Position Overview:
As the Business Planning, Assistant Manager, will assume a pivotal role in supporting the Head of Business Planning by coordinating a diverse range of activities, projects, and communication products. This position necessitates a blend of strategic acumen, operational proficiency, and robust leadership capabilities to ensure the seamless functioning of the product house and contribute to its success.
Primary Responsibilities:
Operational Management:
Drive operational efficiency by supporting product house processes, workflows allocation within the product house.
Engage with product house teams and facilitate cross-functional coordination, enhance communication, and encourage collaboration across teams.
Identify bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities, offering recommendations for enhancement.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication :
Create communication products and ensure that consistently and articulately communicate effectively to targeted audience.
Prepare quarterly board reports to IT board committees and the Strategy & Investment committee as per the standard board agenda and priority areas.
Performance Tracking and Reporting:
Regularly track critical key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and support development of new performance measures as need be as per the Product house strategy
Monitor and share key insights from performance indicators (KPIs) to gauge the progress and success of product house delivery.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (business, IT, engineering, product management, project management, etc.).
Strong Knowledge of appropriate communication and presentation Techniques and Tools (PowerPoint, Excel Analytics) is a must.
Prior 4-5 years experience in a technology-driven company, banking, or related industry is highly desirable.
Ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences and creating targeted decks.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Strong problem solving, quantitative and analytical abilities.
Robust project management skills, including prioritization, multitasking, and meeting deadlines.
Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.