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Overview
As the Head of Strategy & Business Improvement, you will lead the implementation of key corporate initiatives and coordinate strategy discussions between the executive team. Strong execution capabilities are paramount for this position, and we are looking for a seasoned process improvement and project governance professional, who also possesses good exposure to corporate strategy design and implementation. The Head of Strategy & Business Improvement also plays a vital role as one of the thought leaders of the business, participating and assisting in a myriad of high-level executive decisions.
Summary of Responsibilities
1. Strategic Planning (20%)
- Moderate and guide the executive team during the strategic planning process
- Facilitate strategy design and initiative formulation
- Translate strategic initiatives into measurable financial objectives and lead measures
2. Business Improvement (60%)
- Implement the necessary set of processes and tools for leading process improvement initiatives
- Monitor and evaluate the implementation of business initiatives
- Establish the necessary process control indicators and metrics
- Directly lead high impact transformation initiatives
3. Thought Leadership (20%)
- Provide insight to the leadership team on situational analysis and decision making
- Assist with stakeholder management and cross-divisional subjects
Job Requirements
- MBA degree
- +10 years of experience working in strategy deployment or process improvement roles. Previous working experience in consulting is a distinct differentiator, but experience in leading improvement initiatives as part of the business role is required
- Significant experience in execution of complex initiatives across various areas of the business and with multiple stakeholders
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work within a very diverse cultural landscape
- Proficient problem solver, with great analytical skills
- Experience in process improvement, implementation of business systems, and execution methodologies are highly desirable (i.e. Lean Six Sigma, 4DX, Prince2, etc.)
