The Strategic Associate supports the development and of strategic initiatives to drive business growth and operational excellence through project management and analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning Support:
- Assist in developing and executing strategic plans that align with organizational goals conducting research to inform decisionmaking.
- Project Management:
- Manage strategic projects developing schedules budgets and resource plans while coordinating with crossfunctional teams.
- Market Analysis:
- Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities providing insights and recommendations through reports and presentations.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather insights and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Performance Monitoring:
- Track and report on the performance of strategic initiatives using key performance indicators (KPIs) addressing challenges as they arise.
- Process Improvement:
- Identify and implement enhancements within the strategic development function promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Result Areas (KRAs):
- Strategic :
- Measure the effectiveness of strategic plans and their alignment with organizational goals.
- Project Delivery:
- Ensure timely and budgetcompliant delivery of strategic projects.
- Market Insight Generation:
- Provide actionable insights from market analysis that drive business decisions and growth.
- Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Foster strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance engagement and support for strategic initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelors degree in business administration or strategic management; relevant certifications (e.g. project management process improvement) are a plus.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in strategic planning project management or business development.
- Skills: Strong analytical project management and communication skills; proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with market research tools.