Director, Strategy & Planning, Technology Solutions

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The Director, Strategy & Planning (Technology Solutions) is a critical role responsible for providing data-based strategic direction to business leaders, as well as shaping and driving the development, communication, and implementation of high-impact initiatives to drive business growth and profitability. This individual will work closely with senior leadership within Technology Solutions to translate long-term business objectives into actionable strategies.
This role is critical in bridging strategy with execution, and to translate objectives into actionable, data-driven plans that generate sustainable growth. Working closely with senior executives and department heads, the Director will drive cross-functional alignment, spearhead complex transformation programs, and ensure that strategic decisions are implemented with rigour and agility.
In particular, the candidate will drive data-driven analysis, create compelling and concise narratives for presentation to senior executives, and work with stakeholders across the organization to ensure execution excellence.
The ideal candidate will have a strong consulting background, with a proven ability to manage large-scale strategic initiatives, deliver results under tight deadlines, and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategy Development: Partners with executive leadership to co-create the organization growth strategy, utilizing data-driven analysis to identify opportunities for market expansion, competitive positioning, and profitability. Advises business leaders by providing data-based strategic direction to identify and address business issues and opportunities.
2. Execution Excellence: Translates strategic objectives into clear execution roadmaps, ensuring initiatives are implemented effectively across the organization, with a focus on delivering measurable impact. Manages and oversees the implementation of strategy, working with internal stakeholders to maximize achievement of overall strategic objectives.
3. Presentation and Communication: Delivers compelling presentations to senior leadership and stakeholders, synthesizing complex information into clear, concise narratives that drive decision-making. Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, ensuring alignment and buy-in for strategic priorities.
4. Data-Driven Decision Making: Implements robust performance tracking mechanisms, leveraging analytics and KPIs to provide real-time insights, course-correct as needed, and ensure successful execution of key initiatives.
5. Makes recommendations on the development of a strategic dashboard which indicates the key success measures that will be used to determine the achievement of strategic objectives.
6. Develops and maintains influential relationships in order to ensure the successful delivery and achievement of strategic objectives against the plan and critical success measures.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related field preferred.

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in strategy consulting (preferably from McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or equivalent), with a strong track record of leading high-impact projects and delivering strategic business transformations.
• Demonstrated experience or substantial exposure to the technology and IT services industry, with a solid understanding of industry trends and innovations.
• Significant experience in strategic planning and analysis, marketing/market research, competitive intelligence, and corporate business development.
• Significant experience gained within a similar leadership capacity preferably within a similar global organization.

Additional Career Level Description:

Knowledge and application:

• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex concepts into clear, actionable insights.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with experience influencing senior executives and managing cross-functional teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Problem solving/analysis:

• Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to synthesize complex data and market trends into actionable insights that drive decision-making.
• Strong understanding of business, sharp commercial acumen, and excellent commercial analysis skills.

Interaction:

• Interacts with senior management, executives, and/or major customers which frequently involves negotiating matters of significance to the organization.
• Reconciles multiple stakeholder views to drive business results.

Impact:

• Works with senior management to establish strategic plans and translates business segment strategy into functional plans and guides execution.

Accountability:

• Accountable for results which impact function or multiple departments including budgets.

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

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