General Manager

Responsibilities:

• Formulation, development, and execution of Strategic business plans & policies for the achievement of organizational goals
• Recommend for effective Project Management, suitable standards, and policies that will help to improve areas of expertise and the organization's operations at large
• Functional in the management of the end-to-end process of the entire business unit
• Recommend policies and standards that are aimed at ensuring optimal utilization of the company/departmental resources for the overall achievement of the company's set objectives; long-term and periodic.
• Be the resource person for all environmental regulatory requirements for the company to operate wherever it is located and advise employees on the implications of defaulting on these rules
• Supervise and manage contractors, the scope of the entire project, evaluating their performance and ensuring full compliance to quality works according to agreed terms of business and the company's standard
• Any other related assignment that may be assigned by the management from time to time

Job competencies and Capabilities:

Essential Competencies:

• 10+ years experience in the power sector.
• Degree/Post Graduate Degree(s) in disciplines of Science, Engineering, or related technology courses. 
• Experience in product and commercialization
• Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level
• Must have a wide network of customers/consumers of IT solutions to be able to grow the client's customer portfolio.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of the Local Information Technology industry.
• Ability to manage and supervise a large number of sales/marketing personnel. Must be positioned to develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, regulations, procedures, and work standards for the team

Skills:

• Strong problem solving skills 
• Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams in a matric organization 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Personal Qualities:

• Strong IT, business, and management abilities are necessary.  
• Ability to lead and facilitate multiple activities and resources 
• Strong analytical and strategy development capabilities  
• Effective problem solving and communication skills  
• Experience in setting up processes to improve productivity and measure performance across the organization.  
• Ability to organize and structure activities 
• Ability to grasp strategic concepts  
• Get it done, Execution Focused!  
• Passionate, Strategic, breathes Ownership  
• Excellent stakeholder management skills  
• Interpersonal relational skills, highly diplomatic and yet results-focused.

Equal Opportunity:

• The role is open to anyone who meets the above criteria regardless of race or nationality

Relocation Options:

• International consideration is given. However, the company is not responsible for the procurement of visas or work permits.