Business Manager – (23000212)
DESCRIPTION
We are pleased to announce
the following vacancy Business Manager within Financial Services Division. In
keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who
meets the criteria indicated below.
Detailed Description
Reporting to the Chief
Financial Services Officer, the Business Manager will undertake the below;
Advisor to the Chief on strategic
initiatives, performance improvement of the organization, to assist in
achieving business results. Lead the elements of strategic planning &
implementation within the company by providing solutions to business issues
& challenges.
Develops and maintains effective
working relationships with Safaricom Board, and external
partners.
Provides ongoing support to the Chief
on general Financial Services issues, informing the Chief of
system-wide matters needing attention so as to enable the Chief to focus on
more strategic challenges and better optimize use of time.
Researching, benchmarking, publishing
accurate and factual information for decision making as well as
providing thought leadership on changes taking place within the industry.
Plays a key role in providing insights
and analytics on Business performance.
Supports the business in the strategic
projects rollout and ensures tracking of progress, using information integrated
from varied systems and sources.
Responsible for leading &
coordinating all administrative tasks within the Chief’s
office and ensures the efficient running of the Chief’s office.
Communicates and coordinates internal
and external information from the Chief’s office to the Business Unit directors
and partners.
Prepares agenda, researches and
document information for meetings involving issues and projects deemed
necessary by the Chief; proactively ensures successful execution of above.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy Formulation & Execution
Lead the strategic mapping process for
the division.
Articulate and implement the cluster
strategy in alignment with the overall organizational goals leveraging
strategic management models.
Facilitate the roll-out of the
Financial Services Strategy. Work with divisional leads to ensure
implementation of best practice.
Champion the process improvement within
the business to attain strategic objectives.
Partners in delivery of strategic
programs across divisions for turnarounds by tracking & monitoring the roll
out.
Monthly reporting on progress of
implementation of agreed strategy action plans.
Projects Management
Take leadership in strategic
projects/initiatives in relating to overall company strategy.
Oversee the formulation,
implementation, and review of Safaricom Strategic projects.
Oversee justifications and due diligence
for all business acquisitions and key projects undertaken by the business.
Lead the Integration of acquired
businesses.
Risk and Governance
Drive the overall cluster Governance
and Gate process for all Products and Services.
Monitor and track operational risk
issues and track audit compliance for the cluster.
Business Intelligence & Thought Leadership
Consistently monitoring operating
environment activities of strategic interest and provide thought leadership on
changes taking place in the industry.
Research on new areas of business that
Safaricom can gain strategic advantage over its competitors.
Seek intelligence on competitor
strategy from industry experts, Telecom analysts and other media whilst
maintaining highest ethical standards.
Costs Containment
Review and advice the Chief on overall
company cost management initiatives.
Review the budget and forecasts in line
with the company policy and manage the department’s Expenditure.
People Management
Partner and oversee the team alongside
the Chief.
Work and manage in a matrix structure
Coaching, mentoring, and delegating when need be.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree or preferably an
MBA.
Have 5-8 years work
experience in the Telecom/ICT space/Consulting/Financial Services; 3 of which
must be in senior Management.
Minimum 5 years leadership experience
in a cross-functional or matrix organization.
Proven experience in governance, risk
management and change management in Financial Services/Fintech.
Experience developing and implementing
complex, multi-year strategic plans to meet business objectives.
Ability to keep abreast with market
changes, customer requirements, competitive environment to help in the
development of new business opportunities.
Strong experience in business analysis,
solution development, project/program management, and project delivery.
Ability to communicate effectively at
all levels of the organization both internally and externally.
Excellent verbal and written
communication skills.
How to Apply
