Job Description
Reporting
to theChief Channels, Sales, and Distribution the position holder’s role
includes;
- Advisor to the
Chief on strategic initiatives, performance improvement of the organization,
and assisting the Chief in achieving business results. Lead
the elements of strategic planning & implementation within the company by providing solutions to business issues & challenges.
- Develops and maintains effective working
relationships with external partners.
- Provides ongoing support to the Chief on
general Channels and Sales issues, informing the Chief of system-wide
matters needing attention so as to enable the Chief to focus on
more strategic challenges and better optimize use of time.
- Researching, benchmarking, publishing accurate and information for decision
making as well as providing
thought leadership on changes taking place within
the industry.
- Plays a key role in providing insights and analytics on Business performance.
- Supports the business in the strategic projects rollout and ensures tracking
of progress, using information integrated from varied systems and sources.
- Responsible for leading& coordinating all administrative tasks within the Chief’s office and ensures
the efficient running of the Chief’s office.
- Communicates and coordinates internal and external
information from the Chief’s office to the Business Unit Leads and partners.
- Prepares agenda, research and
document information for meetings
involving issues and projects deemed necessary by the
Chief; proactively ensures successful execution of above.
Responsibilities
Strategy Formulation & Alignment
- Lead the strategic mapping process for
the division.
- Research on new methodology on Strategic Management to match to business needs.
Strategy Execution
- Facilitate the roll-out
of the Channels and Sales Strategy.
Work with divisional leads to ensure
implementation of best practice.
- Champion the process
improvement within the business to attain
strategic objectives.
- Partners in delivery of strategic programs across divisions for turnarounds by tracking & monitoring the roll out
- Monthly reporting
on progress of implementation of agreed strategy
action plans.
Projects Management
- Take leadership in strategic projects/initiatives in relating to overall company strategy.
- Oversee the formulation, implementation, and review of Safaricom
Strategic projects.
- Oversee justifications and due diligence for all business acquisitions and key projects undertaken by the business.
- Lead the Integration of acquired businesses
Products Gate and
Governance
- Drive the Governance and Gate process for all products and Services.
Business Intelligence & Thought Leadership
- Consistently monitoring operating
environment activities of
strategic interest and provide thought leadership on changes taking place in the industry.
- Research on new areas of business that Safaricom
can gain strategic advantage over its competitors
- Seek intelligence on competitor strategy
from industry experts, Telecom analysts and other
media whilst maintaining highest ethical standards.
Costs Containment
- Review and advice the Chief on overall
company cost management initiatives.
- Prepare the department’s budget and forecasts in line with the company
policy and manage the department’s Expenditure.
People Management
- Oversee the team
- Work and manage in a matrix
structure Coaching, mentoring, and delegating when need be.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree
- Project Management certification Prince II or PMP and / or Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt.
- Have 10 years work experience in the Telecom/ICT space of FMCG; 5 of which must be in senior Management
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management and information technology
- Minimum 5 years leadership experience in a cross-functional or matrix organization.
- Requires strong experience in business
and solution
development, project/program management, and project delivery in a technology space.
- Experience developing complex, multi-year project plans to meet business objectives within budget.
- Very Strong understanding of the system
development life cycle
- Very Strong understanding of the project management and testing life cycle
- Ability to interact
effectively with various
levels within the organization.
- Proven experience in risk management and change management
- Proficient in project management software
- Excellent verbal and written communication
skills
- Ability to effectively communicate and present
to all levels
of the organization including EXCO
- Solid understanding of project management methodology to identify and communicate issues,
risks and dependencies across a large-scale program
- Experience using automated
project management governance tools
How To Apply