Job Title: Head, Strategy & Business Development
Location
Lagos
Job Field
Administration, Secretarial, Engineering, Technical, ICT, Computer, Sales, Marketing
Job Summary
Development and communication of the company’s business strategy, associated 5-year strategic plan
& annual supporting operational plan
Lead technical analysis of Strategy & Business Development projects and opportunities
Develop and promote key functional, cross-functional strategies across the business
Lead the syndication and stakeholder management for technology strategy development
Develop in-house available technical analysis capabilities
Principal Functions
Develop and disseminate the company’s 5-year business plan; co-ordinate and refresh the corporate strategy annually
Communicate the company’s strategic direction and drive objectives to ensure understanding of roles and responsibilities
Drive, monitor and assess the implementation and effectiveness of the 5 year strategy and supporting operational plan in light of competitive performance and context
Track and record progress driving towards objectives
Lead development of cross-functional strategies that serve as key components of the overall corporate technical strategy
Develop broad guidelines into specific operational plans and programs and drive implementation
Participate in negotiations for potential acquisitions, partnerships or divestment
Requirements
First Degree in Engineering; telecommunications related discipline preferred
Post-graduate degree in Business, Management, Finance or technology preferably an MBA
9 to 12 years relevant work experience with at least 3 years at managerial level.
Combinations of business insight experience coupled with telecoms expertise
Experience in investment banking or management consulting an advantage
Technical understanding of network planning, design and implementation
Articulation of commercial impact of network technology changes
Network costing and budgeting
Strategy formulation, evaluation and implementation
Business case development
Project management and implementation
Research analysis & evaluation techniques
Industry, technical knowledge
Negotiation skills
Leadership & influencing skills
Presentation & facilitation skills