Senior Strategic Program Manager

Reporting to the VP of Strategy, you will help turn Spendesk’s most important strategic priorities into concrete results. You will lead high-stakes, cross-functional initiatives, working closely with senior leadership and teams across Product, Operations, Go-to-Market, Finance and other functions. You will bring structure to complex and ambiguous topics, align stakeholders, solve problems and drive execution. This is a hands-on role focused on impact rather than bureaucracy.

This is a rare opportunity to work directly with senior leadership on the initiatives that matter most to Spendesk’s growth. From day one, you will have visibility across the business, lead high-impact cross-functional projects and help shape how the company operates and scales.

Steer the execution of strategic initiatives that are high stakes for Spendesk’s growth

• Structure clear project governance, objectives and workstreams
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align on 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 Example of projects: revamp pricing & packaging, augment our operations with AI, augment our product with AI, steer e-invoicing deployment in France Contribute to define and execute Spendesk’s strategy
• Contribute to 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)
• Steer yearly strategic and budget planning
• Participate in the Corp Dev agenda (buyer / seller side): M&A opportunities analysis and execution
• Support Spendesk’s company cadence
• Contribute to steering the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) process
• Coordinate the preparation of the Board meetings
• Contribute to preparation of materials for key internal events (townhalls, leadership meetings)

3+ years of experience in a top-tier consulting firm, technology company or fast-growing organisation

• Proven track record managing complex, cross-functional projects
• Strong analytical, structured thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to present complex topics clearly
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work autonomously
• Hands-on, curious and comfortable working with ambiguity
• Fluent English Preferred skills
• Experience in both consulting and a technology or SaaS environment
• Experience in Financial Services or FinTech
• Good understanding of how a technology product works
• Fluency in French
• Graduate of a top business or engineering school 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 Payfit, Accor,

the Jungle, Swile, Big Mamma, Malt and Yousign. With offices in the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Germany, Spendesk also puts community at the heart of its mission. For more information: www.spendesk.com/press 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
• 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.