Manager: Strategic Projects needed at Discovery Limited

Job Purpose 

• The Manager of Strategic Projects works within the CEO’s office where they will manage and own ongoing Bank and Discovery SA projects to delivery. The ideal individual will be responsible for ensuring that all projects are implemented in a timely manner, and in ways that are consistent with the organisational priorities, budgets and regulatory requirements. The role will also include work in the CEO’s office to support the function of the CEO including Board reporting, and management of key events.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to:

• Drive the development and implementation of products and programs for the business unit
• Responsible for driving the project plans and timelines within the CEO’s office
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure that all tasks remain on schedule. Manage project team and implementation meetings with staff and key stakeholders
• Conducts needed research and remains abreast of regulatory and market changes
• Communicates information to staff and stakeholders, through trainings and written documentation
• Develops written plans
• Creates strategy documents for the business unit
• Responsible for reporting to the Board and EXCO on as well as regulatory presentations and the interim/annual financial results
• Owns the results and regulatory communication within the Bank
• Develops progress reports and other data analyses, as appropriate
• Communication with internal business owners and subject matter experts
• Ad hoc research, analysis and projects
• Develop presentations, reports and other strategic communications

Personal Attributes and Skills 

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Simplify complex messages
• Innovation / Creativity
• Adaptability
• Customer service orientation
• Initiative
• Organisational awareness
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to recognise and resolve problems

Education and Experience 

• A relevant tertiary qualification in a numerical or analytical field
• 5 or more years relevant strategic project experience
• Previous experience with strategic projects in the banking industry will be advantageous
• Management consulting in a financial services industry will be advantageous
• Actuarial or finance background would also be advantageous