Head Strategy And Projects
2026-08-17T05:01:51+00:00
Grant Thornton
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3rd Floor, Lugogo One, Plot 23, Lugogo Bypass, Kampala, Uganda
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Professional Services
Management, Business Operations, Finance
2026-08-30T17:00:00+00:00
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GRANT THORNTON UGANDA
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Our client, a leading commercial bank in Uganda, is seeking suitably qualified and experienced professionals for the following senior leadership positions:
3. HEAD STRATEGY AND PROJECTS
Reporting to: Managing Director
Supervising: Product Development & Projects Officer
Job Summary: The Head Strategy & Projects will provide strategic leadership in translating the Bank's long-term vision into measurable business outcomes. The role will lead strategy development and execution, strategic performance management, product development, market intelligence and the implementation of key strategic projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, implementation and cascading of the Bank's strategy and annual strategic objectives.
- Provide strategic insights to the MD and EXCO on market trends, economic developments, competitive dynamics and emerging opportunities.
- Monitor performance against strategic objectives, budgets and key performance indicators and recommend corrective actions.
- Identify growth opportunities, new market segments, products and business ventures aligned with the Bank's strategy and risk appetite.
- Lead the development, review and refinement of the Bank's products and services based on market and customer insights.
- Lead and monitor strategic projects, ensuring effective delivery within agreed scope, timelines, budgets and quality standards.
- Identify and monitor strategic risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate mitigation or action plans.
- Provide regular reporting to Management on strategic performance, key initiatives, risks and outcomes.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- A Master's degree, preferably an MBA or relevant advanced degree, is preferred.
- Minimum 7 years' experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy, corporate development or management consulting, with significant experience in banking or financial services.
- Proven experience in strategy execution, strategic project management, product development and/or business analysis.
- Experience in market research, competitive intelligence, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
- Prior experience managing a function or department and associated budgets is preferred.
- Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, analytical, project management, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation and report-writing skills, with high ethical standards and integrity.
- Proficiency in English Language and any other local language, preferably Luganda.
- Lead the development, implementation and cascading of the Bank's strategy and annual strategic objectives.
- Provide strategic insights to the MD and EXCO on market trends, economic developments, competitive dynamics and emerging opportunities.
- Monitor performance against strategic objectives, budgets and key performance indicators and recommend corrective actions.
- Identify growth opportunities, new market segments, products and business ventures aligned with the Bank's strategy and risk appetite.
- Lead the development, review and refinement of the Bank's products and services based on market and customer insights.
- Lead and monitor strategic projects, ensuring effective delivery within agreed scope, timelines, budgets and quality standards.
- Identify and monitor strategic risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate mitigation or action plans.
- Provide regular reporting to Management on strategic performance, key initiatives, risks and outcomes.
- Strong strategic thinking
- Business acumen
- Analytical skills
- Project management skills
- Leadership skills
- Stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Report-writing skills
- High ethical standards and integrity
- Proficiency in English Language
- Proficiency in any other local language, preferably Luganda
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- A Master's degree, preferably an MBA or relevant advanced degree, is preferred.
- Minimum 7 years' experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy, corporate development or management consulting, with significant experience in banking or financial services.
- Proven experience in strategy execution, strategic project management, product development and/or business analysis.
- Experience in market research, competitive intelligence, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
- Prior experience managing a function or department and associated budgets is preferred.
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Vacancy title:
Head Strategy And Projects
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management, Business Operations, Finance]
Jobs at:
Grant Thornton
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, August 30 2026
Duty Station:
3rd Floor, Lugogo One, Plot 23, Lugogo Bypass, Kampala, Uganda | Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 17 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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GRANT THORNTON UGANDA
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Our client, a leading commercial bank in Uganda, is seeking suitably qualified and experienced professionals for the following senior leadership positions:
3. HEAD STRATEGY AND PROJECTS
Reporting to: Managing Director
Supervising: Product Development & Projects Officer
Job Summary: The Head Strategy & Projects will provide strategic leadership in translating the Bank's long-term vision into measurable business outcomes. The role will lead strategy development and execution, strategic performance management, product development, market intelligence and the implementation of key strategic projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, implementation and cascading of the Bank's strategy and annual strategic objectives.
- Provide strategic insights to the MD and EXCO on market trends, economic developments, competitive dynamics and emerging opportunities.
- Monitor performance against strategic objectives, budgets and key performance indicators and recommend corrective actions.
- Identify growth opportunities, new market segments, products and business ventures aligned with the Bank's strategy and risk appetite.
- Lead the development, review and refinement of the Bank's products and services based on market and customer insights.
- Lead and monitor strategic projects, ensuring effective delivery within agreed scope, timelines, budgets and quality standards.
- Identify and monitor strategic risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate mitigation or action plans.
- Provide regular reporting to Management on strategic performance, key initiatives, risks and outcomes.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- A Master's degree, preferably an MBA or relevant advanced degree, is preferred.
- Minimum 7 years' experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy, corporate development or management consulting, with significant experience in banking or financial services.
- Proven experience in strategy execution, strategic project management, product development and/or business analysis.
- Experience in market research, competitive intelligence, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
- Prior experience managing a function or department and associated budgets is preferred.
- Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, analytical, project management, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation and report-writing skills, with high ethical standards and integrity.
- Proficiency in English Language and any other local language, preferably Luganda.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
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Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their application letter and detailed CV by 30 August 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all eligible candidates to apply.
Any form of solicitation, canvassing or improper influence in connection with this recruitment process will result in automatic disqualification.
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