Senior Manager, Business Strategy (Full time)

   Lagos ,

   one year ago

Job Summary

We are looking for Senior Manager, Business Strategy to our client, one of the top players in the telecom industry

Job duties and responsibilities
    • Lead strategic initiatives, analyze industry trends, and translate problem statements into solutions, identifying growth opportunities, and addressing macro-economic and competitive landscape changes.
    • Lead strategic initiatives, analyze industry trends, and translate problem statements into solutions, identifying growth opportunities, and addressing macro-economic and competitive landscape changes.
    • Analyze business performance data, market insights, and financial forecasts to identify areas for continuous improvement.
    • Lead the strategic planning process, including the formulation of long-term objectives, key strategies, and action plans.
    • Translate business goals into actionable initiatives, ensuring alignment with industry trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape.
    • Drive the implementation and monitoring of strategic initiatives to ensure timely execution and the achievement of desired outcomes.
    • Evaluate competition, market disruptions, regulatory changes, and industry dynamics to proactively inform the positioning of the company and decision-making.
    • Lead diagnostics and problem-solving workshops, applying economic and business principles and recognizing the intricacies of complex problems to develop innovative solutions driven by or supported by data.
    • Maintain rigorous analytical and data synthesis skills; in particular, develop decision support models to guide strategy and key operational decisions.
    • Identify strategic risks and develop risk mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.
    • Evaluate the successes and failures of internal consulting initiatives through rigorous post-implementation evaluation.
    • Produce deliverables – including market profiles/assessments, presentations, business plans, etc.
    • Translate discussions and decisions into effective presentations (tailored to the audience and purpose).
    • Conduct a comprehensive market analysis to identify emerging trends, customer preferences, and opportunities for growth.
    • Manage cross-functional projects across functions.
    • Cultivate external alliances, partnerships, and industry collaborations to drive innovation and capitalize on growth opportunities.
    • Ensure that internal stakeholders are kept informed of the results of the implementation of strategic initiatives.
    • Develop internal consulting competencies within Strategy and innovation.
    • Coach and mentor others within the team to ensure capacity-building.
Job requirements and qualifications
  • Education:

    • A first degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field (a master's degree is preferred)
    • Possession of a project management certification is advantageous.

     Experience:

    9–17 years of work experience, which includes:

    • Management track record of 3 years or more
    • Minimum 5 years experience working in a global or multinational management consultancy (understanding emerging markets) advantageous
    • Proven experience in strategic planning and creating strategy documents
    • Track record of driving strategic initiatives and delivering results
    • Understanding of the mobile telecoms industry and emerging trends
    • Understanding of the financial services industry is advantageous.

     

Salary
  • Negotiable
Minimum Experience
  • 10 years
Maximum Experience
  • 20 years
Application Deadline: 3rd April, 2025


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