Director / Senior Manager, Strategy Delivery & PM

Role Purpose

This role reports to the CEO Office and ensures delivery of IHG’s corporate strategy and business initiatives with a range of key tasks. 

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Planning & Delivery

• Conduct market research and analysis to support formulation of the company business strategy
• Review, refine and redesign existing works flow and processes based on corporate strategy
• Monitor consumer sentiments and behavior change, market demand and supply trend, owner typology evolvement and identify challenges and opportunities for targeted business planning
• Lead specified growth-related analysis and initiative, such as new brand launch, business model review, brand growth and maturation pattern, production evolution, etc.
• Stay abreast of market dynamics and competitor intelligence, assess implications and propose proactive measures / solutions for IHG
• Organize and facilitate cross-functional discussions and workshops related to business planning and strategy delivery to ensure balanced practical solutions are aligned and executed

Project Management & Programming

• Facilitate discussions with senior business leaders / project sponsors to formulate the Project Charter of Strategic Initiatives, define key objectives, supporting workstreams and success measurements
• Take accountability for success of implementation of strategic initiatives 
• Identify and manage project risks/issues, escalate issues in a timely manner with proposed solutions

Key Skills & Experiences

Qualifications and Experience  –

•    Minimum bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, hospitality or other related discipline
•    At least 5 years of experience in consulting, strategy or analysis in professional services, hospitality or FMCG industries
•    Experience with cross-functional project management at multi-national organizations

Technical Skills and Knowledge –

•    Sufficient understanding of independent advisory and corporate strategy. Ability to initiate fact-based discussions and foster an open and trusted conversation environment.
•    Extensive project management experience. Familiar with process, methodology and tools. Ability to set up goals, monitor progress, drive delivery and implementation.
•    Analytical, rational and structural in elaboration, presentation and communications. Highly proficient in English verbally and in writing.
•    Strong partnership mindset and stakeholder management skills.
•    Demonstrate capability to work under pressure, build trust and learn fast.