Manager Strategic Projects

Overview

• ***Job Description***
• Work on business problems, owning a distinct aspect of the project including managing the respective stakeholders
• Use analytical and problem-solving skills to provide analysis, insights and solutions that inform strategy development and critical business decisions
• Gather and structure relevant data - either from internal sources or through extensive secondary research (through interviews, discussions with relevant stakeholders or industry experts, reports etc.)
• Develop framework and build hypothesis to approach a problem in a structured manner, test hypothesis by analyzing and drawing clear conclusions from the data gathered and develop actionable and fact-based recommendations
• Present insights and conclusions confidently and meaningfully to project lead / team, and concept/function stakeholders
• Build and deliver high impact presentations or own specific sections within a larger presentation to communicate your findings to the stakeholders
• Validate and drive acceptance of the recommendations, facilitate the implementation of the recommendations and support regular progress reviews, tracking and reporting of business benefits / impact delivered
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Landmark concepts and functions (e.g. HR, Finance, IT, Supply chain etc.) and establish trust-based relationships with them to drive business improvements
• ***Requirements***
• MBA (or advanced degree) from a prestigious institute
• 1- 4 years of progressive work experience either in management consulting, E-commerce, merchandising, planning or corporate strategy (in the retail industry preferred but not mandatory)
• Advanced excel skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills - Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders
• Deadline driven, organized and able to multi-task
• Being a team player, while also being an independent thinker who contributes to the team constructively
• Curiosity and willingness to learn continuously
• Agility – Able to wear different thinking hats at different times and work on projects in different strategy domains as per the requirements
• Demonstrates professional maturity and stakeholder management skills