Operational Strategy Director

This role is responsible for orchestrating key deliverables and actions in the business unit to ensure optimal financial outcomes through strong functional oversight. This involves effective operations, engaged and efficient workforce, compliant business and workplace, and development of action plans to increase profitability.

• Decides on resource allocation to achieve best outcome.
• Guides and works with business unit heads in stakeholder management strategies.
• Actively works with leadership team to strategize and implement execution plans.
• Monitors budget and target variances, shares accountability, and drafts action plans.
• Ensures BU leadership are knowledgeable on risks and proper interventions.
• Provides guidance on audit issues, regulatory compliance matters, employee discipline, stakeholder callouts, safety concerns, etc.
• Monitors implementation of people programs that encompass engagement, rewards, learning & development, compensation, and compliance.
• Ensures all functional units provide necessary support to talents through training and mentoring.
• Manages overall stakeholder engagement in the region, develops strategies, and engages stakeholders.
• Strategizes how to position BUs/area and attract business expansion potential.
• Forms transition/takeover team for new acquisition and supports change management programs.
• Acts as Overall Incident Manager responsible for strategic planning and management of operational incidents.

Key Requirements:

• Graduate of a 4-year Engineering or Business Course
• At least 10 years of experience in water and wastewater system operations
• Technical knowledge of project life cycle related to water, used water, and other environmental services
• Excellent communication skills and strong entrepreneurial mindset
• Applicants residing in Ilagan are highly encouraged to apply.

Manila Water and its subsidiaries do not charge fees in exchange for employment.