KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leadership and Project Oversight: Lead the integration team, ensuring strategic goals are met while maintaining operational continuity.
- Strategy: Integrate and execute the integration strategy, and act as a champion of the vision of the integration to create the drive needed to capture the value of the transaction, addressing specific operational, regulatory, and cultural dynamics.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including local government entities, regulatory bodies, and internal team members to ensure alignment and compliance.
- Risk Management and Mitigation: Identify specific risks to the integration process and develop strategies to mitigate these risks proactively.
- Budget and Resource Management: Manage the integration budget, allocate resources efficiently, and ensure financial targets are met.
- Performance Management: Develop and oversee key performance indicators to measure integration success and adjust strategies as necessary.
- Communication Plan Execution: Implement comprehensive communication strategies that ensure transparency and consistent updates across all levels of the local organization.
- Change Management: Drive the change management process, ensuring that staff are supported through the transition with clear communication and training programs.
- Cultural Integration: Facilitate the merging of diverse corporate cultures, promoting inclusivity and a unified organizational identity.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all integration activities comply with local laws and regulations, coordinating with legal advisors and compliance officers.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Finance, or related field; additional certifications in project or change management (e.g., PMP, PROSCI) preferred.
- A minimum of 8 years’ experience in project management, with significant expertise in mergers and acquisitions.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Proven capability to lead complex projects with a strategic and operational focus.
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Deep understanding of Botswana market dynamics and regulatory environments.
- Strong leadership abilities with experience managing cross-functional teams.
- High proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Proficiency in basic computer applications (including MS Microsoft Suite products Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Closing Date: 23 August 2024