Strategy Manager

Afrizan Personnel; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Strategy Manager to lead the execution of strategic priorities across a multi-regional organization. This role requires a minimum of five years’ experience in strategy or management consulting and proven project management abilities. The successful candidate will track strategic plan progress, conduct strategic analysis, and prepare presentations for senior leadership. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for influencing stakeholders and driving initiatives forward. Competitive salary is offered in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in strategy, management consulting or a related role.
• Proven project management experience within complex organisations.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and strong analytical capability.

Responsibilities

• Drive the execution of strategic initiatives by defining objectives, scope and business cases.
• Project manage strategic programmes, including governance structures, routines and reporting.
• Lead steering committee and executive update meetings.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical capability

Project management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Planning and organizational skills

Business and financial acumen

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on turning big-picture vision into decisive, measurable action?

We are recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Strategy Manager to play a pivotal role in driving the execution of strategic priorities across a complex, multi-regional organisation. This role partners closely with senior and executive leadership, leading high-impact strategic projects and delivering clear insights that shape business direction.

Responsibilities

• Drive the execution of strategic initiatives by defining objectives, scope and business cases
• Project manage strategic programmes, including governance structures, routines and reporting
• Lead steering committee and executive update meetings
• Track progress against strategic plans, identifying and mitigating risks and issues
• Conduct strategic research and analysis to generate actionable insights and recommendations
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders across functions, regions and external partners
• Prepare high-impact presentations and status reports for executive audiences

Key requirements

• Minimum of five years’ experience in strategy, management consulting or a related role
• Proven project management experience within complex organisations
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and strong analytical capability
• Experience working with senior and executive management
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Strong presentation, planning and organisational skills
• Solid business and financial acumen with a commercial mindset
• Confident, self-driven and able to operate with a high degree of autonomy

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