Job Description

Role: Strategy ManagerStart Date: ImmediateEmployment Type: 4 Month ContractLocation: Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaMISSION FOR THE ROLEAs the organisation approaches the end of Phase 1 (2020-2024) of its 2030 Strategy, the mission for this role is to facilitate a comprehensive, participative review of TFM\'s 2030 Strategy.This role reports to the CEO, with a dotted line relationship with the Finance & Operations Director and is expected to work cross functionally with all teams.KEY MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Approval from TFM\'s Board of Trustees for the revised 2030 Strategy
• Percentage of organisation that understands and is aligned to the revised 2030 Strategy

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESResponsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Project management of the 2030 Strategy Review (50%)

• Develop a comprehensive review plan for the 2030 Strategy, outlining timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Facilitate current landscape analysis through group discussions and workshops with various TFM stakeholders and subject-matter experts to gather feedback and insights on the current strategy\'s effectiveness, and identify emerging trends and opportunities relevant to the revised strategy.
• Analyze all collected data and feedback to identify areas for improvement and potential strategic adjustments.
• Coordinate the task-forces responsible for developing and presenting recommendations for the revised 2030 Strategy to the leadership team.
• Manage and delegate tasks to ensure the review process stays on track and meets deadlines.
• Prepare progress reports for the CEO and other key stakeholders on the review\'s findings.

Crafting the Revised Strategy Document (30%)

• Draft the revised 2030 Strategy document, incorporating feedback and recommendations from the review process.
• Ensure the document clearly outlines TFM\'s vision, mission, strategic objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Communicate the revised strategy in a concise and compelling way, considering different communication styles for various audiences.

Knowledge Management & Communication (20%)

• Develop communication strategies to effectively disseminate the revised 2030 Strategy across all TFM departments.
• Develop and maintain a central repository for the revised 2030 Strategy and related documents for easy access and reference.
• Support the CEO and leadership team in presenting the revised strategy to the Board of Trustees.
• Create training materials and workshops to educate employees on the key aspects and implications of the revised strategy.
• Monitor and measure employee understanding and alignment with the revised strategy, using surveys, focus groups, or other methods.
• Develop a plan to address any concerns or questions from employees regarding the revised strategy.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Aligned to TFM Core Values: Sense of Possibility, Excellence, Collaboration & Integrity
• Passion for TFM\'s mission, the education field, and developing people\'s potential
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to manage multiple streams of work, and independently prioritise tasks

Role-Specific Competencies

• Outstanding written and analytical skills.
• Able to produce written communication, reports and presentations for high-stake audiences that combine data and written narratives, with great attention to detail and excellent standard of work presentation.
• Able to produce exceptional presentation decks.
• Excellent organisational, time management and project management skills, including the ability to multitask with tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability or experience of holding people to account to achieve goals and objectives.
• Able to engage and facilitate dialogue between a diverse range of stakeholders

Years of experience & qualification

• 2 years of experience, preferably working within strategy consulting, project management or corporate planning.
• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Leadership Experience & Team Adaptability

• Ability to be adaptable in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.
• Able to think strategically, critically, innovatively, and in a resourceful manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees and stakeholders.
• Able to effectively influence senior level stakeholders.
• Able to proactively build and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Language & Technical Proficiency

• Strong written, verbal skills and excellent proficiency in English and professional working proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word, or Google Workspace equivalents, especially in PowerPoint.
• Willing and able to readily adopt and utilise any TFM database or technological platform / application (i.e. Google Workspace, Confluence, Salesforce, Zoom etc.).

COUNTRY: Malaysia

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