Business Planning and Strategy Lead (Cloud and ICT Product Team)

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute comprehensive business strategies to achieve company goals.

- Identify and analyze market trends and opportunities to inform strategic planning.

- Create and present business plans, proposals, and strategies to stakeholders.

- Execute and implement business strategies to ensure successful outcomes.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of business initiatives.

- Influence and work effectively across teams without direct authority.

- Work in a dynamic environment with a project or goal-based working style.

- Handle and manage business issues, prioritizing them effectively.

- Proactively identify potential business challenges and develop solutions to address them.

- Engage with enterprise customers to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.

- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of business strategies and make adjustments as needed.

Qualifications:

- Proven experience in business strategy, planning, and execution.

- Strong business acumen and understanding of enterprise customer needs.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to think proactively and address potential issues before they arise.

- Strong communication and presentation skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

- Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

- Experience in the Cloud or reseller business.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in the Cloud business, Channel/Partner development

- Familiarity with Cloud technology.

- Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing business strategies.

Business Excellence and Execution Lead (Enterprise Business)

Job Responsibilities

1. Business Performance Analysis

   • Analyze key business metrics and operational data to identify performance trends, inefficiencies, and root causes of issues.
   • Develop dashboards and reports to monitor ongoing performance and support data-driven decision-making.

2. Strategic Planning and Initiative Design

   • Translate business insights into strategic recommendations and actionable plans.
   • Design and prioritize initiatives that drive operational excellence, cost efficiency, and business growth.

3. Cross-Functional Coordination

   • Collaborate with stakeholders across departments (e.g., Sales, Operations, Finance, Marketing) to align on goals and ensure seamless execution of initiatives.
   • Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver high-impact outcomes on time and within scope.

4. Execution Management

   • Oversee the implementation of strategic initiatives, ensuring milestones are met and risks are mitigated.
   • Establish performance tracking mechanisms and conduct regular reviews to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.

5. Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

   • Present insights, strategies, and progress updates to senior leadership in a clear, compelling, and data-backed manner.
   • Foster a culture of excellence by promoting best practices, continuous learning, and innovation across the organization.

6. Change Management

   • Support organizational change efforts by identifying potential barriers and developing strategies to drive adoption and engagement.
   • Act as a change agent to embed a mindset of continuous improvement and operational discipline.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA is a plus).
• Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in business strategy, operations, consulting, or a similar role with a strong track record of driving business improvements and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau) and experience with performance dashboards and KPIs.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Lean Six Sigma, PMP certification is a plus).
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans that drive business performance and operational excellence.
• Experience in managing cross-functional projects and leading change initiatives across departments.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization.
• Results-oriented, proactive, and highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering measurable impact.