Corporate Strategy Manager - Africa

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Volkswagen Group

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Transport • Automotive • Manufacturing

Volkswagen Group is a globally recognized automotive manufacturer that offers a wide range of vehicles and services through various brands. The company is dedicated to innovation in electric mobility, research and development, and production processes. With positions available around the world across numerous sectors within the automotive industry, Volkswagen Group focuses on providing exceptional career opportunities in a dynamic work environment.

10,000+ employees

🚗 Transport

📋 Description

• Provide thought leadership to the Board in the development of VWGA Corporate strategy, vision and mission statement. • Engage with Group, Regional, Local and external stakeholders and strategy forums to formulate, implement and monitor the corporate strategy. • Ensure strategic alignment of Group strategy forums. • Establish a Project Management Methodology. • Develop the necessary frameworks and tools to ensure execution of the strategy. • Monitor and evaluate progress against the strategic objectives. • Provide support and assistance to management in the implementation of new projects. • Support management in preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring internal resources to ensure the flawless execution of assigned projects. • Act as an internal consultant on new business and prioritized projects by engaging with stakeholders and determining internal and external factors affecting mid to long term needs. • Structure and manage strategic projects: definition of project content and team structure, structure and reporting in control circles, responsibility for developing content and adherence to timelines. • Lead cross brand/functional project teams; prepare decision templates for the Group Executive Board. • Delegate project management to team members and participate in steering circles. • Assurance of quality analyses & results of strategic projects (incl. resource/time management). • Ensure adequate roll out and communication of the Regional Strategy to all divisions and subsidiaries in Group Africa. • Drive the implementation of the agreed strategy on behalf of the Board by engaging key personnel from all divisions to achieve the strategic objectives set. • Prepare for Board-level strategic summits and relevant decision-making forums and committees as required. • Drive policy implementation to support new business ventures on the continent. • Develop and implement a local Project Management methodology with relevant processes and standards agreed to by all affected divisions. • Assume responsibility for tracking and monitoring strategic initiatives as agreed by the Board of Management. • Anticipate issues and identify solutions and alternatives in advance by reviewing open tasks and deadlines; motivate team members to ensure strategic KPIs and targets are fulfilled. • Represent VWGA and interact with the Group strategy department and other regional counterparts. • Provide regular status reports to the Board on strategic initiatives and objectives. • Support Divisional management to ensure flawless execution of assigned projects. • Ensure alignment between strategy and operational execution.

🎯 Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in one of the fields of Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent • 7-10 years’ experience in a significant strategic role. • 5 years’ experience in a leadership position • Negotiating and decision-making experience at a senior level. • Financial and business consulting experience. • Ability to operate across a wide range of complex business segments. • Ability to plan, execute and make decisions on strategic projects and initiatives according to approved KPIs. • Ability to monitor and track project progress, to anticipate, identify and resolve major issues and to report and escalate these to the Board or Steering Committees. • Conflict management ability. • Ability to lead and motivate inter-divisional teams, whilst under pressure. • Ability to confidently represent VWGA, locally and internationally, at any level. • Ability to operate and negotiate across cultural lines. • Ability to present to multinational groups at all levels (Heads of Government, Ministers, CEO’s etc.). • Good interpersonal skills (negotiation and communication). • Ability to analyse external environment, draw relevant insights and anticipate trends. • Budget management skills. • Advanced computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). • Ability to develop, analyse and present strategic scenarios. • Advanced Financial analysis capability • A post-graduate qualification, preferably a Master’s degree in Business. • In-depth understanding & knowledge of the motor industry. • Automotive and African business experience

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive packages • Benefits • Flexible Working model • Community Support • Employee Value Proposition