Strategy Manager

Overview: Strategy Manager. A core role within the Strategy & Transformation team, providing expert analytical skills across key strategic initiatives to drive effective decision making and delivery to enable the achievement of the strategic growth plan.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Analysis

• Own strategic models and undertake scenario analyses to understand the potential impacts of strategic decisions.
• Work with finance to define and measure strategic KPIs to assess the achievement of the company strategy.
• Analyze and report on the performance of strategic initiatives, making recommendations for adjustments as needed.
• Undertake industry and competitor analyses to identify opportunities and threats.

Strategic Solutioning & Planning

• Work with business stakeholders to shape strategic options and recommendations for key strategic initiatives.
• Lead the development of strategic plans for specific initiatives that align with the company’s goals and objectives.

Project Management

• Oversee the execution of strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with overall business goals.
• Manage cross-functional teams to implement strategic projects successfully.

Stakeholder Communication

• Prepare and present strategic plans and reports to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across departments to ensure strategic alignment.

Innovation and Improvement

• Drive innovation by identifying new business opportunities and growth areas, aligned to the strategic priorities.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness to drive achievement of the strategic plan.

Skills and Experience

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic planning, business development, or management consulting.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful business strategies.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including problem/opportunity framing & solution shaping.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines.

Person Specification

• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment & balance multiple priorities.
• Collaborator who engages well with different stakeholder groups & can utilize facilitation skills to drive alignment/consensus.

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