Role Overview
As the Strategy & Enablement Lead, you will be a central point of coordination within the People team, supporting the leadership team and monitoring a program of activities critical to our organization's success. This role reports directly to the Chief People Officer and involves managing strategic programs and initiatives, driving operational excellence, and making a meaningful impact across the organization.
Core Responsibilities
Design, implement, and optimize processes across the People function/business to improve agility and accelerate innovation.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to inform strategic decision-making.
Develop and implement performance metrics and KPIs to measure the success and effectiveness of new initiatives.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
Coordinate with the Executive team, SMT, GMT and other Strategy & Operations Staff, to ensure the successful delivery of key strategic projects across the organization.
Cultivate a positive team environment, mentor team members, and spearhead efforts to build a best-in-class, results-driven performance culture.
Serve as the CPeO's and HRLT team's 'go-to' for ad-hoc strategic requirements, intellectual sparring, and future initiatives.
Lead on internal People Related Communications Strategy & Content Creation.
Serve as a key advisor and lead preparation for meetings, presentations, and organizational planning.
Support the CPeO with administrative-related tasks.
Develop and manage departmental budgets, working closely with the CPeO, HRLT and Finance teams on forecasting.
Oversee administrative processes, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Psychology, Economics, or STEM-related field.
Proven experience in program management, with a track record of successfully leading complex initiatives from inception to completion.
Strong data analytic skills and ability to make data-driven decisions.
Proven experience in leading and managing cross-functional teams.
Experience within a fast-paced organisation, comfortable with ambiguity and driving change.
Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to manage senior stakeholders.
Financial acumen and experience managing budgets, resources, and financials associated with strategic programs.
Change management expertise, with the ability to drive organizational change and facilitate adoption of new processes and technologies.
Demonstrated business acumen and strategic thinking, with a track record of developing and executing growth initiatives that deliver measurable results.
Exceptional analytical skills, with proficiency in SQL and Excel required and proven ability to derive actionable insights from complex datasets.
Excellent written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distil complex concepts into clear and compelling narratives.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience in a Start-up/scale-up, FinTech or a similarly regulated industry.
Personal Qualities
High degree of initiative with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Exceptional written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organisation.
Highly organised, able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information
Frequent travel to regional offices will be required.