Assistant Manager, Business Planning, Product House at Equity Bank Kenya

Full Time
Employment Info

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.

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