Strategy Delivery - Specialist

JOB PURPOSE

• Lead idea generation, initial analysis and business case development of strategic initiatives
• Support the development and implementation of the long-term strategy of the Company
• Development and maintenance of systems and procedures to implement, track and report on strategic projects
• Tracking and reporting of strategic projects and initiatives

Responsibility:

2.1 Apply knowledge of finance, the strategic drivers of the business and the operating context of Oman to lead idea generation, perform initial analysis and business case development of strategic initiatives.

• Monitor and remain aware of key strategic issues faced by the Company.
• Pro-actively monitor and remain aware of key changes in government policy, procedure and direction; communicate these to the BD&S Executive and incorporate these in the development and analysis of strategic initiatives.
• Work with BD&S Executive and internal network to identify potential strategic initiatives, both informally and via formal idea generation sessions.
• Perform initial analysis of potential strategic initiatives as agreed with the BD&S Executive.
• Develop Business Cases for strategic initiatives or to support the approval decision for strategic projects under consideration by the IC, Exco or Board on an as requested basis.

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2.2  Support the development and implementation of the Company strategy and Strategic Five-Year Plan and Annual Budget

• Active involvement in the Company’s Annual Strategy Process with the Manager of Business Improvement and Strategy Manager and the Strategic Five-Year Plan with the Finance Manager, both to support these processes and to ensure that they are aligned with the long-term strategy of the company.

• Feedback of key issues identified in the Annual Strategy Process, and the Strategic Five-Year Plan and Annual Budget that need to be considered in the long-term strategy and / or could be potential strategic initiatives.
• Other activities to support the development and implementation of the Company strategy.

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2.3  Effectively build formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. Create and strengthen a wide network to learn early about in-country developments and attain significant influence.

• Build effective relationships with key external stakeholders, including government agencies, at a working level to facilitate flow of information and influence outcomes to align with the Company’s strategy.
• Get to know the key members of Exco, the Management team, Superintendents and Specialists.  Learn who to talk to; who to engage and who is key to facilitating change.
• Apply communications and influencing skills to engage and motivate people of different cultures to act, even if the task is outside their normal routine.
• Adjust communication style to meet the needs and experience level of different people.
• Follow up to make sure action occurs.  Maintain a system to track and monitor the work of others.

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2.4  Maintain data on key strategic parameters

• Identify and keep current a list of key strategic parameters as determined by the government agencies.
• Develop a procedure for the calculation of key strategic parameters including In Country Value (ICV), GDP and Omanisation.
• Keep the database on these key strategic parameters up to date.
• Develop data on the key strategic parameters for competitor aluminium smelter projects and other large industrial users of gas or electricity to support negotiations.

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2.5  Lead specific strategic initiatives

• Lead specific strategic initiatives and strategic projects as assigned by the BD&S Executive.
• This will often require the leadership of internal and external parties, which will have to be achieved by influence as opposed to authority.

2.6   Systems and procedures for strategic projects

• Development of systems and procedures to implement, track and report on strategic projects.
• Ongoing maintenance of the systems and procedures to ensure that they remain relevant and continue to meet the needs of the Company and the Shareholders.

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2.7  Tracking and reporting of strategic projects

• Ensure that the strategic projects and initiatives are recorded in the tracking and reporting systems.
• Prepare summary reports on a quarterly basis for presentation to the BRC and Board.

2.8  Other activities to support the BD&S Executive and Exco

Provide additional support to the BD&S Executive and / or other members of Exco on an as requested basis by the BD&S Executive.

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2.9  Action the SAC Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) procedures to

• Maintain high EHS standards.
• Action the SA EHS safety routines for his/her work area.
• Action regular inspections to ensure safety. Raise notifications.
• Maintain SA housekeeping standards (5S) in his/her work area.

Requirements

Essential qualifications, experience and skills: 

• Degree in a Financial or Business discipline and 8 years of relevant business or strategy experience.
• Ability to understand the strategic drivers of the business.
• Capacity to develop strategic business cases.
• Analytical, good leadership, excellent communication skills and interpersonal relations, high business acumen and a keen interest in understanding business and operations 
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization, including with Exco and Shareholder representatives and externally with government agencies, at a working level.
• Ability to achieve outcomes and lead teams via influence.
• EHS: Commitment to EHS principles. The capacity to influence others to work safely.