Senior Manger - Program Strategy & Design (Social sector)

Role Overview:

Lead and contribute to organisation's strategic initiatives by playing a key role in designing new programmes, ensuring alignment with overarching business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Drive research and development for new programmes, including identifying and building external partnerships.
• Design, incubate, and operationalize plans and pilot initiatives for new programmes.
• Apply structured methodologies to create innovative, outcome-driven programmes and services for beneficiaries.
• Develop and execute comprehensive operational plans for new initiatives.
• Manage multiple projects across different lifecycle stages, working in an agile manner under tight timelines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth programme development and execution.
• Establish frameworks to measure programme outcomes, impact, and reach.
• Support the development of communications and branding strategies for new programmes.
• Contribute to additional organizational initiatives as required.
• Lead the planning and execution of strategic initiatives aligned with long-term organizational goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather insights, analyze market trends, and identify growth opportunities.
• Oversee the strategic planning process, ensuring alignment between departmental priorities and overall business objectives.
• Provide thought leadership and introduce innovative ideas to strengthen the organization's competitive positioning.
• Engage key stakeholders to build and strengthen strategic partnerships and alliances.

Qualification and Skills:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, or a related field; alternatively, a postgraduate qualification in a development-related discipline.
• 10–12 years of experience in the social sector.
• Strong understanding of the social sector, with domain expertise in one or more key areas.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, engage, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven experience in commissioning and managing projects through third-party partners to achieve defined objectives.