Strategy and Research Manager

Recruiter:

Mindworx Consulting

Job Ref:

JNB007886/SM

Date posted:

Monday, March 10, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Job Purpose:

The Strategy and Research Manager is responsible for strategy development and research coordination in support of programmes

POSITION INFO:
Research Coordination and Management:

Research concepts and industry relevant to programmes to assist programme managers with the information required administer research activities, compile research reports and/or commission research, coordinate the review draft and/or validation of research reports
Review and analyse gathered research information and various sets of data (including statistical data) to develop a view on programmatic delivery and impact on KT and compile thought leadership articles and/or factsheets
Enhance KT's ideation through a creation of an information hub and guiding process and contents for innovation of existing and of new ideas/initiatives include coordinate platforms (seminars, webinars, etc.) for sharing KT research reports

Strategy Analysis:

Manage and coordinate development and review of 5 Year Strategic Plan
Manage and coordinate the activities relating to annual performance planning and the compilation of KT Annual Performance Plan (APP) as well as Operations Plan
Compile and present the consolidated APP and Operations Plan

Knowledge Management:

Monitor and evaluate the implementation and performance of various programmes – in line with the APP
Manage and distribute internal and external knowledge from research in relation to the relevance and impact on the achievement of KT strategic objectives
Contribute relevant programme information to support the ideation, validation and solution development

Service Provider Management:

Develop appropriate service provider contracts within the PMO function, negotiated for the benefit of KT
Manage and monitor the delivery of outsourced service provider work for the PMO functions

Team Cohesion:

Support team members in their duties and contribute to a cohesive team effort
Representing the company very well when engaging with external stakeholders and answering queries regarding the role and services of the company

Formal Qualification/Degree:

University degree in a related subject
Postgraduate degree related to research and strategy

Work Experience (What kind of experience is needed in order to do this job?):

5+ years’ experience in research and analysis capability
Strategy development and management capability
Programme management experience

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