Expert, Telco Strategy
About this position
Responsibilities
Lead, manage, facilitate, and monitor cross-functional projects within the Marketing Group based on assigned tasks. The nature of assignments includes:
• Opportunity identification
• Competitive landscape analysis
• Cost optimization
Key activities include:
• Defining project objectives, scope, timeline, and budget in alignment with project sponsors.
• Coordinating resources, in collaboration with the Programme Management Office, to achieve project goals.
• Creating project plans, including timelines, approaches, and risk mitigation strategies, to ensure objectives are met within scope, budget, and deadlines.
• Executing projects in accordance with the project plan and methodology, managing risks, and monitoring progress to ensure adherence to schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Communicating with team members and stakeholders to ensure understanding of project goals and methodology.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders to resolve issues and keep projects on track.
• Reporting project status, progress, and any emerging risks to the steering committee.
• Monitoring overall project progress and initiating corrective actions as necessary.
• Leading collaboration between Marketing BU and other teams to achieve defined objectives and goals within Strategic Project Transformation.
• Facilitate the annual strategy process and support Business Unit (BU) strategy development. Be accountable for special assignments as allocated by the immediate supervisor.
Requirements
Education
• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline required; Graduate degree (MBA) preferred.
Experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a relevant business area.
• Experience in telecommunications, technology, retail, and/or FMCG sectors; management consulting experience preferred.
• Proven experience in strategy development, business and operating model design and assessment, analytical techniques, and complex problem-solving.
• Expertise in project planning and management, with the ability to break down complex problems into manageable tasks.
Skills and Knowledge
• In-depth understanding of typical processes, systems, and challenges in the telecom industry and technology-driven environments.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and strategic thinking skills to assess the business environment and identify opportunities for optimization using data, external benchmarking, competitive intelligence, and fact-based insights, coupled with intuition and foresight.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with proven abilities in influence, conflict resolution, and negotiation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Thai and English, with expertise in facilitation.