The ideal candidate is an analytical and detail-oriented professional who can effectively organize information, coordinate cross-functional activities, support decision-making through data-driven insights, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across borders. This role provides exposure to senior leadership discussions, enterprise planning activities, and strategic transformation initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Governance and Program Coordination
Support the operation of established governance forums including leadership reviews, steering committees, program reviews, and strategy meetings.
Prepare governance materials including presentations, reports, dashboards, meeting packs, and status updates.
Facilitate meeting logistics, document minutes, maintain action registers, and track decisions.
Follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion and closure of agreed actions.
Maintain governance documentation, program records, and decision logs.
Support adherence to established PMO and program governance frameworks.
Assist in monitoring program milestones, risks, dependencies, and key deliverables.
Escalate risks, delays, or issues to appropriate stakeholders when required.
Strategic Analysis and Business Support
Provide analytical support for strategic initiatives, business reviews, and transformation activities.
Review presentations, proposals, business cases, and strategic documents to identify gaps, risks, assumptions, and improvement opportunities.
Conduct research, data gathering, benchmarking, and analysis to support decision-making.
Assist in developing reports, recommendations, and management presentations for leadership teams.
Analyze business performance data and identify trends, opportunities, and areas requiring further investigation.
Support the evaluation of strategic initiatives through structured analysis and problem-solving.
Contribute to improving the quality and rigor of strategic deliverables produced by the team.
Planning and Performance Management
Support the development and maintenance of annual operating plans, strategic roadmaps, and multi-year business plans.
Gather and consolidate information from stakeholders to support planning activities.
Assist in basic forecasting, modelling, and scenario analysis.
Monitor progress against strategic objectives, milestones, and key performance indicators.
Prepare regular progress reports and performance updates for leadership review.
Ensure planning artifacts and program documentation remain accurate and current.
Support the tracking of benefits realization and progress against strategic initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build effective working relationships with business leaders, project teams, and functional stakeholders.
Coordinate information requests and follow-ups across multiple teams and geographies.
Engage confidently with local and international stakeholders while maintaining professionalism and accuracy.
Communicate clearly and effectively through written, verbal, and presentation formats.
Support collaboration initiatives that drive alignment across business functions.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Business Management, Business Analytics, Economics, Management Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
1-2 years of experience in strategy, business analysis, program management, project coordination, PMO, consulting, business operations, or a related field.
Exposure to project management methodologies and governance practices is preferred.
Professional certification in Project Management, such as CAPM, PMP (in progress), PRINCE2 Foundation, or an equivalent qualification will be an advantage.
Experience working with reporting, planning, or analytical tools is preferred.
Skills and Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other productivity tools.
Ability to organize, interpret, and present data effectively.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with cross-border teams and senior leaders.
Confidence in preparing executive-level presentations and reports.
Understanding of project management principles and governance practices.
Ability to work independently while operating within established frameworks and processes.
High degree of professionalism, accountability, and ownership.
Reporting Structure
This role reports directly to Program Manager - Strategy and Program Management and will work closely with functional leaders, program teams, and stakeholders across the organization.
Benefits
Performance-based annual bonus
Performance rewards and recognition
Agile Benefits - special allowances for Health, Wellness & Academic purposes
Entertainment allowance
Team engagement allowance
Comprehensive Health & Life Insurance Cover - extendable to parents and in-laws
Hybrid work arrangement
Sysco LABS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
