The posting
WE ARE HIRING: Manager – Strategic Planning & Business Support (CEOs Office)
Industry: Apparel / Manufacturing / Export-Oriented Conglomerate
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Sri Lanka
Role Overview
We are looking for a strategic and analytical professional to support the CEO by driving strategic planning, governance, and operational execution. This role focuses on enabling alignment, disciplined execution of priorities, informed decision-making, and seamless coordination across the organization and overseas operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with leadership to align annual strategic plans (Hoshin/A3) and track performance outcomes.
- Manage and drive execution of enterprise-wide programs and strategic projects, providing decision support to senior leadership.
- Lead special functional and divisional projects as directed, ensuring timely delivery and milestone achievement.
- Act as a trusted intermediary across senior leadership, maintaining organizational alignment and managing sensitivities.
- Provide analytical support on financial performance including P&L reviews and management reporting.
- Facilitate CEO-led people and talent governance processes including talent reviews, promotions, and leadership decisions.
- Oversee Board, ExCo, and senior management governance processes, ensuring timely preparation and follow-up of actions.
- Manage CEO communications, scheduling, and sensitive correspondence with discretion.
- Support day-to-day executive operations including approvals, leadership coordination, and strategic engagements.
- Coordinate CEO travel and external engagements ensuring alignment with business priorities.
- Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, company policies, and applicable laws and regulations.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors Degree in a relevant field.
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline is an added advantage.
- Minimum 4+ years of relevant work experience.
- Strong project management and strategic management capabilities.
- High analytical ability with strong financial and business acumen.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong PR skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
- Fluency in English.
Working Conditions
- General shift in office and factory environments.
- Travel required as per business needs.
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