Working with the senior leadership of the Sector to develop the Sector strategy and translate it into operational efficiency in the Sector team, including management of strategic business initiatives, facilities, human resources, finances, IT, contracts and administration. Undertaking strategy development and sector planning, and successful execution of the strategies and plans.
Working with shared services (e.g. Finance, HR, Procurement, Legal) to ensure the needs of the Sector are met and delivered in a timely manner Work with the Sector leadership to develop the operating strategy for the Sector and work with corporate shared services (such as HR, Finance, Procurement, IT, Marketing) to ensure that the Sector has adequate and suitable resources to deliver its objectives and that all areas are aligned to the strategy.
Liaise with corporate shared services with regard to new hires – onboarding, induction, etc. Develop and manage relationships with external vendors, suppliers and service providers and provide contract management and administration services to the Sector. Work with the Finance Department to develop budgets, manage the financials for the area, and ensure compliance with all financial rules and regulations. Ensure that all corporate policies, communications, education and training are cascaded down through the Sector as necessary and manage all Sector-specific communications and learning and development.
Manage and co-ordinate capacity building, professional learning, team building, employee wellbeing initiatives, project and business management systems, etc. Manage the administrative staff across the Sector.
Develop and implement dashboards and reporting for the Sector, so the leadership can use data and analytics effectively in decision-making. Implement and co-ordinate all corporate programs and strategic initiatives across the Sector (e.g. performance management, workforce and succession planning, Sector-specific action plans, etc).
Recommend and implement continuous improvements to processes, procedures and systems and ensure proper internal controls, policies and operating procedures are in place across the Sector. Support all the functions of the Sector and manage any change in line with evolving strategy. Represent the Sector at internal and external meetings and to other areas of the business. Monitor internal assessments of business risk and ensure risk mitigation measures are in place. Develop monthly or periodically reports to share and present to management as requested. Performs any other related tasks and duties as directed.