Etisalat Nigeria Job for an Experienced Strategy Head
Etisalat's
vision is a world where people's reach is not limited by matter or
distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay in touch with
family and friends; a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new
markets without the limitations of distance and travel.
We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Head, Strategy
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
- Development and communication of the company's business
strategy, associated 5-year strategic plan & annual supporting
operational plan
- Develop and/or promote key functional/ cross-functional strategies across the business.
- Lead the syndication and stakeholder management for financial strategy development.
- Develop in-house available commercial and numerical capabilities.
- Develop new business opportunities with a focus on commercial arrangements and deal structure
- Lead commercial analysis of Strategy & Business Development projects / opportunities.
Principal Functions
Strategic initiatives:
- Develop commercial/ analytical frameworks and assess existing and new business opportunities (partner, acquire, build, divest)
- Develop, analyze and communicate business cases that support the
assessment and underlying valuation of potential opportunities to
enhance management decision making
- Enhance and drive commercial analysis as above where applicable
- Promote internal evolution of commercial strategy where applicable
Corporate Strategy Development:
- Participate in the development and dissemination of the company
5-year business plan; co-ordinate and refresh the corporate strategy
annually
- Communicate the company's strategic direction and drive objectives to ensure understanding of roles and responsibilities
- Drive, monitor and assess the implementation of the company's
short, medium and long term goals and objectives and effectiveness of
the 5 year strategy and support operational plan in light of competitive
performance and context
- Track and record progress driving towards objectives
Functional Strategy:
- Lead the development of cross-functional strategies that serve as key components of the overall corporate commercial strategy
- Develop broad guidelines into specific operational plans and programs and drive implementation
- Drive negotiations for potential acquisitions, partnerships or divestments
Market and Competitive analysis:
- Assess and monitor industry trends, competitors' activities and
new commercial developments highlighting impact of the company's
strategy and operations
- Drive the prioritization and reaction to new commercial strategies where applicable
Others:
- Maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
- Manage external consultants as required
- Perform other roles/tasks as required by the Director, Strategy and Business Development
Educational Requirements
- First Degree in Business, Management, Finance or relevant discipline
- Post-graduate degree in Business, Management, Finance or an MBA
Experience, Skills & Competencies
- Nine (9) to Twelve (12) years relevant work experience with at least three (3) years at managerial level.
- Work experience in a top tier consulting firm, management consulting, investment banking or Telco is an added advantage
- Research analysis & evaluation techniques
- Industry knowledge
- Negotiation skills
- Leadership & influencing skills
- Presentation & facilitation skills
- Strategy formulation, evaluation and implementation
- Business modelling concepts, methodologies and leading practices
- Business / investment cases development
- Business finance / financial analysis
- Strategy formulation, evaluation and implementation
- Project management, and implementation
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online