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As a Senior Manager in the Strategy & Transformation team, you will be responsible for driving enterprise-wide strategic execution and value realisation. You will lead the development and governance of the strategic initiative portfolio, ensure alignment with Prudential’s long-term business objectives, and partner with senior leaders to embed a performance-driven culture. This role is pivotal in ensuring that strategic investments deliver measurable outcomes and that transformation efforts are prioritised, funded, and executed effectively.
Job Descriptions :
Strategic Planning & Portfolio Governance
- Lead the annual strategic planning process in collaboration with pillar leads and Group stakeholders.
- Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of strategic initiatives—from ideation and business case development to execution and benefit realisation.
- Ensure initiatives are aligned with Prudential’s strategic pillars and deliver against business plan targets.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on project governance, ensuring compliance with standards and best practices.
Value Realisation & Performance Monitoring
Challenge and validate business case assumptions to ensure benefits are realistic, ambitious, and measurable.Utilize data analytics tools to analyze company-wide data and generate insights for strategic decisions makingTrack initiative performance and proactively identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for intervention.Drive accountability among initiative owners for delivering committed outcomes and valueBusiness Partnering & Capability Building
Act as a trusted advisor to pillar leads and senior leaders, uplifting strategic thinking and execution discipline across the organization.Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to resolve delivery challenges and accelerate decision-making.Lead efforts to improve transparency, agility, and efficiency in strategic prioritization and funding processes.Leadership & Transformation Enablement
Support the Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer in shaping the transformation agenda and engaging with Group and local leadership.Contribute to the development of a high-performing Strategy & Transformation team through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.Champion a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and strategic alignment.Job Requirements :
Bachelor’s degree / Professional Qualification in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field or Master’s degree (e.g., MBA or equivalent) is required.10+ years of experience in strategy, transformation, or portfolio management, ideally within financial services, insurance or consulting.Proven track record in leading complex transformation programmes and delivering measurable business outcomes.Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification in project / portfolio management is preferredStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.Familiarity with governance frameworks, strategic planning cycles, and value realization methodologies