Business Strategy and Transformation Manager

Job description / Role

Our client an innovative food solutions company is currently looking to hire a Business Strategy and Transformation Manager

Strategy and Transformation team and will be supporting the business units in scope with the ongoing strategy definition and transformation under the direct of the corporate business unit's Strategy and Transformation and the local teams. The position provides a great opportunity to interact with and learn from key leaders across the organization. The position will report to the Strategy Director in HQ

Job Responsibilities

Research / Competitive Intelligence
- Identify and monitor key trends across company's landscape and ecosystem
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data to form externally informed, actionable insights and enterprise wide outlooks that are then used to formulate corporate strategy

Strategic Planning
- Perform both internal and external strategic analyses to become better informed about current business conditions
- Funnel insights (industry, business, competitive analysis) to facilitate strategic plan development
- Develop scenarios centered around variations in business outlook and assess strategic responses including capital allocation

Business Partnering
- Perform the role of an in-house business consultant; Partner with teams across the local BUs to facilitate Deep-Dive analyses into selected topics
- Assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats; research and analyze relevant industries, markets, trends to identify strategies and transformation needs

Performance Management and Executive Communication
- Assist in executing the Strategic Plan by supporting transformation initiatives and by facilitating tracking and reporting of key performance metrics
- Identify performance gaps and facilitate coordinated actions to address issues
- Develop content that will be included in executive and board level presentations
- Support with improving the overall performance of the business units in scope

Requirements

Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics or engineering preferred
- 7-10 years' total experience in consulting, business development, strategy, or strategic planning; familiarity with agriculture and food industry is a plus
- Should be proficient in Excel financial modeling and in creating PowerPoint presentations
- Market research and competitive analysis skills
- Experience in execution of initiatives and plans
- Demonstrated capacity to perform in a fast-paced work environment

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:

• IT & Telecommunications
• Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
• Banking, Finance & Legal
• Sales & Business Development
• Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
• Human Resources & Training
• Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
• Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
• Executive Recruitment
• Emiratization Solutions
• Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
• Managed Service Provider Solutions
• Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
• Outsourced Staffing Solutions