Position Overview:
As the Business Planning, Assistant Manager, will assume a pivotal role in supporting the Head of Business Planning by coordinating a diverse range of activities, projects, and communication products. This position necessitates a blend of strategic acumen, operational proficiency, and robust leadership capabilities to ensure the seamless functioning of the product house and contribute to its success.
Primary Responsibilities:
Operational Management:
- Drive operational efficiency by supporting product house processes, workflows allocation within the product house.
- Engage with product house teams and facilitate cross-functional coordination, enhance communication, and encourage collaboration across teams.
- Identify bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities, offering recommendations for enhancement.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication :
- Create communication products and ensure that consistently and articulately communicate effectively to targeted audience.
- Prepare quarterly board reports to IT board committees and the Strategy & Investment committee as per the standard board agenda and priority areas.
Performance Tracking and Reporting:
- Regularly track critical key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and support development of new performance measures as need be as per the Product house strategy
- Monitor and share key insights from performance indicators (KPIs) to gauge the progress and success of product house delivery.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (business, IT, engineering, product management, project management, etc.).
- Strong Knowledge of appropriate communication and presentation Techniques and Tools (PowerPoint, Excel Analytics) is a must.
- Prior 4-5 years experience in a technology-driven company, banking, or related industry is highly desirable.
- Ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences and creating targeted decks.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong problem solving, quantitative and analytical abilities.
- Robust project management skills, including prioritization, multitasking, and meeting deadlines.
- Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.