Strategy Manager

2 weeks ago


Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Vodafone Full time

Role purpose:


The Group Strategy and Innovation team is looking for an experienced strategist to help accelerate our ambitious transformation as Strategy Manager in the Group Strategy team.

The Manager will work within the Group Strategy team to develop, communicate and implement the long term strategy for Vodacom Group.


The manager will work closely with the EHOD in developing group strategy, and supporting the 8 operating companies within Vodacom Group to develop and execute on their respective OPCO strategies.

In addition, the manager will support the Group's strategic priorities on Financial Services, Digital, ICT and new revenue streams.

In collaboration with the EHOD, the manager will lead and deliver on special strategic projects in Vodafone Group, Vodacom Group and the Vodacom OPCOs.

The manager will play a key role in driving the thought leadership agenda for Vodacom Group, requiring a strong understanding of global technology and telco trends.

The manager will develop a strong understanding of the global strategic priorities from Vodafone, translate them into local imperatives and communicate the implications for Vodacom.

The role requires the incumbent to effectively deliver multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring consistent high-quality results and effective stakeholder engagement.

The incumbent is expected to have significant and interactions with EXCO and senior leaders within Vodacom and is required to have exceptional communication skills.

The manager must be an influential thought leader, who is able to effectively work in and lead teams to drive high-performance and effort, and lead by living the values in the Spirit of Vodacom.


Your responsibilities will include:

Impact on the business
Deliver strategic projects within the Vodacom Group
Formulate business issues into robust and quantified decision frameworks to identify options with preferred solutions
Identify and analyse business trends and understand the significance and business implications.
Identify and develop the supporting business case underpinning strategic opportunities.
Provide information and analysis to support key strategic decisions and long-term planning implementation.

Customers, Suppliers & Third Parties
Work with suppliers to effectively deliver results (including advisors, lawyers and financial institutions)

Teamwork
Coordinate multi-functional teams (Commercial, Technology, Finance etc.)
Execute and drive projects towards a clear conclusions, results and recommendations.
Work effectively within the organization to build consensus and ideas

Innovation and Change
Maintain personal motivation and drive to take ideas from conception to implementation
Drive new thinking and innovative thinking in the business
Take personal risks to ensure issues addressed properly and fully
Be willing to make important decisions under pressure, sometimes without full information being available

Communication
Communicate effectively at all levels, from staff to CEO level
Conduct a systemic evaluation and presentation of business opportunities that highlights key risks/opportunities
Structure ideas, recommendations and written arguments into compelling storylines that facilitate effective decision-making

Leadership
Bring best-practice management and thought leadership to influence teams' output
Collaborate with multi-functional teams on best practices & alignment with Vodafone strategy requirements

Qualifications
Degree in a financial/numerate discipline - e.g., Commerce, Science, Engineering
Postgraduate qualification (e.g., Masters, MBA, CA(SA)) beneficial.

Experience
Emerging strategy leader with strong strategy or business development experience at management level
Min 5 years' experience in a corporate strategy function in an established corporate

AND / OR

Min 3 years' experience in management consulting at a leading consulting/advisory firm

Technical / Professional Expertise
Understanding of Strategy process and best practice - including strategy development, implementation and communication
Understand market structures, competition dynamics and consumer behaviours
Working knowledge of the market, players and trends in Telecoms industry
Background in Management Consulting, or relevant experience in a senior corporate strategy role

Competency / Performance Drivers
Strong analytical skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills (presentations, report writing, etc.)
Research ability ('curious & questioning mind')
Strong project management
Effective teamwork
Excellent influencing & negotiation skills

Closing date for Applications
:17 February 2023.
The base location for this role is,
Midrand, Vodacom Campus.
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
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