Strategy

SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION

Job Family

Sales & Marketing

Role

Lead Strategy

Reporting to:

Chief Strategy Officer / CEO

Workplace Classification

Site

SECTION II: ROLE SUMMARY (Purpose of the Role)

The Lead – Strategy supports formulation and execution of corporate and business strategies. The role drives strategic planning, market intelligence, and cross-functional strategic initiatives to enable sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES

Financial / Functional perspective

? Support long-term revenue and profitability goals through strategic initiatives

? Develop business cases and financial models for new opportunities

? Monitor performance of strategic projects against financial targets

? Support investment prioritization and resource allocation

Customer Perspective

? Enhance market positioning and customer value propositions

? Support strategic partnerships and alliances

? Build confidence among internal stakeholders through strategic clarity

? Represent strategy function in cross-functional forums

Internal Process Perspective

? Support corporate strategy and annual business planning

? Conduct market research and competitive analysis

? Track execution of strategic initiatives and transformation programs

? Prepare strategy dashboards and management reports

? Support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments

? Coordinate with business heads for strategy implementation

Learning & Growth / Developmental Perspective

? Build analytical and strategic thinking capabilities

? Stay updated on industry trends and business models

? Mentor junior strategy team members

? Drive continuous improvement in strategy processes

SECTION IV: KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE

Minimum Qualifications

• MBA / CA / Engineering / Economics or equivalent

Language Skills

• English
• National (Preferred)
• Regional (Desirable)

EXPERIENCE

Years of Experience

• Minimum 10 years in strategy, consulting, or business planning roles

Nature of 

Experience

• Strong experience in corporate strategy, market analysis, business planning, and cross-functional strategic initiatives in medium to large organizations.

SECTION V: TECHNICAL & LEADERSHIP / BEHAVIORAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO EXECUTE THE ROLE

SKILLS

Technical Skills 
 (if available)

• Ability to understand, analyze and interpret economic indicators, such as GDP growth, interest rates, and financial and other policies of the country, to understand their impact on the construction industry for making informed strategic decisions and mitigating risks associated with economic fluctuations
• Ability to systematically assess the project's progress and outcomes (such as scope, schedule, resource utilization, costs, compliance) against the plan using relevant tools and templates, and determine the cause and impact of any deviations (attributed to both internal and external factors, as well as concurrent issues) to facilitate informed decision-making and implement corrective actions that align project outcomes with objectives within the framework of the contract
• Ability to apply knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and historical financial data to evaluate and compare costs across various projects and operations, enabling the assessment of cost efficiency, identification of variances, optimization of budgeting strategies, and enhancement of financial decision-making to achieve superior cost control and resource allocation
• Ability to understand risk management principles (including aspect and impact management) and the established risk management framework to conduct periodic review for identifying, evaluating and quantifying potential risks across the project lifecycle (including client financial profile risk assessment / background checks on solvency / operational / regulatory / environment / safety risks, as applicable) to assess their likelihood and impact, document them in the risk register and develop risk mitigation strategies for reducing, eliminating, or preparing for risks
• Ability to apply knowledge of financial planning, cost estimation, revenue projection, and risk assessment to forecast and plan project finances by analyzing historical data and market trends to ensure profitability, cash flow stability, and informed strategic decision-making
• Ability to capture and interpret data to identify trends and actionable insights on bottlenecks and inefficiencies and guide decision-making by using relevant analytical tools and visualizing data to prepare detailed update reports and dashboards on key KPIs
• Ability to analyze global and regional market trends, anticipate changes, and develop strategies. Ensures regulatory awareness, coaches others on market dynamics, and identifies new opportunities for business growth.

Leadership / Behavioral Skills 
 (if available)

• Ability to systematically analyse data, set long-term goals, allocate resources, and develop actionable plans to achieve an organization's vision and objectives, while assessing risks and measuring performance
• Ability to influence and get things done while navigating cross functional teams
• Ability to apply understand the brand strategy, identity, positioning, and multi-channel communication frameworks in order to develop, implement, and monitor initiatives that build, maintain, and enhance a consistent, credible, and differentiated brand reputation aligned with organizational goals
• Ability to define and enforce consistent use of brand visual and verbal identity across all internal and external touchpoints.