Are you a strategic thinker, analytical expert, and results-driven leader ready to shape the future of a dynamic organization? Join us at Safaricom as a Senior Manager – Strategy, where you’ll play a pivotal role in developing, executing, and monitoring strategic initiatives that drive our mission forward.
As a leading telecommunications provider in East Africa, Safaricom is committed to connecting people, opportunities, and information to transform lives. We’re seeking a motivated professional with deep expertise in telecommunications, technology, and digital transformation to help us maintain our competitive edge and achieve our long-term goals.
About Safaricom
At Safaricom, we connect over 42 million customers and directly or indirectly support over one million jobs. With annual revenues nearing KES 298 billion ($2.5 billion) as of March 2022, our economic value is estimated at KES 362 billion ($3.2 billion).
Our journey began in 1997 as a subsidiary of Telkom Kenya. Since then, we’ve grown into a publicly traded company on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, delivering life-changing innovations like M-PESA, Africa’s leading mobile money platform.
Role Overview: Senior Manager – Strategy
As Senior Manager – Strategy, you’ll report directly to the Head of Strategy. This critical leadership role involves defining, executing, and monitoring strategic initiatives to align with Safaricom’s goals. By leveraging your telecommunications and technology expertise, you’ll guide the organization through transformative changes and maintain our competitive advantage in an evolving market.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy Development
- Problem Framing: Define complex business challenges to enable data-driven decision-making and actionable outcomes.
- Expertise Application: Use deep telecommunications and technology knowledge to inform strategy formulation and execution.
- Hypothesis-Driven Solutions: Employ structured problem-solving to identify impactful solutions.
- Insights Synthesis: Translate findings into strategic recommendations that align with organizational priorities.
- Forecasting & Projections: Build reliable models and scenarios to support long-term strategic planning.
- Market Context Analysis: Assess external market dynamics and provide actionable advice to maintain a competitive edge.
- Opportunity Identification: Pinpoint transformational opportunities across commercial and corporate functions.
- Advisory Leadership: Counsel senior leaders on strategic options and oversee high-impact initiatives to drive growth and innovation.
Mission Execution Monitoring
- Market & Competitor Analysis: Continuously monitor trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify risks and opportunities.
- Mission Refinement: Adjust mission priorities to reflect market and organizational changes.
- Metrics & KPIs: Define and track indicators to evaluate mission success.
- Reporting & Updates: Lead mission status reviews, presenting actionable insights to senior leadership.
- Data Analytics: Utilize business intelligence tools to generate insights, track performance, and inform mission execution decisions.
Key Performance Indicators
- Strategic Plan Delivery: Percentage of initiatives completed on time and aligned with goals.
- Quality Recommendations: Leadership satisfaction with strategic advice provided.
- Strategy Impact: Percentage of strategies achieving or exceeding business objectives.
- Market Competitiveness: Number of actionable insights enhancing market positioning.
- Trend Reporting: Frequency and quality of market analysis reports delivered.
- Risk Mitigation: Number of identified risks successfully addressed or opportunities seized.
Key Attributes
- Proactive, forward-thinking, and solution-oriented.
- Analytical and detail-focused with a results-driven approach.
- Adaptable to dynamic market conditions and organizational changes.
- Strong interpersonal skills for building trust with senior leaders and teams.
Why Join Safaricom?
As part of our team, you’ll be working for a purpose-driven organization committed to making a difference in society. You’ll enjoy:
- Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with talented professionals in an innovative, fast-paced setting.
- Opportunities for Growth: Access resources to advance your career and develop new skills.
- Making an Impact: Play a key role in projects that transform lives and connect millions.
How to Apply
Ready to shape the future with us? Click below to submit your application for the Senior Manager – Strategy position before 19th January 2025.
