Director of Strategy and Transformation

Frontieri Consult PLC is a leading Ethiopian consulting firm established in 2008 with offices in Addis Ababa, Juba, Nairobi, and Kampala. We specialize in research and consulting for development and social issues, serving governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and international institutions across the region.

We seek a highly skilled Director of Strategy and Transformation with a proven track record in leading organizational transformation and driving high performance across all business units and functions. The role requires a blend of strategic foresight and hands-on leadership to accelerate impact, strengthen operational efficiency, and ensure the organization remains agile and responsive in a rapidly evolving external environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the implementation of the company’s long-term strategy, aligned with industry trends, client needs, and internal capabilities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate strategic and transformational risks, developing contingency plans to ensure business continuity and goal achievement.
• Oversee execution of the firm’s three-year strategic plan, ensuring adaptive and agile decision-making.
• Set and coordinate annual goals for the organization and its business units.
• Actively monitor the competitive landscape and emerging industry trends, translating insights into actionable strategic opportunities and risks.
• Conduct regular performance assessments and identify strategic improvements.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and partners to align strategic and operational priorities.
• Establish and manage robust governance frameworks for strategic initiatives and transformation projects, ensuring clear accountability, resource allocation, and progress tracking.

 

Organizational Transformation and Change

• Design and lead transformational initiatives that improve agility, organizational culture, and the use of digital tools and systems.
• Drive organization-wide change management, including digital transformation and operational redesign.
• Oversee the development and integration of advanced digital strategies and technologies to enhance business models, operational efficiency, and client engagement.
• Introduce and scale process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen) tailored to a consulting environment.
• Build a culture of innovation by promoting continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.

Performance and Operational Excellence

• Establish and manage a robust performance management system with clear expectations, regular feedback, and recognition of excellence.
• Monitor organizational performance and adjust systems and strategies as needed.
• Drive operational effectiveness by identifying value-creating opportunities and optimizing internal processes.
• Use data analytics and performance dashboards to inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Promote a high-performance, results-oriented culture across all teams.

 

People, Clients, and Knowledge Systems

• Implement systems to collect and respond to employee and client feedback for service improvement.
• Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and accountability.
• Support talent development programs to address skill gaps and build leadership capacity.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing strategy and transformation team.

• Master’s degree in business administration, management, or a related field.
• 8 or more years of overall experience, including at least four years in a senior leadership position within the private sector or equivalent experience in a complex, results-oriented environment.
• Proven track record in driving organizational transformation and performance improvement.
• Exceptional business communication skills (written, verbal, presentation) with a proven ability to influence stakeholders and effectively convey complex ideas.
• Familiarity with the research, consulting, and advisory industry is preferred.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking and advanced problem-solving capabilities
• Exceptional leadership skills and the ability to foster collaborative environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Proficiency in leveraging data analytics and performance metrics to drive strategic and operational decisions
• Knowledge of digital transformation and emerging technologies