Strategic Planning and Institutional Insight Manager

UM6P is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Strategic Planning and Institutional Insight Lead to drive university-wide planning initiatives and performance management systems. Reporting directly to the Head of SGPR, this role plays a key part in aligning institutional goals, fostering a data-driven decision-making culture, and delivering insights that support long-term strategic success.

You will work across academic and administrative units to design, implement, and refine planning frameworks, develop key performance indicators (KPIs), and generate strategic insights that inform leadership decisions.

▪️Key Responsibilities:

Lead the implementation of UM6P’s Strategic Planning Framework 2026–2030, ensuring alignment across institutional units.

Co-develop strategic plans and performance frameworks at the unit level, using models like Explore–Execute–Impact Framing.

Oversee the design and deployment of the UM6P Strategic Dashboard to track institutional and unit-level performance.

Manage quarterly performance review cycles and provide insights to support evidence-based decision-making and course correction.

Build and maintain a robust KPI and Impact Framework library aligned with university priorities.

Produce high-quality insight deliverables such as foresight memos, thematic briefs, dashboards, and benchmarking reports.

Facilitate cross-functional strategy workshops, working groups, and UM6P’s annual Strategy & Insight Forum.

Establish feedback loops between strategic planning, performance data, and governance mechanisms.

Promote a culture of strategic alignment, institutional learning, and continuous improvement.

▪️Qualifications and Experience:

Master’s degree (or higher) in Strategic Management, Public Policy, Higher Education, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic planning, performance management, or institutional research preferably within higher education or a complex organization.

Proven track record in leading multi-stakeholder strategic initiatives and performance systems.

Strong expertise in data analysis, reporting tools, KPI development, and dashboard design.

Experience facilitating strategic processes and engaging diverse stakeholder groups.

▪️Core Competencies:

Strategic and systems thinking

Strong analytical and insight generation skills

Excellent communication and facilitation abilities

Project and process management expertise

Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement

Ability to translate data into actionable strategies

▪️City : Benguerir