Senior Corporate Strategy Manager

SUMMARY:
Senior Corporate Strategy Manager - Africa

POSITION INFO:

Corporate Strategy Manager - Region Africa

Our client produces vehicles in various countries and delivers them to customers in more than 100 markets worldwide. Become part of it and help develop new solutions with your curiosity and ideas. You can expect a diverse team that supports you and with whom you can grow together and develop your potential.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidate to fill the Corporate Strategy Manager -Region Africa position in the Corporate Strategy Department - based in Sandton

Job Summary

• Provide thought leadership to the Board in the development of the company Corporate strategy, vision and mission statement. Engage with Group, Regional, Local and external stakeholders and strategy forums to formulate, implement and monitor the corporate strategy.
• Ensure strategic alignment of Group strategy forums. Establish a Project Management Methodology.
• Develop the necessary frameworks and tools to ensure execution of the strategy. Monitor and evaluate progress against the strategic objectives.
• To provide support and assistance to management in the implementation of new projects. Supporting management in preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring of internal resources to ensure the flawless execution of assigned projects.
• Assisting management by acting as an internal consultant on new business and prioritized projects by engaging with stakeholders and determining internal and external factors affecting mid to long term needs.
• The position plays a critical role in shaping the long-term direction and success of Group Africa.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Structuring and managing strategic projects: definition of project content and team structure, structure and reporting in control circles, responsibility for developing content and adherence to timelines, leadership of cross brand/ functional project teams, preparation of decision templates for the Group Executive Board.
• Delegation of the project management to team members and membership in the steering circle.

• Assurance of quality Analyses & results of strategic projects (incl. resource/time management), control of necessary escalations in the control circuits, ensure derivation and identification of necessary action needs for the Group (brands and/or functional areas).
• Ensure adequate roll out and communication of the Regional Strategy to all the divisions and subsidiaries in the Group Africa.
• Actively drive the implementation of the agreed strategy on behalf of the Board by engaging key personnel from all divisions to achieve the strategic objectives set.
• Prepare for Board-level strategic summits and relevant decision-making forums and committees as required.
• Engage with Group, Regional, Local and external stakeholders to formulate, implement and monitor the Corporate strategy.
• Drive policy implementation to support new business ventures on the continent.
• Develop and implement a local Project Management methodology with relevant processes and standards agreed to by all affected divisions, by specification of project structures, decision authority, responsibilities, standards, processes, committees and limits of authority.
• Assume responsibility for the tracking and monitoring of strategic initiatives as agreed by the Board of Management.
• Anticipate issues and identify solutions and alternatives in advance by reviewing open tasks and deadlines as well as motivating and encouraging team members in order to ensure strategic KPIs and targets are fulfilled.
• Represent the company and interact as required on an ad-hoc and formal basis with the Group strategy department and other regional counterparts.
• Provide regular status reports to the Board on strategic initiatives and objectives.
• Supporting Divisional management to ensure the flawless execution of assigned projects.
• Ensure alignment between strategy and operational execution.

Minimum Qualification, Experience & Skills requirements

• A Bachelors degree or Masters degree in one of the fields of Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent

• At least 7-10 years’ experience in a significant strategic role.
• 5 years’ experience in a leadership position

• Negotiating and decision-making experience at a senior level.
• Financial and business consulting experience.
• Ability to operate across a wide range of complex business segments.
• Ability to plan, execute and make decisions on strategic projects and initiatives according to approved KPIs.
• Ability to monitor and track project progress, to anticipate, identify and resolve major issues and to report and escalate these to the Board or Steering Committees.
• Conflict management ability.
• Ability to lead and motivate inter-divisional teams, whilst under pressure.
• Ability to confidently represent the company, locally and internationally, at any level.
• Ability to operate and negotiate across cultural lines.
• Ability to present to multinational groups at all levels (Heads of Government, Ministers, CEO’s etc.).
• Good interpersonal skills (negotiation and communication).
• Ability to analyse external environment, draw relevant insights and anticipate trends.
• Budget management skills.
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to develop, analyse and present strategic scenarios.
• Advanced Financial analysis capability

Added Advantage

• A post-graduate qualification, preferably a Master’s degree in Business.
• In-depth understanding & knowledge of the motor industry.
• Automotive and African business experience

Kindly submit your application including CV and qualifications to before 21 July 2025