Strategy Delivery, Head

2. Accountable for the successful delivery of all (4 - 8) high priority initiatives within the strategy pillar(s) (joint accountability with business owner of each initiative)

• Assess readiness of initiatives, when they commence and annually, to ensure they have all best practices in place to start on a solid foundation
• Identify the strategic partnership and project management support each initiative needs – on an ongoing basis as the initiative evolves – and allocatesupport resources from the team of strategy delivery managers accordingly
• Take the lead personally in the most complex and/or high priority areas (e.g. strategic visioning for early stage initiatives, project planning for costly and high risk priority initiatives)
• Ensure initiatives receive the support they need to succeed, coaching team members to be successful partners and problem solvers, andtaking the lead when necessary tode-bottleneck
• Engage as thought partners to initiative sponsors (Chief or Director level) to jointly address initiative risks and plan significant course correction

Experience:

• Proven track record of successfully working in a strategy role with senior executives, and leading a strategic initiative / project team (e.g. management consulting roles, corporate strategy roles)
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex portfolios of strategic initiatives.
• Experience working in a non-profit or educational environment is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Educational background in business, strategy, or a related field; MBA or equivalent is desirable.

Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of strategic planning and project management methodologies.
• Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to derive insights and drive decisions.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Soft Skills:

• Strategic Leadership: Exceptional ability to inspire initiative teams and leaders across the organization, getting people excited about a vision for change and their role in it
• Change leadership: has diplomacy and influencing skills to drive change through others, and the courage to ask uncomfortable questions
• Shared leadership and co-creation: gives recognition to others and is oriented towards serving others to empower them to succeed.
• Relationship building: Able to quickly build trust and credibility as a leader with diverse stakeholders who have very different experiences, contexts and expertise
• Impact orientation: able to see the bigger picture and prioritize the most important discussions versus getting lost in details
• Complex problem solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of navigating and resolving complex issues.
• Listening skills: able to listen actively and compassionately, and receive and act on challenging, often conflicting feedback
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to structure complex information / difficult decisions and communicate sensitively to diverse audiences
• Adaptability: Quick learner with the ability to adapt to changing conditions and continuously improve processes
• Team leadership: Able to manage of a team of colleagues

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Employer pension contribution

• 25 Days annual leave, plus public holidays, with the choice to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave

• Flexible working hours

• Excellent continuous professional development

• 2.5% Flexible benefits allowance