Special Project Manager
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– Expert, Special Projects Function: Strategy and Transformation 1. Role Purpose The Expert – Special Projects plays a critical role within the Strategy and Transformation function, leading high-impact, strategic initiatives that are central to the organization’s value creation agenda.
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Function
Strategy and Transformation
1. Role Purpose
The Expert – Special Projects plays a critical role within the Strategy and Transformation function, leading high-impact, strategic initiatives that are central to the organization’s value creation agenda.
These initiatives form a core and sustained part of the Strategy and Transformation function’s mandate and require strong ownership, intellectual leadership, and the ability to translate complex business challenges into practical, high-value outcomes.
Reporting to the Group Director – Strategy & Transformation, this role offers the opportunity to work directly on Board- and leadership-sponsored initiatives, shaping key decisions and driving measurable impact across the organization.
The incumbent is expected to independently structure and solve complex problems, develop robust analytical insights, and lead cross-functional execution to deliver sustainable business results.
Operating within a fast-paced, high-performance environment, the role provides exposure to a collaborative and results-driven team focused on driving growth, transformation, and enterprise-wide success.
It is suited for experienced professionals who thrive in dynamic environments, bring strong commercial acumen, and are motivated to deliver tangible impact and long-term value.
Special Projects Delivery
- Lead assigned special projects from concept to completion, including problem definition, scoping, planning, execution, and closure
- Translate high-level leadership directives into structured initiatives with clear workplans, milestones, and measurable outcomes
- Define project approach, methodologies, and success metrics to ensure practical and implementable solutions
Types Of Projects Managed
Initiatives focused on unlocking step-change value across the business—including revenue growth, market expansion, profitability uplift, and structural cost transformation—through rigorous analysis, zero-based problem solving, and decisive performance interventions and Board/leadership-driven strategic deep-dives.
Analysis & Value Creation
- Conduct detailed quantitative and qualitative analyses to identify opportunities for revenue growth, cost optimization, and performance improvement
- Perform financial analysis, including P&L impact assessment, cost-benefit analysis, and business case development
- Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and value-driven recommendations
Implementation
- Drive end-to-end implementation of initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to defined objectives
- Track progress, risks, and issues, and proactively resolve challenges to maintain delivery momentum
- Ensure recommendations are implemented with clear ownership, measurable outcomes, and sustainability
Stakeholder Management
- Engage closely with cross-functional stakeholders to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and align on solutions
- Influence and challenge stakeholders through fact-based analysis and structured communication
- Coordinate across functions to ensure successful execution and sustained adoption of outcomes
Reporting & Executive Communication
- Prepare high-quality executive presentations, business cases, and structured reports for senior leadership
- Present findings, recommendations, and progress updates to leadership forums
- Develop dashboards, trackers, and performance reports using tools such as Power BI and Excel
Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to the development of tools, methodologies, and best practices for managing special projects
- Capture lessons learned and institutionalize successful approaches across the Transformation function
Technical & Professional Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with ability to structure complex and ambiguous problems
- Solid financial analysis skills, including business case development, P&L understanding, and value tracking
- Proven experience in project management and delivery of cross-functional initiatives
- Advanced proficiency in:
- Excel (financial modelling, data analysis)
- Power BI (dashboarding, data visualization)
- PowerPoint (executive-level presentations)
Experience Requirements
- Approximately
- 10 years of relevant experience
- in strategy, transformation, consulting, or project-driven roles
- **Preferred background in top-tier or reputable consulting firms**
- , or equivalent experience in transformation / strategy functions within large organizations
- Demonstrated experience in handling
- ambiguous, high-impact, leadership-driven initiatives
Behavioural & Leadership Skills
- Ability to operate independently in fast-paced, high-demand environments with multiple priorities
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across seniority levels
- Excellent communication skills—clear, structured, and concise
- High ownership, accountability, and results orientation
- Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative working style
Core Competencies
- Structured thinking and attention to detail
- Commercial and value-driven mindset
- Execution discipline and delivery focus
- Adaptability and learning agility
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