Build Strategy Lead

Develop and own the build strategy for [products, platforms, or operations], ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term vision and objectives.
Conduct market, competitive, and internal analysis to identify opportunities, risks, and gaps in current build processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to design scalable build plans and initiatives.
Define KPIs, metrics, and reporting frameworks to track progress and measure the impact of build initiatives.
Provide strategic guidance and thought leadership on best practices, trends, and innovative approaches to building and scaling efficiently.
Lead or support pilot programs and proof-of-concept initiatives to validate strategic recommendations before full-scale implementation.
Communicate strategy, progress, and outcomes clearly to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement in build processes, identifying opportunities for optimization and increased efficiency.
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Experience in strategy, operations, product, or build-related leadership roles.
Proven experience in strategic planning, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrated experience leading strategic initiatives from concept to execution.
  Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Strategy, or related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

Typically requires an undergraduate degree and advanced level of related experience, or equivalent. At this level, post-graduate coursework may be desirable. Some barriers to entry exist at this level (i.e., dept/peer review)
  Working Environment Standard Office Environment. May be required to travel and/or have overnight trips.  Hours worked may exceed regular schedule. Physical Effort Little chance of injury. Duties may involve sitting, standing, keyboarding with frequent flexible breaks.
The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job descriptions should be regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post.
  Generic Level Descriptions Level Overview Recognised as a subject matter expert of own area within the Organisation, has specialised depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and/or function.

Manages moderately complex to complex projects; accountable for quality of work delivered by external suppliers, as applicable; identifies researching issues within scope of work; coaches others in area of specialization. Focus is on task and resource management vs staff management.

Manages own time, and maybe that of others; develops plans for work activities in own areas over the medium/long-term; supports strategic planning activities.
  Complexity, Expertise & Problem Solving Works on complex issues, taking a broad perspective to identify solutions. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

Specialist in one area; demonstrates depth/breadth of knowledge/skills in own discipline.  Applies knowledge/skills through  handling complex problems and may coordinate work which may extend beyond own area of expertise; shares expertise with colleagues and other departments. Anticipates patterns and links; looks beyond the immediate problem to the wider implications; generates new solutions to complex problems.
  Decision Making & Autonomy Has decision-making authority and autonomy to deliver on goals of work or project team; influences others outside of team to ensure goals are met and resolves conflicts in an effective manner.
  Communication/ Negotiation/ Influencing/ Key Contacts Explains/presents complex ideas; anticipates potential objections and prepares case; accordingly, influences others.

Assists in the development and implementation of customer service enhancements in own functional area, including responses to customer feedback; plays a role and/or coaches others to ensure customer conflicts, concerns and issues are resolved.  Anticipates client needs in own discipline, investigates the underlying causes and identifies short- and long- term solutions.  May manages costs and profitability across more than one project/work activity.
  Supervision/ Leadership Determines methods and procedures on new assignments.  Provides advice and guidance in area of specialization.

Coaches others on how to enhance communication, problem solving, teamwork and innovation; involves others in problem solving, decision-making and creative thinking.

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