Head, Operational Strategy Deployment

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Job Description:

Strategy Blueprint Deployment

• Tracks & monitors the implementation of the Group’s operational strategy.
• Monitor progress against defined KPIs, milestones, and strategic objectives.

OneStream Integration & Programme Management

• Serve as the primary liaison for the integration of OneStream transformation initiatives across upstream and downstream functions.
• Initiate, facilitate, and track key strategic projects, ensuring alignment with overall transformation goals.

Value Chain Coordination

• Collaborate across business units to synchronize transformation efforts and maximize synergies.
• Address project interdependencies, identify delivery risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

Centre of Reporting

• Act as the nucleus for consolidated reporting on Group Transformation programmes.
• Analyze project performance, prepare executive-level dashboards and briefing materials, and deliver actionable insights to senior leadership.

Requirements

Education / Professional Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Agribusiness, Economics, or a related field.
• Masters degree (MBA or equivalent) is strongly preferred, especially with focus on Strategy, Operations, or Sustainability.

Professional certifications are advantageous, e.g.

• Project/Programme Management (PMP, PRINCE2, PgMP)
• Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) or Operational Excellence certifications
• Change Management (e.g., Prosci)
• Sustainability/ESG-related certifications (desirable, but not mandatory)

Professional Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in operations, strategy deployment, transformation, or programme management — ideally within large, complex, asset-heavy industries (e.g., agriculture, plantations, manufacturing, FMCG, or logistics).
• At least 4 years in a senior leadership role, driving enterprise-level change or transformation initiatives.
• Proven experience in managing cross-functional, cross-geography transformation programmes, including upstream & downstream operations.
• Demonstrated track record in aligning business units to strategic objectives and achieving measurable outcomes (financial, operational, and ESG-related).

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.