We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our team as a Senior/Assistant Manager in our Strategy unit. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading teams, leading projects, assisting clients in developing and implementing effective strategies and improving operational efficiency to win in their markets.

This position assists the Engagement Manager in delivery of services to / at client premises on delegated engagement / project. Hypothesis development – This would include customer and market segmentation, application of methods, trends and forecasting capability, problem solving, analytical capability, financial modelling, storyboarding, and report writing.

Key Performance Areas

• Strategy Development and Implementation:

• Collaborate with the consulting team to develop tailored strategies to address clients’ business challenges and drive growth.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis to identify industry trends, competitor dynamics, and market opportunities.

Assist in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with clients’ goals and objectives

• Operational Efficiency Improvement:

• Analyze clients’ business processes and operations to identify areas for improvement and cost optimization.
• Develop and implement operational improvement plans, including process redesign, resource optimization, and performance measurement.
• Support clients in implementing change management initiatives to drive operational efficiency and enhance business performance.

Data Analysis and Insights:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources to generate insights and recommendations for clients.
• Utilize analytical tools and techniques to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for operational improvements.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate findings and actionable recommendations to clients.

Project Management:

• Take a lead role in managing consulting projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive project milestones and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor on strategy and business operations matters.
• Understand clients’ business objectives, challenges, and industry dynamics to provide tailored solutions and recommendations.
• Actively engage with clients to identify new business opportunities and contribute to business development efforts.

Strategic Impact 

• Support the Senior Manager on delivery of designated engagements / projects.
• Manage the implementation of the agreed deliverables.
• Maintain quality and timeous delivery as per service-level agreement (SLA)

Leadership Capabilities

• Living our Purpose – Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in their professional life
• Influence – Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders
• Performance drive – Seeks opportunities to challenge self; teams with others across businesses and borders to deliver and takes accountability for own and team results
• Strategic direction – Understands objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities
• Talent development – Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others, and acts as a strong brand ambassador

Cross Consulting / Core Professional Capabilities

• Delivery Excellence – Ability to produce a high-quality work product and collaborate with others to deliver a superior client experience
• Knows the Business and Sector – Ability to understand how business functions operate and how sector trends impact a client’s business
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving – Ability to select appropriate methods for collecting and analysing data, and develop informed recommendations that shape or support the client’s business strategy
• Financial Acumen – Ability to incorporate financial information when evaluating strategic options
• Client Presence – Ability to deliver key messages with clarity, confidence, and poise to instill confidence in clients
• Logical Structuring – Ability to organize insights and define a logical flow to tell a story when presenting recommendations
• Global Mind-set – Ability to apply a global and diverse perspective to problem solving
• Technology Fluency – Ability to apply technical knowledge to address client business challenges
• Solutioning – Ability to operate in an ambiguous environment and work independently
• Leadership – Ability to lead teams or experience in having to lead teams on projects

• Minimum of Second-Class Upper degree in business administration, Management, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• PMP certification is an added advantage
• 5+ years proven experience in strategy and operations consulting, preferably in a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex ideas to clients and internal teams.
• Proficient in data analysis and visualization tools, such as Excel