Strategy Support Manager

Rand Mutual Assurance; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading assurance company in South Africa seeks a Strategy Support Manager responsible for facilitating strategic planning, conducting market analysis, and managing strategic projects. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in stakeholder engagement, supporting the execution of initiatives that align with long-term business goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Strong analytical skills for data and performance analysis.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning and framework development.
• Conduct market analysis and prepare intelligence reports.
• Coordinate the execution of strategic initiatives and projects.

Skills

Strategic planning

Market analysis

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The Strategy Support Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the strategic initiatives that propel our business forward. This individual will report to the Head : Strategy and work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement strategies that align with our long-term goals.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Strategic Planning Support

• Support the Head : Group Strategy in developing RMA’s strategic plan / framework and annual operating plans
• Assist in formalizing and documenting the strategic planning process
• Gather and analyze relevant data to inform strategic decision-making
• Prepare strategic planning materials and facilitate strategic planning sessions
• Ensure alignment between Group Strategy, business strategy, and functional business plans
• Help communicate the strategy clearly to all internal and external stakeholders

Market Analysis and Intelligence

• Conduct in-depth market analysis and competitive landscape assessments
• Monitor industry trends and identify market opportunities and potential risks
• Prepare competitive intelligence reports for senior management
• Research and analyze market data to support strategic recommendations
• Identify strategic opportunities for business growth and expansion
• Develop insights on competitors’ strengths, weaknesses, and strategic moves

Strategic Performance Management

• Support the development and implementation of KPIs to track strategic objectives
• Assist in creating and maintaining dashboards for monitoring strategic performance
• Analyze performance data and prepare regular reports for leadership
• Identify performance gaps and recommend corrective actions
• Support the cascade of strategic goals to divisional and individual KPAs
• Track and monitor group, divisional, and individual KPI performance

Strategic Project Management

• Coordinate and manage the execution of strategic initiatives and projects
• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource requirements
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion
• Identify and mitigate project risks
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to support project execution
• Prepare project status reports for senior leadership

Financial and Strategic Analysis

• Collaborate with the Data and Analytics team on analytical models
• Perform financial analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Evaluate business cases for new strategic initiatives
• Assist in scenario planning and financial modelling
• Support the development of capital plans aligned with organizational strategy
• Analyze ROI of strategic initiatives and recommend improvements

Stakeholder Management and Communication

• Support the Head : Group Strategy in stakeholder engagement
• Prepare presentations, reports, and strategic communications
• Facilitate strategic discussions with cross-functional teams
• Assist in building strategic partnerships and alliances
• Create compelling materials for executive meetings and board presentations
• Ensure strategic initiatives are clearly communicated across the organization