42 Strategic Planner jobs in the Philippines

Job description

Job summary:

The Biomed Strategic Planner is primarily responsible for the overall management of the biomedical engineering unit of the Company through building and implementing effective and efficient medical equipment management systems.

The position holder provides guidance and direction to the engineering team, including setting performance goals and monitoring performance along with its +5000 pieces of equipment (min.) and contract fulfillments to clients.

The position holder has the following duties and responsibilities:

Roles and responsibilities

The position holder has the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Adheres to the Vision – Mission and Core Values of EQUILIFE Medical Equipment, Supplies & Service, Inc.

2. Manages the over-all operations of the biomedical engineering group, including day to day assignments and project management to meet company goals and client requirements.

3. Create and implement various biomedical engineering maintenance programs tosafely and efficiently maintain different kinds of modalities (equipment categories, models and brands) of medical equipment.

4. Manages Equilife's rental fleet of medical equipment to increase safety, traceability and cost efficiency of the managed equipment to meet the company's requirements.

5. Manage medical equipment maintenance (management) contracts and other such sales fulfilled by the engineering division and grow such sales to reach a target set by management.

6. Creates and implements policies and processes that will guide operations and service delivery in the biomedical engineering department, enabling it to betransparent, cost effective and competitive with industry best practices

7. Spearheads the development and/or use (if off shelf) of an efficient technology management system.

8. Manages costs and creates budgets in Biomedical Engineering and Equipment management

9. Manages technical on boarding of new principals or new modalities/ products (ie. Warranty Programs, Implementation of proper product maintenance, Spare partsrequirements etc.)

10. Creates training programs for biomedical engineers keeping them competent and up to date with new practices and modalities.

11. Accountable for compliance of Equilife Medical to following agencies: DOH, FDA, and eventually ISO and The Joint Commission in relation to medical equipment maintenance and management.

12. Work with management to continuously develop new services and find products to sell pertaining to medical equipment management.

13. Lead efforts in quality management and drive continuous improvement in the biomedical engineering and medical equipment management aspects

Qualifications, certifications and education requirements: Are there any qualifications, certifications and/or licenses required/beneficial to perform this job? What is the minimum level of education required/suggested for this role?

• Graduate of Biomedical Engineering
• Licensed Biomedical / Mechanical / Electronics Engineer
• Experience of at least 5 years in biomedical engineering disciplines holding managerial positions and higher
• Proven ability to develop and improve medical device management processes.
• Advanced interpersonal skills and Strong leadership skills
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and process improvement
• Person must be able to manage time wisely by focusing on the critical few but not losing site of long-term projects and goals
• Must have and understanding of troubleshooting tree and/or a methodical problem-solving mind
• Must be able to work well in a team environment and autonomously
• Must be able to manage projects of large and small scale delivered on time at cost JCAO/ ISO/ Kaizen experience preferred)
• Willing to work in Sucat Paranaque (office-based)

This job description is intended as a guide to reflect the principal purpose of the job. It is not an all-inclusive listing of the job responsibilities and may vary depending on the geographic

location of the job and/or the manager. This job description is subject to change at the discretion of management.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresh graduate

Pay: Php45, Php60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Company Christmas gift
• Company events
• Health insurance
• Paid training

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Biomedical Engineering : 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Are you passionate about uncovering deep consumer insights and transforming them into powerful brand strategies?

At
WAVE Creative Group
, we create human-centered, results-driven campaigns that make waves for our clients. We're looking for a
Senior Strategic Planner
to lead research and insights while shaping strategies that inspire creativity and deliver measurable impact. You'll play a key role in driving brand growth, mentoring junior planners, and elevating our strategy practice.

As a Senior Strategic Planner, you will:

1) Brand & Business Strategy

• Partner with the Brand Strategist to turn business and brand challenges into actionable strategic directions.
• Build strong strategic foundations like value propositions, messaging frameworks, and growth roadmaps.
• Ensure all strategies align with client objectives, category trends, and market opportunities.

2) Consumer Research & Insights

• Lead qualitative and quantitative research, including surveys, focus groups, and social listening.
• Conduct cultural audits, competitive benchmarking, and market trend studies.
• Create personas, customer journeys, and behavior models that guide creative and marketing teams.
• Transform data into compelling narratives that inspire clients and teams alike.

3) Integrated Marketing Strategy

• Design integrated campaign blueprints across digital and offline touchpoints.
• Develop messaging frameworks for seamless, consistent communication.
• Collaborate with creative, accounts, and strategy teams to bring campaigns to life.
• Recommend platform-specific tactics to maximize impact and engagement.

4) Performance & Data-Driven Planning

• Define KPIs and measurement benchmarks for campaigns.
• Monitor campaign performance in real time and make data-driven recommendations.
• Deliver post-campaign reports with actionable insights to optimize future efforts.
• Demonstrate ROI and strategic value to clients through measurable outcomes.

5) Mentorship & Team Support

• Guide and mentor Junior Strategic Planners in research, insights, and reporting.
• Review team outputs to ensure strategic accuracy and excellence.
• Foster collaboration across departments for smooth workflows and stronger results.

Who We Are Looking For

• Experience:
  3-5+ years in strategic planning, brand strategy, or related roles in marketing, advertising, or creative agencies.
• Expertise:
  Strong knowledge of consumer research methodologies, integrated marketing, and performance analytics.
• Exceptional analytical and storytelling abilities.
• Strong communicator who can simplify complex data into clear, inspiring insights.
• Strategic thinker with creative sensibilities.
• Collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring and building team capabilities.

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, send us your portfolio and CV at or , with the subject line: "Application | Senior Strategic Planner"

Let's create WAVES together

Are you passionate about uncovering deep consumer insights and transforming them into powerful brand strategies?

At WAVE Creative Group, we create human-centered, results-driven campaigns that make waves for our clients. We're looking for a Senior Strategic Planner to lead research and insights while shaping strategies that inspire creativity and deliver measurable impact. You'll play a key role in driving brand growth, mentoring junior planners, and elevating our strategy practice.

As a Senior Strategic Planner, you will:

1) Brand & Business Strategy

• Partner with the Brand Strategist to turn business and brand challenges into actionable strategic directions.
• Build strong strategic foundations like value propositions, messaging frameworks, and growth roadmaps.
• Ensure all strategies align with client objectives, category trends, and market opportunities.

2) Consumer Research & Insights

• Lead qualitative and quantitative research, including surveys, focus groups, and social listening.
• Conduct cultural audits, competitive benchmarking, and market trend studies.
• Create personas, customer journeys, and behavior models that guide creative and marketing teams.
• Transform data into compelling narratives that inspire clients and teams alike.

3) Integrated Marketing Strategy

• Design integrated campaign blueprints across digital and offline touchpoints.
• Develop messaging frameworks for seamless, consistent communication.
• Collaborate with creative, accounts, and strategy teams to bring campaigns to life.
• Recommend platform-specific tactics to maximize impact and engagement.

4) Performance & Data-Driven Planning

• Define KPIs and measurement benchmarks for campaigns.
• Monitor campaign performance in real time and make data-driven recommendations.
• Deliver post-campaign reports with actionable insights to optimize future efforts.
• Demonstrate ROI and strategic value to clients through measurable outcomes.

5) Mentorship & Team Support

• Guide and mentor Junior Strategic Planners in research, insights, and reporting.
• Review team outputs to ensure strategic accuracy and excellence.
• Foster collaboration across departments for smooth workflows and stronger results.

Who We Are Looking For

• Experience: 3-5+ years in strategic planning, brand strategy, or related roles in marketing, advertising, or creative agencies.
• Expertise: Strong knowledge of consumer research methodologies, integrated marketing, and performance analytics.
• Exceptional analytical and storytelling abilities.
• Strong communicator who can simplify complex data into clear, inspiring insights.
• Strategic thinker with creative sensibilities.
• Collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring and building team capabilities.

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, send us your portfolio and CV at or , with the subject line: "Application | Senior Strategic Planner"

Let's create WAVES together

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Flexible schedule
• Flextime
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Promotion to permanent employee
• Work from home

Work Location: In person

Initiative & Task Management

• Track and oversee all key deliverables, projects, and initiatives under the MP's scope.
• Monitor deadlines closely, escalate risks early, and ensure nothing falls throuen the cracks.
• Set up and manage project tracking systems to maintain visibility across departments.
• Maintain a real time dashboard summarizing priorities, dependencies, and milestones:

Process Familiarization & Navigation

• Learn and master the company's internal processes, including planning, budgeting, approvals, procurement, and auditing
• Ensure all projects and initiatives comply with relevant internal policies and workflows
• Act as the go-to person for facilitating smooth approvals and sign-offs across the organization.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as the central point of coordination between the VP and direct reports.
• Liaise across multiple departments including Procurement, Legal, Finance, Product, Marketing, and Operations to resolve dependencies and keep projects moving.
• Ensure information flows seamlessly between teams and leadership.

Reporting & Executive Updates

• Consolidate reports and updates from various teams into clear, actionable summaries for the VP.
• Prepare dashboards, presentations, and project briefs for executive reviews.
• Provide visibility into project status, risks, and performance metrics.

System & Workflow Optimization

• Establish and manage structured workflows to improve coordination and transparency.
• Proactive and resourceful - anticipates needs before they arise.
• Confident in driving accountability and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Thrives in a fast-paced online business environment.
• Balances strategic thinking with hands on execution.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in project coordination, business operations, or strategic initiatives, ideally within an
• international internet, digital, or technology company.
• Strong understanding of digital business models, online operations, and related terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex company processes - planning, budgeting, approvals, and audits.
• Proficient in project management tools (e 8., Jira, Asana, Monday com, Trello, or similar).
• Excellent presentation and reporting skills (PowerPoint, Excel, dashboards).
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and fast in execution.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across cross-functional teams.
• Able to work independently, with minimal supervision, while managing multiple priorities.

Initiative
& Task Management

• Track
  and oversee all key deliverables, projects, and initiatives under the MP's
  scope.
• Monitor
  deadlines closely, escalate risks early, and ensure nothing falls throuen the
  cracks.
• Set
  up and manage project tracking systems to maintain visibility across
  departments.
• Maintain
  a real time dashboard summarizing priorities, dependencies, and milestones:

Process
Familiarization & Navigation

• Learn
  and master the company's internal processes, including planning, budgeting,
  approvals, procurement, and auditing
• Ensure
  all projects and initiatives comply with relevant internal policies and workflows
• Act
  as the go-to person for facilitating smooth approvals and sign-offs across the organization.

Cross-Functional
Coordination

• Act
  as the central point of coordination between the VP and direct reports.
• Liaise
  across multiple departments including Procurement, Legal, Finance, Product,
  Marketing, and Operations to resolve dependencies and keep projects
  moving.
• Ensure
  information flows seamlessly between teams and leadership.

Reporting
& Executive Updates

• Consolidate
  reports and updates from various teams into clear, actionable summaries for the
  VP.
• Prepare
  dashboards, presentations, and project briefs for executive reviews.
• Provide
  visibility into project status, risks, and performance metrics.

System
& Workflow Optimization

• Establish
  and manage structured workflows to improve coordination and transparency.
• Proactive
  and resourceful - anticipates needs before they arise.
• Confident
  in driving accountability and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Thrives
  in a fast-paced online business environment.
• Balances
  strategic thinking with hands on execution.

Requirements

• 5+
  years of experience in project coordination, business operations, or strategic
  initiatives, ideally within an
• international
  internet, digital, or technology company.
• Strong
  understanding of digital business models, online operations, and related
  terminology.
• Demonstrated
  ability to navigate complex company processes - planning, budgeting, approvals,
  and audits.
• Proficient
  in project management tools (e 8., Jira, Asana, Monday com, Trello, or similar).
• Excellent
  presentation and reporting skills (PowerPoint, Excel, dashboards).
• Highly
  organized, detail oriented, and fast in execution.
• Strong
  stakeholder management and communication skills across cross-functional teams.
• Able
  to work independently, with minimal supervision, while managing multiple priorities.

Requisition ID: 24229
Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company's two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals and solutions that enable industries to enhance modern life. Our customers use our catalysts, engineered materials, process technologies and fine chemicals to manufacture everyday products – like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals and food packaging – better, faster and smarter. Our thousands of employees work to harness the power of science for a better world at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide. For more information, visit

Job Description
The Strategic Initiatives Manager position is a key and trusted support role as the strategic and operational person to the Director, GBS Manila & Global Procurement Operations. This position is responsible for managing the implementation and tracking of the Global Business Services' (GBS) strategic plan while also serving as a lead project manager for high-priority initiatives. The Strategic Initiatives Manager ensures that both long-term strategic goals and short-term projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within scope. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to equity-centered work.

Responsibilities (1 Of 3)
Strategic Plan Implementation & Monitoring

• Supports the development and prioritization of strategic ideas and provides early facilitation of concepts.
• Oversee the rollout and integration of the strategic plan across all functions and programs.
• Develop and maintain tools and systems for tracking strategic priorities, KPIs, and progress toward goals.
• Coordinate quarterly strategic progress updates for leadership, GPOs, and functional leads.
• Identify roadblocks or misalignments and make recommendations for course correction.
• Coordinates connections and collaboration across the leadership team to ensure alignment of key processes, programs, and activities.

Project Management

• Manage cross-departmental projects that advance strategic priorities, such as new program launches, internal process improvements, and infrastructure initiatives.
• Develop project scope, timelines, work plans, and communication plans.
• Track milestones and deliverables; lead regular project check-ins and update relevant stakeholders.
• Support teams in meeting deadlines, staying on budget, and achieving project outcomes.

Responsibilities (2 of 3)

Internal Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as a key connector across departments to break down silos and promote shared ownership of strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate meetings, working groups, and planning sessions tied to strategic goals or complex projects.
• Partners with the leadership team to define, prepare, and communicate organizational plans and strategies.
• Improves current processes and coordinates organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity.
• Partners with leadership to deliver, monitor, and communicate progress on key organizational metrics, processes, and programs.
• Supports Leadership team in meetings by setting agendas, recording minutes and assuming responsibility for follow up and completion of action items.
• Supports the Leadership team in the preparation of key meetings and executive presentations.
• Provide clear and timely communication around priorities, responsibilities, and timelines.

Responsibilities (3 of 3)

Data & Evaluation

• Collaborate with the leadership team and other members of GBS staff to collect, analyze, and report on key performance indicators.
• Design dashboards and reporting mechanisms to ensure transparency and informed decision-making.
• Translate data into actionable insights to guide continuous improvement.
• Analyze and report performance based on strategies and business goals and identify areas needing improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Support internal and external communication of strategic plans and key organizational initiatives.
• Partner with the GPO community through listening efforts, strategic planning cycles, and engagement of board and partner stakeholders.
• Assists in the leadership and management of new business and operations processes throughout the organization.

Qualifications (1 Of 2)

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business or a related field of study. MBA is considered to be a strong asset.
• 10+ years' experience working for a multinational, preferably US-headquarter organization
• Over 5 years of experience in project management, business strategy execution, people leadership, and management within a GBS/Shared Service environment.
• Proven success in project management, role planning, and leading strategic initiatives. Certification in Project Management or a Certified Six Sigma Blackbelt are considered a strong asset.
• Excellent communicator in written and verbal form, with a strong focus on interdepartmental communication.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct data analysis, draw relevant conclusions, develop recommendations, and drive changes.

Qualifications (2 Of 2)

• Proven ability to develop and lead the implementation of strategy and operational plans to a successful outcome.
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to understand and interpret a variety of financial reports.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, independent environment and juggle multiple ongoing projects, responsibilities, and relationships.
• Ability to think and act creatively, championing and promoting new ideas that contribute to the goals of the organization.
• Ability to lead and manage through ambiguity and work independently with minimal direction
• Technical understanding of how AI and digitization tools will assist in process efficiencies across the organization.

Benefits

• Guaranteed 14th Month Pay
• Above-market Retirement Plan Design
• LinkedIn Learning Access
• Established Performance Incentive Program
• HMO coverage for employees on day 1 (with pandemic coverage)
• Free HMO coverage for up to 3 qualified dependents
• Educational Assistance

Competencies

• Relationship building - The ability to build rapport, understanding and trust with all key stakeholders through ongoing dialogue and delivering results.
• Communication - A proven ability to communicate with stakeholders across the organization, including active listening to understand multiple viewpoints and their relevance to the success of GBS strategic initiatives.
• Conflict management - Understands organizational "hot spots" and focuses diverse groups on common organizational outcomes. Fosters productive dialogue and manages high-tension situations with diplomacy and tact to maintain credibility and influence.
• Collaboration/team dynamics - Demonstrates the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams, bringing together varying opinions and agendas to achieve unified outcomes, strategies, and plans. Fosters a sense of shared goals within the team, guiding them toward these objectives while managing trade-offs among different stakeholder communities.
• Priority setting - Focuses on most important and relevant topics through identification of impact on business results.
• Change agent - Drives change and engages with others to turn the vision into action.
• Detail orientation - Focused on ensuring that all data and activities are managed at an appropriate level of detail to ensure an accurate demand and supply plan.
• Process orientation - Understanding the connection between groups and activities and the ability to organize people and activities to achieve expected outcomes. Insight into opportunities to simplify and integrate process steps to maximum effect.

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.

Job Description

The Strategic Initiatives Manager position is a key and trusted support role as the strategic and operational person to the Director, GBS Manila & Global Procurement Operations. This position is responsible for managing the implementation and tracking of the Global Business Services' (GBS) strategic plan while also serving as a lead project manager for high-priority initiatives. The Strategic Initiatives Sr Manager ensures that both long-term strategic goals and short-term projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within scope. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to equity-centered work.

Responsibilities (1 of 3)

Strategic Plan Implementation & Monitoring

• Supports the development and prioritization of strategic ideas and provides early facilitation of concepts.
• Oversee the rollout and integration of the strategic plan across all functions and programs.
• Develop and maintain tools and systems for tracking strategic priorities, KPIs, and progress toward goals.
• Coordinate quarterly strategic progress updates for leadership, GPOs, and functional leads.
• Identify roadblocks or misalignments and make recommendations for course correction.
• Coordinates connections and collaboration across the leadership team to ensure alignment of key processes, programs, and activities.

Project Management

• Manage cross-departmental projects that advance strategic priorities, such as new program launches, internal process improvements, and infrastructure initiatives.
• Develop project scope, timelines, work plans, and communication plans.
• Track milestones and deliverables; lead regular project check-ins and update relevant stakeholders.
• Support teams in meeting deadlines, staying on budget, and achieving project outcomes.

Responsibilities (2 of 3)

Internal Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as a key connector across departments to break down silos and promote shared ownership of strategic initiatives.

• Facilitate meetings, working groups, and planning sessions tied to strategic goals or complex projects.

• Partners with the leadership team to define, prepare, and communicate organizational plans and strategies.

• Improves current processes and coordinates organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity.
• Partners with leadership to deliver, monitor, and communicate progress on key organizational metrics, processes, and programs.
• Supports Leadership team in meetings by setting agendas, recording minutes and assuming responsibility for follow up and completion of action items.
• Supports the Leadership team in the preparation of key meetings and executive presentations.
• Provide clear and timely communication around priorities, responsibilities, and timelines.

Responsibilities (3 of 3)

Data & Evaluation

• Collaborate with the leadership team and other members of GBS staff to collect, analyze, and report on key performance indicators.
• Design dashboards and reporting mechanisms to ensure transparency and informed decision-making.

• Translate data into actionable insights to guide continuous improvement.

• Analyze and report performance based on strategies and business goals and identify areas needing improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Support internal and external communication of strategic plans and key organizational initiatives.
• Partner with the GPO community through listening efforts, strategic planning cycles, and engagement of board and partner stakeholders.
• Assists in the leadership and management of new business and operations processes throughout the organization.

Qualifications (1 of 2)

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business or a related field of study. MBA is considered to be a strong asset.
• 10+ years' experience working for a multinational, preferably US-headquarter organization
• Over 5 years of experience in project management, business strategy execution, people leadership, and management within a GBS/Shared Service environment.
• Proven success in project management, role planning, and leading strategic initiatives. Certification in Project Management or a Certified Six Sigma Blackbelt are considered a strong asset.
• Excellent communicator in written and verbal form, with a strong focus on interdepartmental communication.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct data analysis, draw relevant conclusions, develop recommendations, and drive changes.

Qualifications (2 of 2)

• Proven ability to develop and lead the implementation of strategy and operational plans to a successful outcome.
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to understand and interpret a variety of financial reports.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, independent environment and juggle multiple ongoing projects, responsibilities, and relationships.
• Ability to think and act creatively, championing and promoting new ideas that contribute to the goals of the organization.
• Ability to lead and manage through ambiguity and work independently with minimal direction
• Technical understanding of how AI and digitization tools will assist in process efficiencies across the organization.

Benefits

• Guaranteed 14th Month Pay
• Above-market Retirement Plan Design
• LinkedIn Learning Access
• Established Performance Incentive Program
• HMO coverage for employees on day 1 (with pandemic coverage)
• Free HMO coverage for up to 3 qualified dependents
• Educational Assistance

Competencies

• Relationship building - The ability to build rapport, understanding and trust with all key stakeholders through ongoing dialogue and delivering results.
• Communication - A proven ability to communicate with stakeholders across the organization, including active listening to understand multiple viewpoints and their relevance to the success of GBS strategic initiatives.
• Conflict management - Understands organizational "hot spots" and focuses diverse groups on common organizational outcomes. Fosters productive dialogue and manages high-tension situations with diplomacy and tact to maintain credibility and influence.
• Collaboration/team dynamics - Demonstrates the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams, bringing together varying opinions and agendas to achieve unified outcomes, strategies, and plans. Fosters a sense of shared goals within the team, guiding them toward these objectives while managing trade-offs among different stakeholder communities.
• Priority setting - Focuses on most important and relevant topics through identification of impact on business results.
• Change agent - Drives change and engages with others to turn the vision into action.
• Detail orientation - Focused on ensuring that all data and activities are managed at an appropriate level of detail to ensure an accurate demand and supply plan.
• Process orientation - Understanding the connection between groups and activities and the ability to organize people and activities to achieve expected outcomes. Insight into opportunities to simplify and integrate process steps to maximum effect.

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.

The
ICS Program Lead
is responsible for representing the Internal Control System (ICS) function within the strategic projects, ensuring that internal control requirements are fully integrated into process design, risk assessments and governance structures throughout the projects lifecycle. Acting as ICS Program Lead in strategic projects, this individual is responsible for establishing clear governance and defining the way of working for the ICS function within strategic projects and implementation program, ensuring structured collaboration, clear roles and responsibilities and transparent decision-making process. This individual collaborates with key program stakeholders including Global Process Owners (GPOs) and ICS Subject matter experts (SMEs) – to ensure that internal control requirements are effectively and efficiently embedded in end-to-end processes.

Responsibilities:

• Establish clear governance framework for the ICS function within strategic project and define way of working, including roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes for ICS.
• Design an ICS roadmap aligned with the overall strategic project timeline.
• The single point of contact for ICS within the project program and liaison between ICS stakeholders and program teams.
• Lead workshops with key stakeholders to identify, assess and align key risks and controls across project workstreams to ensure internal controls are effectively and efficiently embedded into the processes and systems.
• Collaborate with key program stakeholders, including global process owners and ICS SMEs to align ICS requirements with the project requirements; collaborate and align the ICS roadmap with ICS Strategy & Transformation lead on overall transformation strategy.
• Develop a comprehensive control framework aligned with end-to-end processes, ensuring the automation of controls to the greatest extent possible to drive efficiency and reduce manual control workarounds.
• Promote awareness and understanding of internal controls within the project and business teams through stringent communication.
• Establish clear and consistent communication channels within the ICS team to ensure all members are regularly and accurately informed about the progress and key developments of strategic project implementation.
• Develop deliverables and milestones and ensure its timely completion.
• Prepare and present status reports to inform about the progress of strategic projects.

Qualifications:

• Master or Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Certification in Project Management, Internal Controls or Audit, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA) is a strong asset.
• SAP S4 HANA training is a strong asset.
• Minimum 6-8 years in Internal Controls System (ICS), Internal or External Audit or Risk Management (experience in governance or project management roles in other companies is desired), including knowledge of core regulatory requirements (SOX, COSO, PCAOB).
• Familiarity with SAP system processes, configurations, and integration points impacting controls; strong ability to identify risks and design internal controls.
• Hands-on experience supporting or leading internal control projects in large-scale transformations or ERP implementation.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and designing controls aligned to business processes.
• Experience in managing projects with ability to develop and manage project plans, timelines, and milestones.
• Strong capability in working across functions and leading cross-functional collaboration on control improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of change management principles and experience supporting the integration of control changes within project scope.

At RUSH, we believe that the strongest relationships are built on relevant and valuable experiences.

We are on a mission to help businesses create lasting connections and exceptional experiences for their customers. In keeping with our promise, we are seeking to build a team of talented individuals to help build top-notch, ready-made digital solutions that enable businesses to meet their customers at every stage of the customer lifecycle.

We are in search of an experienced
Business Strategy Specialist

who will play a key role for RUSH's strategy formulation, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop corporate strategies to support growth objectives while strengthening the business core to develop and maintain a competitive advantage. They review organizations and determine their strengths, weaknesses, operational effectiveness, and opportunities. They make recommendations based on internal and external factors to minimize risks and formulate plans to achieve an organization's long-term goals.

Success in the
Business Strategy Specialist

role demands a strong strategic and analytical orientation, exceptional communication skills, and a highly developed collaborative nature.

Salary:

Php 40,000

Basic Qualifications:

> Academic Background:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Management, Industrial Management, Data Science, Finance, Economics, or any related field.

> Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years working in a data and strategy position within a fast-paced and dynamic business environment. An equivalent of the same working experience is also acceptable for the position.

> Communication Skills:

• Strong communicator. Capable of clearly conveying information and instructions, which will determine the effectiveness with which strategies are executed across the business and, ultimately, whether the business achieves its goals and objectives.

> Analytical Skills:

• Has the ability to translate raw information into actionable initiatives
• Can perform standard reviews such as, but not limited to: performance, competitive, and market analyses.
• Is results-driven with exceptional problem-solving skills.

> Interpersonal Skills:

• Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Is high-energy, has a positive attitude, a proactive nature, and a can-do attitude.
• Has the capacity to comfortably work in a group setting, which often involves business executives and the leadership team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

> Strategy Definition:

• Brings together crucial pieces of information, such as competitor performance, operational performance, innovations, markets, etc. from various internal and external sources to develop strategic options.

> Strategic Planning:

• Assist in the corporate plan by playing a role in all the planning and budgeting activities performed by the business.
• Establishes and reviews key strategic priorities and translates them into actionable and quantitative plans.
• Provide high-level Profit and Loss insights to management, highlighting opportunities, risks, and areas for improvement

> Business Intelligence:

• Manages analyses that will provide valuable benchmarking for management as well as timely insights to various departments.
• Reviews long-term market trends for the purpose of providing recommendations to leadership and management, across various aspects such as business development, product and technology enhancements, as well as operation optimizations.

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION DISCLAIMER:

I certify that all information provided in this application and any accompanying documents is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of relevant information may result in the rejection of my application or, if employed, the termination of my employment.

I authorize the company to verify the information contained in my application, including but not limited to contacting previous employers, references, and other relevant sources, in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations. I understand that any personal data collected during this process will be handled with strict confidentiality and used solely for employment-related purposes.

I also consent to the use of my application for consideration in other suitable job openings within the organization, provided they align with my qualifications and professional experience.

If employed, I agree to comply with all company policies, procedures, and regulations, which may be amended or updated by the company from time to time, with or without prior notice.