Strategy Delivery, Senior Manager

<p>Salary: 80.611 Euro - 110.840 Euro (annually incl. 8% holiday allowance)</p><p>Job Type: Full-Time</p><p>Location: IB (International Baccalaureate®) Global Centre, The Hague</p><p>Hybrid working opportunity </p><p><strong>About the IB</strong></p><p>If you're looking to work for a global organisation with a meaningful mission, and with colleagues all over the world, then the International Baccalaureate® (IB) may have the ideal opportunity for you! The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 5,500 schools across 159 countries. A career at IB is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services and contribute to our 50-year mission of creating a better and more peaceful world. Apply now to join our global organisation where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.</p><p><strong>About the job</strong></p><p>The Strategy Delivery, Senior Manager is responsible for delivering at least one high-profile initiative of high visibility, risk and complexity that has multiple complex workstreams functioning as their own “projects” within a larger “program”. These types of initiatives have multiple of the following characteristics: multi-year, high cost requiring board approval and reporting, major external impacts, and high organizational risk. This role is a critical member of the Strategy Development &amp; Delivery team within the IB, which is responsible for defining organizational strategy and outcomes, developing strategic plans to achieve these outcomes, and supporting execution to achieve desired outcomes.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role and responsibilities</strong></p><p>Responsible for providing the strategic partnership and end-to-end project delivery for at least one high-profile initiative of high visibility, risk and complexity that has multiple complex workstreams functioning as their own “projects” within a larger “program”. The responsibilities encompass various aspects of program strategy, planning, execution, monitoring, and control, all while managing people, resources, and risks to achieve desired outcomes. Responsibilities may vary based on the nature and scale of initiatives but typically include a combination of the following:</p><p>Strategy and Planning:</p><p>• Develop robust governance structures for the program(s) and projects within it </p><p>• Shape and influence the criteria for evaluating program/project success.</p><p> • Evaluate and ensure a comprehensive program/project plan and align with strategy/organizational goals, program objectives, scope, and deliverables. </p><p>Inter-project orchestration: </p><p>• Assume a senior role in overseeing the activities of multiple projects within the program, ensuring the seamless integration and alignment of all components </p><p>• Formulate and navigate complex inter-project dependencies at a senior level, showcasing an advanced understanding of strategic inter-project dynamics. </p><p>• Facilitate sophisticated communication and coordination among program/project team members, reflecting a senior-level ability to navigate and align diverse project objectives. </p><p>• Resolve conflicts and dependencies between projects at a senior level, emphasizing a strategic approach to achieving cohesion. </p><p>Stakeholder Engagement:</p><p>• Conduct stakeholder analysis and engage with key stakeholders, including executives, clients, and team members both internally and with vendors</p><p> • Maintain effective communication with stakeholders to manage expectations and address concerns.</p><p> • Act as a primary point of contact for project or program-related escalations</p><p>Team Leadership and Management:</p><p>• Build, lead, coach and mentor a project / program team(s) </p><p>• Assign roles and responsibilities to project / program team members. </p><p>• Foster collaboration, motivation, and a positive project / program team culture. </p><p>• Create a culture of high performance, continuous learning and improvement within project / program teams. </p><p>Resource Management:</p><p> • Allocate resources effectively to support project or program goals and meet team requirements. </p><p>• Manage resource constraints and make necessary adjustments. </p><p>• Ensure efficient utilization of both human and material resources. </p><p>Risk Management: </p><p>• Identify and assess strategic risks and issues related to the program and between projects. </p><p>• Develop and implement strategic risk mitigation and contingency plans. </p><p>• Continuously monitor and address strategic risks throughout the program lifecycle. </p><p>• Work with the teams to remove gaps or obstacles that may be impeding progress </p><p>Quality Assurance: </p><p>• Establish and uphold program quality standards. </p><p>• Ensure that deliverables meet quality requirements demonstrating a commitment to excellence Implement quality control processes and standards. </p><p>• Drive adoption on