Senior Manager – Strategy & Transformation

Job Summary:
The job holder will be responsible for assisting the Bank in its strategy development and transformation process as well as monitoring and supporting strategy implementation including but not limited to efficient coordination of initiatives across the bank and performance management of implementation.
Key responsibilities:
The Incumbent will report to the General Manager – Strategy & Transformation  and will be responsible for:
Liaising with various stakeholders and work streams and ensuring execution of deliverables in line with agreed roadmap for the 5 years strategic implementation activities
Understanding critical dependencies across initiatives and mobilizing relevant process  owners
Translating initiatives , work streams and milestones into project plans which ensures successful project completion
Assisting in setting target metrics / KPIs for work streams and tracking targets set
Monitoring and tracking of initiatives and reporting deviations and suggesting remedial actions
Assisting  in review of Business plans for initiatives prior to senior management sign off
Coordinating with external consultants engaged in the strategy formulation / implementation
Bank-wide communication of weekly/monthly developments on 5 year strategic plan
Communicating project information to stakeholders and other interested parties
Preparation of periodic reports for various governance forums on progress of transformation
Deputizing for head of function and attending work stream meetings to support initiative owners in transformation
Qualifications and Competencies:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized institution. Master’s degree in Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
Project Management (Desirable)
A minimum of 7 years overall banking experience 3 of which should have been at managerial level.
Ability to project manage complex and multifaceted strategic projects
Ability to understand and translate strategy into action
Effective communicator
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
Good relationship management skills
Good interpretation and decision making ability
Good people management skill
Strong analytical and numerical skills
Ability to work independently/self-driven
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other project management applications is desirable
Strong planning, coordination and time management skills