Business Manager - Sandton at Vodafone Global Enterprise

Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• The incumbent should have a strong financial background and good project management knowledge as well as an in-depth knowledge of the business and industry. 
• To increase the available time and agility of the TechOps Executive Head to focus his time, effort and priorities on strategic initiatives.
• To act as liaison between TechOps and other stakeholders both internal and external.
• To be responsible for all the reporting needs within TechOps to integrate into the leadership, EXCO and board reports.
• To assist TechOps with various functions ranging from pro-active financial analysis to business project management.

Your responsibilities will include:

Business Intelligence

• Understand the BI tools available and being able to obtain relevant information from the various source systems. 
• Conduct and analyse financial performance and indicators per segment against main competitors and industry standards.
• Understand TechOps processes.
• Monitor progress against assigned strategic initiatives and deliverables.
• Report on deviations that could derail the achievements against targets.

Support the TechOps Executive

• Ensure on-time and within budget the TechOps deliverables.
• Lead world class measurement and improvement model for the analytical and operational teams across MAST. 
• Manage creation of consistent and integrated improvement.
• Resolve problems and mediate disputes before it is escalated to TechOps Executive Head.
• Facilitate the dissemination and receipt of key information by working closely TechOps leadership team.
• Represent the TechOps in meetings and action decisions/deliverables as mandated from time to time.

Financial Review and Analysis

• Prepare executive summaries and updates on expenditure/cost against deliverables.
• Proactively engage with TechOps leadership on operational and reporting items as required from time to time.
• Monitor the implementation of cost saving initiatives.

The Ideal candiddate for this role will have:

Must have Technical and Professional Qualifications and Experience: 

• Matric / Grade 12 essential 
• Minimum of 3-year relevant Degree or National Diploma is essential.
• Business related courses completed is essential.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Managing functional responsibilities at a senior manager level within a corporate environment 

Core Competencies, Knowledge and Experience:

• Planning, Execution and Quality Result
• Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration 
• Customer Focus, Innovation and Improvement 
• Functional Expertise and Business Acumen 
• Judgement, Decision Makin and Integrity.