Strategy Manager - (EE) - Cape Town/Jhb

SUMMARY:
Seeking a Strategy Manager with a Financial Degree (an MBA will be advantageous) plus 7-10 years related experience or Strategy consulting equivalent, for an EE position with a large corporate based in Cape Town or Johannesburg.

POSITION INFO:

Job Role

• The Group Strategy Manager will play a critical role in the development of the long-term strategic direction and ambitions for the Group as well as ensuring the successful implementation of key strategic initiatives across a portfolio of clusters.
• You’ll partner with senior Group executives, taking on the role of trusted advisor, to bring forward-thinking solutions to the Group. In doing so you will increase your understanding of complex business problems from diverse perspectives and develop new skills.
• You’ll work with other Strategy and Impact Office colleagues and senior Group employees from diverse backgrounds and disciplines in a team-oriented, relationship-driven environment.

 Responsibilities

Work with minimum supervision and exercise sufficient discretion and independent judgment. Be expected to regularly oversee the work of an Associate Manager.

• Support Senior Managers in the development of long-term Group strategic plans and objectives.
• Support Senior Managers in the development of cluster strategic initiatives to execute on the Group strategic vision.
• Facilitate discussions with Group executives to prioritize strategic initiatives for implementation.
• Working across a portfolio of clusters, ensure successful development and implementation of cluster strategic initiatives by:
  • Overseeing the development of robust initiative roadmaps (incl. KPIs, risks, milestones and interdependencies) for certain high-importance strategic initiatives.
  • Acting as a sounding-board for cluster executives and initiative owners for key decisions in road mapping and implementation.
  • Share experience and best practices with cluster executives.
  • Regularly monitor performance measures put in place to determine the effectiveness of certain implemented initiatives.
  • Ensure all key strategic initiatives consistently reflect the Group’s goals and interests.
  • For certain important initiatives, Strategy Managers may be seconded to clusters to perform an activist Project Management role.
• Communicate the status of strategic initiatives to Senior Managers.
• Collaborate with Senior Managers on facilitation of quarterly business reviews on cluster strategic performance.
• Support annual strategic review process to evaluate overall performance against strategic targets and make adjustments as necessary.
• Provide mentorship and support to Associate Managers ensuring continuous individual development.
• Other duties may be assigned.

 Requirements

Qualifications

• University degree
• An MBA will be advantageous
• CA (SA), Actuarial or Engineering qualification may help with the analytical part of the role.

Experience

• 7-10 years related experience or strategy consulting equivalent.
• Previous strategy experience and demonstrated leadership in growing personal relationships and knowledge development.

Skills/ Knowledge

• Strong business acumen and an understanding of the environment in which the Group operates.
• Understanding of, or experience in Financial Services.
• Project Management experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strategic Planning
• Business Innovation
• Forecasting
• Business Knowledge
• Research and competitor analysis
• Business Knowledge
• Research
• Business proposals and analysis around new opportunities

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