GM, Strategy & Business Transformation at Robert Walters

About the job

• A leading EPC organisation is hiring for a senior professional responsible for shaping and executing the organization's strategic initiatives. This role requires a strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and achieve measurable business outcomes

Role responsibilities:

• Oversee the strategic direction and transformation agenda of the organization, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering measurable improvements across all functions
• Serve as a central point of leadership, fostering collaboration between departments and engaging with external stakeholders to drive organizational objectives
• Communicate and cascade strategic goals and transformation objectives across departments to ensure organizational alignment and focus
• Lead large-scale transformation programs from inception to implementation, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency, driving cost optimization, and ensuring sustained impact
• Oversee the implementation of changes, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations and securing stakeholder buy-in
• Conduct detailed market and competitive analyses to identify growth opportunities and emerging threats, incorporating insights into strategic planning

Candidate requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Information Technology or any relevant field
• Master's degree or MBA is required
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in strategy development, business transformation, or management consulting with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position. Experience working in an EPC or oil & gas company is an added advantage
• Experienced leader, able to lead teams of staff in complex or challenging change processes
• Experience on project and program management from initial design to completion
• Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale change initiatives and managing cross-functional teams