Description
The Senior Manager, Business Support works closely with the GCISO to plan and monitor the overall vision and strategy of the Group Information Security (GIS) function. The role is responsible for monitoring the execution and implementation of department strategy, governance, performance management and the definition of ways of working for example, common methodologies, processes, and tools for developing and operating the department.
The position focuses on ensuring that the department “does the right things” through strategy, execution and governance, as well as “doing things right” through organizational and operational model development and performance management. The position ensures that the department is well imbedded into the entire Equity Group commercial and functional business units and countries.
Job Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:
Works closely with the GCISO to drive focus and prioritization within the department through establishing strategic planning and governance processes.
Works with the GCISO and business leadership team, providing broad insight to the GIS teams on the required capabilities in support of the departments wide business objectives.
Establishes and implements continuous-improvement programs for the GIS function. Drive improvements to methods and processes to increase productivity, at the same time maintaining strict quality levels
Stays current with developments in emerging market trends and innovations platforms and third-party ecosystems and how value is being created and monetized.
Is responsible for the continuous tracking of GCISO deliverables and commitments to the business and other stakeholders.
Is responsible for the preparation, review and consolidation of business plans and budgets for the department.
Tracks Subsidiary commercials due to Group and drive timely payments thereof.
Develop and maintain Opex costs trees for all major cost items, clearly identifying the contribution to total Opex
Ensure that the cost of operations is reduced in line with cost operating strategy stemming from the business drivers
Ensure that all month end, quarter end and year-end requirements are met within the required time frames
Represent GCISO in meetings when required.
Build and maintain strong relationships with all Equity stakeholders.
Knowledge and Experience
At least 7 years of experience with at least 3 years supporting a CIO or CISO or an Executive of a dynamic institution in planning, strategy development, execution and performance monitoring.
Prior experience in business planning, financial planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring in a digital enterprise.
Strong communication skills, with internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated experience in application of data-informed analytics in supporting executive decision making.
It would be a big plus if you have…
Prior experience building investment and commercial business cases
Experience preparing board papers, coordinating cross functional teams in developing defensible ideas to management committees and boards of directors
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with major in Commerce, Economics, or any other relevant business-related degree.
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