Head, Portfolio Planning and Strategy at Logitex Reconnaissance Solutions

Logitex Reconnaissance Solutions is focused on delivering distinct value to our clients while consistently redefining the consulting market space. We are on a mission to accelerate the growth of Africa through knowledge creation and provisioning of unrivaled consultancy services by partnering with the very best minds and businesses across the globe. Our Vision is to be recognized as a reliable and consistent consulting firm delivering value and knowledge based service in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Head, Portfolio Planning and Strategy

Job Code: PM-HPPS-014-01
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time
This position reports to: The Chief Portfolio Officer

Job Description

• The Head Planning and Strategic Portfolio will be responsible for choosing how best to allocate the organization's limited resources to fulfill strategic goals, taking into account the business as a portfolio of activities and balancing trade-offs across the portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement portfolio strategies and plans that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Evaluate and prioritize investment opportunities based on risk, return, and other factors.
• Balance risks and returns across the portfolio to optimize resource allocation and achieve portfolio objectives.
• Lead a team of portfolio analysts and planners, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with other teams and departments to ensure that portfolio strategies are aligned with broader organizational goals.
• Analyse market trends and conditions to identify potential risks and opportunities and adjust portfolio strategies accordingly.
• Communicate portfolio performance and progress to senior leadership and the board of directors through reports and presentations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, such as investment managers, consultants, and vendors.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Educational Qualifications, Experience, and Attributed Skills

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in Business Administration, Finance, Economics Management, or a related field. Possession of PMP, Prince 2, or its equivalent will be a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of Previous experience in a Strategic Planning role, ideally from a complex investment environment.
• Negotiating and influencing agreements and trade-offs so that risks, issues, and dependencies are managed to keep delivery on track.
• Ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of operations & strategy implementation.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, accrual, and business relationship management
• Recognize and track strategic interdependencies across change programs within and external to the portfolio.
• Demonstrated success in applying independent judgment.
• Proficient use of Microsoft office.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication abilities. good understanding of the operational environment and the rules.

Application Closing Date
2nd May, 2023.