Strategy & BD Sr. Lead

This role plays an integral part in the formulation, execution and alignment of the company’s business strategy with the overall objectives of Vodacom while working closely with various functional teams to ensure that strategic initiatives are clearly understood and properly implemented. 

• Define and execute Vodafone Egypt's business strategy in coordination with Vodacom overall strategy
• Support the collection and analysis of market data, competitor insights, and industry trends to inform the strategic planning process.
• Work closely with various departments to ensure strategic goals are broken down into actionable tasks while providing the support needed to track the progress of strategic initiatives across different business areas.
• Ensure the departmental goals & activities are aligned with Vodafone strategy & objectives while continuously tracking & monitoring the functional targets to ensure timely execution of strategic plans & resolve any execution challenges.
• Help communicate key strategic updates from Vodacom to local teams, ensuring clarity and alignment.
• Work closely with PMO & Transformation sub-function by sharing knowledge on comprehensive benchmark studies and market research.
• Prepare regular updates for senior leadership on the status of strategic initiatives & provide assistance in preparing reports on strategic programs and initiatives, tracking milestones and outcomes.
• Identify new business development opportunities that cater for Vodafone strategy & growth
• Assess market trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to uncover new avenues for growth
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to structure and negotiate terms of new ventures deals, ensuring alignment with business goals and shareholder value.

•    5+ years of experience
•    Business administration, management consulting or strategic planning is preferable.
•    High level strategic thinker - Extensive experience of setting and delivering high level business strategies within blue chip organizations/consultancies.
•    Commercially driven, able to rationalize strategies into deliverable, operational business plans 
•    Strong communication and influencing skills, credible at chairing and able to build cross functional partnerships.   
•    Successful leadership track record, preferably through managing a sizeable team.
•    Excellent problem-solving skills with demonstrable ability to manage ambiguity and simplify complex situations
•    Excellent negotiation skills

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.

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