Overview
Business Manager and Head of Strategy at Vodacom
Join Us
At Vodafone, we’re not only influencing the future of connectivity for our clients; we’re also influencing the future for each new employee. Working with us allows you to contribute to a global mission that aims to solve difficult problems, build a more inclusive and sustainable world, and connect people. Vodafone provides opportunities to help you fit in and have a significant impact if you want to advance your career while striking the ideal work-life balance.
What you’ll do
Strategic and operational projects coordinated from the CEO’s office will be facilitated, managed, and evaluated by the Business Manager and Head of Strategy: CEO Office.
By providing the CEO with excellent operational insights, business analysis, and strategic guidance, the position will drive strategic direction.
1. CORE JOB DESCRIPTION
Business Manager
following up on agreed-upon action items and taking action in management meetings.
• Making presentations for strategic meetings, board meetings, senior management meetings, in-country review meetings, etc. Based on a thorough comprehension of the business and its dynamics, on behalf of the CEO
• Assist in the creation of the quarterly Board pack by working with other important, pertinent stakeholders.
• Work together with the finance director to prepare and facilitate financial analyses of the company’s various divisions.
• Follow up on behalf of the CEO and discuss strategic and operational issues with the senior management team.
The CEO may assign additional duties to the MD’s Office’s Business Manager.
Head of Strategy
• Work with the CEO and EXCO to create, convey, and carry out Tanzania’s long-term plan in accordance with the Vodacom Group’s strategy.
• To guarantee coherence and alignment with the Group’s strategic direction, collaborate closely with the Group Strategy team.
• Assist Tanzania in completing unique strategic projects while maintaining focus and alignment throughout the company. To make sure that the top strategic initiatives are carried out successfully, the executive is in charge of execution monitoring.
• Lead Vodacom’s thought leadership agenda with a solid grasp of international technology and telecom trends.
• Gain a thorough understanding of Vodacom Group and Vodafone’s global strategic priorities.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Business Manager
• Commercial and financial knowledge
Strong knowledge of the telecom sector; management of stakeholder relationships and influence; and strategic leadership and execution
• Skills
o Sound interpersonal skills
o Integrity, confidentiality & professionalism
Head of Strategy
• Knowledge Base
oStrong analytical abilities; outstanding written and verbal communication skills; research aptitude (inquisitive and questioning mind); outstanding teamwork, influence, and negotiation skills; comprehension of strategy process and best practices; knowledge of market structures, competition dynamics, and consumer behavior; and relevant experience in a senior corporate strategy role.
• Skills
o Leading Organisation Culture and Change
o Change and Adaptability
o Data Driven Decision Making
o Strategy and Vision
o Complexity Management
Who you are
Not a perfect fit?
Are you concerned that you don’t precisely fit all the requirements? At Vodafone, we are committed to empowering individuals and fostering an environment where everyone, regardless of background—personal or professional—can flourish. We encourage you to apply even if you’re enthusiastic about the position but your background doesn’t precisely match the job description because you might be a good fit for it or another opportunity.
What’s in it for you
Who we are
We’re referring to the largest international telecommunications company in the world, serving millions of customers, when we talk about Vodafone. We at Vodafone believe that connectivity has the power to change lives and improve the world.
Our technology is meant to empower the people we serve by linking them up regardless of where they live, what they look like, who they are, or where they come from.
All of this is made possible by making sustainable steps in keeping our planet safe and sound.
Vodafone is built on the mantra of a sense of belonging. Since this isn’t just a concept, it’s lived and inhaled into the fabric of everything that we do. When you join us, you’ll find a brand-new home in a world-wide and cosmopolitan community, with people of countless backgrounds, brains, and cultures.
We are committed to not just counting, but cultivating and doubling down on our efforts in race, sexuality, gender and ability. As well as sending out a message to everyone that they’ll be safe, and have a place at the table here.