General Manager at Amaiden Energy Nigeria

• The company seeks a highly experienced and results-driven General Manager (GM) to provide visionary leadership, drive sustainable growth, and ensure operational excellence in the upstream and engineering sectors.
• The GM will be responsible for shaping the corporate strategy, strengthening market positioning and delivering measurable business outcomes while fostering innovation, safety, cost discipline, and stakeholder confidence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term strategies aligned with the company’s corporate objectives.
• Lead the executive team to deliver operational excellence, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
• Identify, negotiate and secure new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, and resource allocation to maximize value.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, Regulators, and industry stakeholders.
• Drive leadership succession planning, employee engagement, and workforce capability building.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance, risk management, regulatory requirements, and HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) standards.

Job Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in the energy sector (upstream/engineering).
• Relevant technical undergraduate degree; advanced degrees/MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10–15 years in senior leadership roles.
• Strong industry network and market intelligence.
• Commercial acumen with entrepreneurial mindset.
• Exceptional execution capabilities and integrity.
• Demonstrated experience in corporate governance and board reporting.
• Track record of leading large, complex engineering projects in upstream operations.
• Strong understanding of global energy market trends and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to drive digital transformation and technology adoption in engineering operations.
• Experience in ESG strategy implementation and sustainability reporting.
• Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and crisis management skills.