Special Projects Manager

Job Description

Role purpose

The Special Projects Manager plays a critical role in supporting the SEHOD Strategy and the CEO Office by driving the coordination, execution, and follow-through of strategic priorities and high-impact initiatives.
Acting as a trusted partner to the SEHOD Strategy, the role ensures that strategic objectives are translated into actionable plans, governance routines are effectively run, and priority projects are delivered with rigor, insight, and speed.
The role requires strong strategic thinking, structured problem-solving, and advanced project and stakeholder management capabilities. The incumbent operates across functions, consolidates and analyses complex information, and enables informed decision-making at senior leadership level within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The role demands excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills, as well as the capacity to operate efficiently in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership

Key accountabilities and decision ownership
[max 5]:
Strategy Execution & Planning Support
• Support the SEHOD Strategy in driving the execution of enterprise strategy, CEO priorities, and key strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate strategic planning cycles, target setting, and performance tracking processes.
• Ensure alignment between leadership priorities and operational execution across functions.

Strategic Projects & Programme Management
• Lead and manage cross-functional strategic and special projects on behalf of the SEHOD Strategy.
• Develop project plans, monitor milestones, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of agreed outcomes.
• Track dependencies, resolve execution bottlenecks, and escalate issues where required.
Business Intelligence, Insights & Reporting
• Consolidate, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple internal and external sources.
• Prepare high-quality executive, CEO, and governance reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Provide fact-based insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
Stakeholder & Governance Management
• Act as a key interface between the SEHOD Strategy, CEO Office, Exco members, and senior stakeholders.
• Support leadership governance routines (Exco, strategic forums, performance reviews).
• Drive effective communication, follow-up, and closure of leadership commitments.
Operational & Executive Enablement
• Provide operational support to the SEHOD Strategy, including preparation of briefs, packs, talking points, and executive summaries.
• Enable focus on high-impact activities by managing prioritization, tracking deliverables, and ensuring execution discipline.
• Manage ad-hoc strategic assignments as required by the SEHOD Strategy and CEO Office.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

• Proven experience in strategy execution, project/programme management, or senior leadership support roles
• Advanced analytical, reporting, and presentation skills (Excel, PowerPoint, or similar)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at senior and executive level
• High emotional intelligence, integrity, and ability to manage confidential information
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and prioritization capabilities
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and in ambiguity
  

Key performance indicators [max 5]

• Effective delivery of strategic and special projects within agreed timelines and scope
• Quality, accuracy, and timeliness of executive reporting and strategic insights
• Progress and closure rate of CEO/SEHOD strategic priorities
• Stakeholder satisfaction and effectiveness of coordination and enablement
• Continuous improvement in governance, reporting, and execution processes