Manager/Sr Manager - Strategic Planning & Projects/Programs - IT - IIM/XLRI/FMS/MDI

Job Purpose :

- The resources should help manage all strategic planning & projects/programs within the Global Delivery Unit which contribute to the organization growth. She/He should be good with analytics, data analysis, identifying trends, and business implications and incorporate it in the planning process.

Areas of Responsibility :

- Analyze monthly/quarterly/yearly financial & operational parameters

- To assist with the prioritization of projects, particularly using cost / benefit analysis to proactively manage delivery initiatives

- Working closely with the delivery, operations and finance functions to execute delivery initiatives

- Incorporate the business & industry analysis into the planning process

- Attend business meetings and appropriate management forums

- Providing a central point of information for all GDU related activities

- Prepare Board/Monthly Review/Quarterly Review decks

- To develop a detailed knowledge of the key business processes and systems employed by the company

- Stay abreast of the latest developments, leading practices and trends in IT services industry

Qualifications Needed :

- MBA from a top tier institute is a must (Preferred from IIM's / XLRI / FMS / MDI)

- Prior experience of 4-8 years in corporate strategy/strategy planning/consulting teams

- Preferably have IT services background/experience

Skills needed :

- Attention to detail and excellent analytic skills

- Excellent presentation and communication skills

- Experience in planning and corporate strategy

- Good project management skills

- Well organized and able to work on own initiative

- Good interpersonal skills, able to influence and engender collaboration with senior management

- Prior experience of 3-4 years in IT industry needed

How is this role unique from others :

- Interaction with the senior most people in the company

- Opportunity to build experience across a broad range and sharpens business acumen

- Provides an opportunity to make an impact to the organization priorities