General Manager at Michael Stevens Consulting

Locations: Port Harcourt - Rivers and Lagos

Job Brief

• As a result of growth and expansion, we are looking for a General Manager to oversee all staff, budgets and operations of the local business unit.
• General Manager responsibilities include formulating overall strategy, managing people and establishing policies. To be successful in this role, you should be a thoughtful leader and a confident decision-maker, helping our people develop and be productive, while ensuring our profits are on the rise.
• Ultimately, you’ll help our company grow and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations.
• Design strategy and set goals for growth.
• Maintain budgets and optimize expenses.
• Set policies and processes.
• Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally
• Oversee recruitment and training of new employees.
• Evaluate and improve operations and financial performance.
• Direct the employee assessment process.
• Prepare regular reports for upper management.
• Ensure staff follows health and safety regulations.
• Provide solutions to issues (e.g. profit decline, employee conflicts, loss of business to competitors).

Requirements

• M.Sc / MBA in Business or relevant field.
• Minimum of 20 years work experience.
• Proven experience as a General Manager or similar executive role.
• Experience in planning and budgeting.
• Strong business development skills.
• Knowledge of business process and functions (finance, HR, procurement, operations etc.).
• Strong analytical ability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
• Problem-solving aptitude.