds category-leading consumer AI apps on mobile and web, at global scale. 600M+ downloads. 60+ apps. 400+ builders across Barcelona and İstanbul. Completely bootstrapped. No board. Profitable since year two. Small teams move faster than big ones. But they need big resources to win at scale. Nobody starts from zero. The problem decides the solution, not us. We turn category wins into six focused vertical companies: Wishlabs (AI Creativity), Wellture (Wellness), Learna (Education), Sparked (Media), Cosmic Jam (Entertainment), and Catalyst Apps (Utilities & Productivity). Each has full ownership and the depth to go further than anyone else in its space. Codeway HQ powers them all. One platform. One team that finds and grows builders. One set of guardrails. Every idea born here starts with an unfair advantage: the platform, the people, and the profits of every product before it. That's the system. Turns out you can do both. Move like an indie. Hit like a giant. About The Role Codeway’s Utility & Productivity and Media verticals operate as one organization under a single CEO Office, bringing together two distinct consumer businesses with different business models and growth dynamics. With 135+ people across the organization, we build and grow products and experiences used by millions of people around the world, combining creativity with strong execution. As our Business Strategy Manager , you’ll be part of the CEO Office, working directly with the Vertical CEO and leadership team on the opportunities, challenges, and decisions that shape where the organization goes next. You’ll work across strategy, growth, business performance, and execution, taking ownership of high-impact priorities and helping turn complex business questions into clear decisions and action. Sitting at the intersection of two different businesses, you’ll connect the dots across teams, zoom out to see the bigger picture and dive deep when needed, and help turn priority initiatives from ideas into real business outcomes. You’ll also stay close to developments across AI and emerging technology, identifying where new capabilities, shifts, and trends could create meaningful opportunities for our products and businesses. With broad exposure and meaningful ownership, this role offers a direct opportunity to help shape the organization’s next stage of growth. What You'll Do Work directly with the Vertical CEO and leadership team on the opportunities and problems that matter most to the business. Take on ambiguous, high-impact problems, bring structure to them, and own strategic initiatives end-to-end, from identifying the opportunity and building the case to driving execution and measuring impact. Deep-dive into products, users, markets, competitors, and business performance to uncover new growth opportunities and challenge existing assumptions. Stay on top of developments across AI, emerging technologies, and consumer tech, translating relevant shifts into potential product, feature, and business opportunities for Codeway. Build quick analyses, models, experiments, and business cases to test ideas rather than relying on assumptions. Move across functions when needed, bringing the right people together, turning leadership decisions into action, and keeping momentum on the highest-priority initiatives. Spot things that could work better, whether it’s a business opportunity, an operating bottleneck, or a broken process, and take the initiative to improve them. Jump into new and unexpected priorities as the business evolves, even when the path forward isn’t obvious yet. Use AI as a core part of how you work to research faster, explore ideas, analyze information, automate repetitive work, and improve the quality and speed of decisions. What You'll Bring Experience in Strategy Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, CEO Office, Business Operations, or similar strategic roles. Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex problems and turn analysis into clear recommendations. Experience working with GSheets, Excel, BI platforms, or similar analytical tools to analyze data and generate actionable business insights. Strong business judgment, with the ability to connect data and insights to the bigger picture and dive deep into details when needed. Ability to create clarity, structure, and direction in ambiguous and fast-changing environments. Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams. Comfortable moving between strategy, analysis, planning, and execution, with high ownership and strong follow-through. Strong curiosity about AI and emerging technologies, with the ability to understand new developments and connect them to relevant product, business, and strategic opportunities. Fluency in using AI tools as part of day-to-day research, analysis, problem-solving, and productivity. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with sound judgment and the confidence to challenge assumptions constructively. Nice to Have Experience in technology, consumer apps, digital products, or other fast-growing, high-performance organizations. Experience in a top-tier strategy or management consulting firm. Experience working directly with founders, CEOs, or senior leadership teams. WHAT WE OFFER · Great Place to Work. As our top team member, you'll be a part of a fast-growing startup and have the privilege to enjoy our accredited “BEST WORKPLACES” environment, ranked first among all workplaces. · A Competitive Compensation Package. Long story short, we take care of you. · A Meal Compensation. That is actually enough for a decent & nutritious lunch, we’re not following the industry standard. · Full Health Benefits. To keep you away from all the trouble, we provide unlimited private health insurance and cover the HPV vaccine. · Pet Adoption Support. We cover the primary healthcare expenses, parasite vaccinations, and microchip costs that may arise within the first year after employees adopt a pet. · Cool Tech Stack. Macbook, iPhone 15 Pro, magic mouse, magic keyboard; an adjustable desk with a 4K screen and any other gadget you may need in your job. · Sport Activities Support. We care about your physical wellbeing and support your gym membership. · Learning Never Ends! Training budget to help you grow in your role, gain new skills, and learn new things. · Udemy Free Pass. An unlimited Udemy subscription. · Flexible Schedule & Unlimited Vacations. This isn’t a “clock in, clock out” company. We care about your productivity, not tracking every minute you’re on site. It’s up to you to always be responsible with your work, no matter where you are or what schedule you’re keeping. · English Course Support. Be more global and perform best at your work. · Comprehensive Well-being Support. Through our partnership with Meditopia, we now offer free psychological counseling, along with additional services like dietitian, personal trainer, parenting consultant, physiotherapist, child & adolescent therapist, and face-to-face counseling for employees in Istanbul. · A Top-Notch Office. Located at the heart of Istanbul, right next to Levent Metro Station at Ferko Signature. · Codebrew. Yes, you’ve heard it right: We love coffee so much that we’ve built our own coffee shop inside our office, where we also provide healthy snacks at certain hours. · Free Breakfast. At Codebrew - every morning at 9:30 AM. · No Dress Code. Dress as you like. · Happy Hours Every Friday. Every. Single. Friday. When it’s 5 PM: Screens off, party on! (Check out Codeway on Instagram) · Dream Team. Average Codeway member is young, talented, and passionate - which makes our working environment extremely dynamic. Need proof? Take a look at our Instagram. · Gaming Area. Whenever you need to take a break from hard work and relax with your favorite games, our PS5 corner will be waiting for you. · Software Support. Subscription to any software you might need to perform at your best. · Public Transportation Support. Daily public transportation support is on us, covered by an additional monthly compensation. · Parent Support. Becoming a parent is a big moment, and Codeway celebrates it with you. We offer a one-time grant to support our new parents. · Massage Room. When you need a moment to recharge and unwind, our massage chair room will be ready to offer you a relaxing break. THE RECRUITING PROCESS We are committed to keeping our recruitment process short and transparent. Here’s how it looks like: Application: Send us your CV or LinkedIn profile. You can also just write a few words about yourself. Talent & Culture Interview: Let’s talk about your experience & expectations and see what we can achieve together. Hiring Manager Interview: You’ll meet with members of the relevant vertical team to dive deeper into your skills and experience and discuss the role. Final Interview: You’ll meet with the vertical’s CEO for a conversation about the team’s vision, priorities, and future direction. Reference Check: We will contact your references to gain insights into your past experiences and work ethic. Welcome Aboard! You are now part of the team. 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