General Manager, Operations at Onstream Group

Job Description

• The General Manager (Operations) will head and lead the operations department of the company, and will report directly to the Managing Director of the company in discharging the following functions:

Responsibilities
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

In the exercise of his managerial and supervisory responsibilities, the General Manager (Operations) will support the managing director to:

• Contribute strategic direction and leadership in line with the corporate business plan and strategy for operations department;
• Implement business strategic decisions as relate to operations department;
• Implement strategic plans that reflect the long-term objectives and priorities as delegated by the managing director;
• Maintain, control and appraise the operations department performance against budget and plans;
• Monitor the operating and financial results against plans and budgets;
• Take full responsibility in the implementation of the company’s operations department decisions and review with the managing director;
• Foster a conducive corporate culture that promotes strong ethical practices, good corporate governance and employee productivity.

Operational Responsibilities & Tasks

• The General Manager (Operations) will carry out the following and other operational duties as may be assigned to him by the managing director:
• Oversee the activities of staff of the operations department;
• Ensure effective mobilization, control and utilization of departmental resources;
• Ensure continuous improvement in the quality and value of services provided to clients and other stake holders.
• Conduct risk assessment and manage the department’s strategic decisions to mitigate failures;
• Negotiate, develop and maintain contractual arrangements with key clients and suppliers to deliver best value and service levels;
• Maintain and sustain the company’s quality, health and safety standards, training and meetings in line with company policies and procedures;
• Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the managing director informed of all critical issues, and operational risks with solutions;
• Stakeholder management – build strong relationships and contacts with clients, potential clients, key policy influencers, allied professional bodies, to help secure on-going projects for the company;
• Attend senior management weekly and monthly review meetings to present and defend operations department’s reports and execute decisions arising from the meetings;
• Respond to operations inquiries as may be delegated by the managing director;

Requirements

• A minimum of 12 years of continuous working experience with at least 7 years spent in senior management and corporate leadership, especially in the oil & gas servicing industry.
• Bachelor's Degree in any of the following areas: Engineering, Geology, Physical Sciences, Business, Social Sciences, and Humanities and Arts, or related field
• Post-graduate qualifications such as MBA, MSc and relevant certifications are an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Ability to communicate in English and Italian
• Ability to travel as this position is based in Lagos, Nigeria with requirement to travel across the country.