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. 

Duties and 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.

Job Requirements

• 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

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by completing the application form through the following link:

👉 Apply Here via Google Form: THIS LINK

Please ensure you have the following documents ready to upload in the application form:

• Updated CV (PDF format)