Develops medium- to long-term plans and executes functional strategies for a large/complex country, cluster of countries, or business requiring coordination and integration across units. Provides input into strategic decisions affecting job family or function within a region or business. Acts as a trusted advisor to the leadership team and addresses high impact strategic issues across its portfolio of businesses. Work in close partnership with business heads and senior leadership. Identify opportunities and issues of strategic importance to the business. Develop transformational strategies to grow and re-position businesses. Drive change by partnering with business leadership with clear accountability. Provide clarity in complex problems, facilitate decision-making, and guide high value investments. Lead projects across their lifecycle: identifying and structuring the problem, analysing root causes, developing solutions, communicating project results, and obtaining buy-in for change. Manage all aspects of client service, including planning, prioritizing and organizing projects. Develop and strengthen relationships with executives across the business. Identify opportunities to add value beyond the scope of formal projects. Contribute to continuous team improvement and management, e.g., provide leadership in recruiting, coach junior staff, etc. Management responsibility for a team or multiple teams, including management of people, budget and planning, performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary actions and terminations and budget approval. Performs other duties and functions as assigned.