Strategy Manager needed at LexisNexis South Africa

About the Role: 

• The Programme Manager will lead the Strategic Transformation Office, reporting directly to the Strategy Executive. This role is crucial for implementing strategic initiatives and projects across various departments, including Marketing, Sales, Content, Product, Operations, Finance, HR, and Technology. The Programme Manager will ensure that projects are executed efficiently, meeting quality, reliability, schedule, and cost requirements.

Key Duties:

• Project Planning: Develop, monitor, and manage projects from initiation to completion.
• Coordination: Lead or coordinate project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply management, progress reporting, troubleshooting, and people management.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure project outcomes meet quality, reliability, schedule, and cost requirements.
• Performance Monitoring: Track performance and recommend schedule changes, cost adjustments, or resource additions as necessary.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate across multiple departments to ensure cohesive project execution.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Budget Management: Oversee project budgets and ensure financial targets are met.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders.

Key Requirements:

• Education: Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
• Certifications: Project management certifications such as PMP, Prince 2, CAPM, PMI-ACP, or CSM.
• Experience: 8 to 10 years of experience in project management.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical ability to solve problems and make recommendations.
• Project Management Proficiency: Proficient in project management methodologies and tools.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Attributes:

• Leadership: Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
• Relationship-Building: Build strong relationships with stakeholders.