To co-ordinate strategy implementation and departmental projects planning process within Strategy and Project Management Office. The role facilitates, under direction from the Head of Strategy & Projects, technical support and assistance in terms of strategic project planning, development of strategic priorities, strategic objectives and goals, execution and reporting on the Airlines short term to medium-term plans. This includes approved key transformation initiatives that will enable the achievement of the Airline’s business operational objectives
Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities (Key Performance Areas)
- Periodic reviews I.E., SWOT, PESTLE Gap analysis undertaken to ensure activities meet the strategic priorities of the transformation agenda.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic plans, ensuring alignment across departments.
- Monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of implementation of plans. Periodically track, evaluate and report on implementation of the plans.
- Conducting comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions.
- Deliver Technical support to projects (PMBOK) by meeting established project timelines and budgets
- Participate in strategic planning and thinking workshops and assist the Head of Strategy & Projects in facilitating the development and review of the strategic plan.
- Compile and consolidate annual departmental plans and submit for review to the Head of Strategy & Projects and subsequently EXCO for approvals.
- Identify safety and/or security risks and develop plans to mitigate identified risks.
- Providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior management to support informed decision making.
- Identifying potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate them, enhancing overall strategic resilience.
- Formulates own Scorecards, Performance Plans, Monitors and report on the same as well as Units business Projects Performance.
Minimum Education Required
- A recognized Degree in Projects Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences (Economics, Statistics, Public Administration) or equivalent
- PMP Certification, Prince 2 or Post Graduate qualification in related field will be an added advantage.
Minimum Experience Required
- A minimum of six (6) years post graduate experience of which three (3) years should have been in a similar role and sized organization.
- Airline/Aviation experience will be an added advantage
Required Technical & Behavioural Competencies
Strategic Thinking, Planning, Organising & Budgeting, Process Improvement and Optimisation, Project Management, Commercial Awareness, PM Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Management, & Ensures Accountability.
CLOSING DATE: 10 October 2024 at 1630hrs
NB. ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ONLINE. THE AIRLINE SHALL ONLY CORRESPOND TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES