Manager, Strategy Enablement

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in Africa seeks a candidate to support the Business Head in implementing strategic programs, managing business performance, and ensuring operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in project management, analytical skills, and experience collaborating with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years managing project completion to achieve defined objectives.
• 8-10 years influencing stakeholders across disciplines.
• Strong analytical skills and data presentation.

Responsibilities

• Support Business Head in implementing a range of strategic programs.
• Manage performance and improve operational efficiency.
• Address delivery gaps and maintain governance standards.

Skills

Networking

Collaboration

Analytical Abilities

Data Interpretation

Education

First Degree in Business Commerce or Finance and Accounting

Tools

Project Management

Job description

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To support the Business Head to implement a broad range of programmes, projects and initiatives to achieve its strategic objectives and address delivery gaps, implement and maintain governance standards, manage business performance and financial measures and continuously improve operational efficiency of the team. Responsibilities are directed by critical business priorities of the Business Head/Chief Executive.

Qualifications

• First Degree in Business Commerce or Finance and Accounting
• 5-7 years demonstrated experience managing a broad range of projects to completion to achieve defined business objectives or metrics
• 8-10 years' experience in influencing stakeholders at different levels across a multiple of disciplines to achieve shared outcomes
• Excellent networking and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical abilities and proficiency in data interpretation with proven experience in consolidating and presenting the information in a clear and concise manner
• Enable strategic initiatives and support business growth
  
  

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Convincing People
• Embracing Change
• Generating Ideas
• Interpreting Data
• Managing Tasks
• Producing Output
  
  

Technical Competencies:

• Business Acumen (P&C)
• Industry Knowledge
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Risk/ Reward Thinking
• Strategic Planning and Reporting
• Written Communication