Planning & Performance Manager

Job Purpose

The Strategy Performance Manager is responsible for overseeing the execution and monitoring of the organization's strategic initiatives. This role involves tracking performance, generating periodic reports, conducting analysis, and making data-driven recommendations.

Functional Accountabilities

• Strategy Execution: Oversee the implementation of strategic initiatives and action plans across the organization. Monitor progress and provide guidance to ensure milestones are achieved.

• Performance Measurement: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track progress and measure performance against strategic goals. Develop monitoring systems and reporting mechanisms to provide regular updates on performance to stakeholders. Analyze data and identify trends, successes, and areas requiring improvement.

• Performance Analysis and Evaluation: Conduct regular performance reviews and evaluations to assess the effectiveness of implemented strategies. Identify root causes of performance gaps and recommend adjustments or improvements.

• Problem Solving and Decision Making: Address challenges or obstacles that arise during the execution phase. Analyze data, identify patterns, and make informed decisions to overcome barriers and optimize performance.

• Reporting and Communication: Provide regular updates and reports on strategy performance to key stakeholders. Present findings, progress updates, and recommendations for strategic adjustments.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for refinement or optimization of the strategy and associated processes. Gather feedback, conduct post-implementation reviews, and implement changes to enhance performance and ensure continuous improvement.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization to drive alignment and collaboration in strategy execution performance .

Education

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, Strategy, or a related field

Experience, Skills & Competencies

• 5+ years minimum years of experience as a business analyst.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, preferably in a managerial role.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong project management skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset, to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire teams towards achieving strategic objectives.
Proficiency in using strategic planning software and tools is a plus.