Senior Manager – Strategic Initiatives & Transformation

Position Purpose The primary purpose of this role is to translate the Group’s strategic and transformation priorities into actionable plans, coordinate their implementation across business functions, and monitor the achievement of intended outcomes. Reporting directly to the Senior Board Advisor to the Chairman for Strategy, Governance, Corporate Oversight & Transformation, the role will work closely with departmental heads to track progress, identify risks and implementation challenges, and provide management with timely, reliable information to support decision-making. Key Accountabilities: Develop, maintain, and monitor roadmaps for the Group’s strategic initiatives, including priorities, milestones, timelines, accountable stakeholders, and expected outcomes. Translate the strategic priorities of the Chairman and the Board of Directors into actionable plans and track their implementation. Monitor task completion, identify delays, risks, and obstacles, coordinate corrective actions with relevant stakeholders, and escalate issues requiring management intervention to the direct supervisor. Assess progress against objectives and monitor the realisation of expected business benefits. Coordinate initiatives related to ERP implementation, recovery, and enhancement, business process redesign, and workflow digitalisation. Collaborate with Finance, IT, Project Delivery, Commercial, and other relevant functions to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual processes. Monitor the progress, key risks, dependencies, and expected business outcomes of digital transformation initiatives. Coordinate initiatives to improve management reporting, data quality, and the automation of reporting processes. Identify and prioritise opportunities to apply artificial intelligence and automation solutions that deliver measurable business value. Work with relevant functions to monitor implementation progress and assess expected outcomes. Coordinate strategic initiatives with Deputy General Directors and heads of relevant business functions. Organise working meetings and track agreed actions, deadlines, and the fulfilment of responsibilities by designated stakeholders. Identify cross-functional dependencies, facilitate the resolution of coordination issues, and escalate matters requiring management intervention in a timely manner. Coordinate the overall implementation of Group-wide initiatives while maintaining functional heads’ accountability for their respective business results. Prepare regular reports for the direct supervisor on initiative status, progress, outcomes, risks, delays, and decisions required. Develop analytical briefs, presentations, and other materials to support management decision-making. Track the implementation of management decisions and agreed actions and report on their outcomes. Requirements: Preferably 7-10 years of relevant experience in strategy execution, corporate transformation, management consulting, digital transformation, or programme management. Experience in real estate development, construction, infrastructure, or other project-intensive businesses is an advantage. Proven ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives and working with senior executives. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and management reporting skills. Practical understanding of ERP systems, data management, artificial intelligence, and automation. Strong organisational skills, initiative, and the ability to follow through on tasks to completion. Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments and adapt to changing priorities. Language Requirements:Azerbaijani – fluent,English – full professional proficiency,Russian – an advantage. Personal Attributes: Strategic and analytical thinking; Results orientation and initiative; Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior executives; Discretion, integrity, and reliability; A diplomatic, responsible, and collaborative approach. Key Success Indicators: Clear implementation plans, accountable stakeholders, and measurable outcomes established for priority initiatives. Effective monitoring of task completion, timely identification of delays, and appropriate management of implementation risks. Progress against agreed milestones for ERP and digital transformation initiatives. Measurable business benefits resulting from process improvement and automation initiatives. Improved management reporting quality and reduced time spent on manual reporting. Timely, accurate, and structured information provided to management to support decision-making. Working Conditions: Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 09:30 AM – 06:30 PM Lunch is provided by the company Workplace: Chirag Plaza Salary: Negotiable Please send your resume to the e-mail address in theApply for jobbutton indicating job title in the subject line.