Deputy Director, Strategy

Young Men's Christian Association of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization in Singapore seeks a Strategist to develop and oversee organization-wide strategic initiatives. The role involves analyzing sector trends, collaborating with management, and guiding teams to optimize performance. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and proven experience in strategy planning or management consulting. Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategy planning, business development, or management consulting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis of sector / market trends to identify strategic opportunities.
• Assess the organization’s strengths and weaknesses.
• Engage with Senior Management and key stakeholders to facilitate strategy planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, or related field

Tools

Analytical tools and software

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

As a Strategist, you will be working with the Senior Management team and key stakeholders, to develop, implement, and oversee Organization-wide and Division-level strategic initiatives. You will analyze related sector / market trends, needs and gaps as well as assess environmental threats and internal capabilities to formulate the initiatives. Collaborating with inter-Divisional teams, you will develop actionable plans and provide guidance to facilitate successful implementation.

Your strategic insights and analytical skills will be instrumental in shaping the organisation’s strategic initiatives and optimizing its strengths and opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct analysis of sector / market trends, needs and gaps to identify strategic opportunities and threats.
• Assess the organisation’s strengths and weaknesses and take them into consideration when developing strategic initiatives.
• Engage with Senior Management team and key stakeholders, facilitate strategy planning using suitable tools
• Formulate strategic initiatives and plans, together with Senior Management and key stakeholders to achieve the organization's short- and long-term goals.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution of initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of strategic implementation, identifying obstacles and recommending corrective actions where needed.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of the strategic plan to reflect changes in the external environment and internal capabilities.
• Communicate strategy plans, priorities, and progress to Board, Senior Management and other stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in strategy development and implementation.
• Foster a culture of strategic thinking and innovation within the organization.
• Any other duties as appointed by Reporting Officer.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, or related field.
• Proven experience in strategy planning, business development, or management consulting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends to inform strategic decisions.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving results.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to thrive in a time-sensitive environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant sector and industry knowledge and business models.
• Proficiency in using analytical tools and software for data analysis and modeling an advantage.