Managing Director at Maurice Xandra Solutions

Job Summary:
Our client, a major player in the Oil and Gas Industry, is currently looking to hire a Managing Director to develop strategic business direction to the Executive Management towards the achievement of the company’s objectives.

Location: Port Harcourt

Department: Operations

Reporting Relationships: Reports to: Group Managing Director
Direct Reports: Operations Team

Internal Relationships: All Staff

External Relationships:

• Clients
• Vendors
• Govt Agencies

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and oversight to the management team to drive the Company’s business towards profitable and sustainable growth.
• Develop a structure for the company in line with the vision and mission as agreed and communicated by the Board of Directors.
• Develop and align the business 0bjectives of the Company with the Vision and strategies of the Group as well as ensure effective implementation of these strategies 
• Communicate the Group's vision and business strategy (short, medium and long terms) and ensure that the respective Business Unit operates in line with the Group's governance policies, standards and values
• Oversee the effective implementation of the Company's business strategies, growth plans and budgets in support of the Group's long term business direction
• Initiate strategies and oversee compliance of company's operations with acceptable Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards.
• Assess the principal risks of the company and ensure proper risk management strategies are in place
• Review periodic financial and non-financial reports to effectively monitor the activities of the Company in the achievement of their strategic goals and objectives
• Identify opportunities for new projects/contracts and businesses in line with the company's strategic and business objectives
• Define and agree key targets as well as monitor and evaluate the performance of Strategic Business Heads, in accordance with defined targets, on a timely basis
• Meet set financial targets for the Business Unit to ensure business profitability and cost reduction
• Institute adequate operational systems and controls in place to ensure proper monitoring of the
• Business Unit performance against plans and budgets • Manage strategic relationships with banks, regulators, press etc.
• Drive compliance with regulators in the industry to avoid any infraction
• Report regularly to the Group Managing Director (GMD) and Board of Directors on Business Units' performance target achievements (i.e. financial results, market performance, organizational development plans and overall business performance)
• Empower and develop the capabilities of functional heads towards meeting their own business goals
• Institute a high-performance culture in compliance with approved financial, business and risk management objectives as well as applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Direct and monitor members of the Business Unit leadership team to effectively deliver on respective functional programmes, set targets and overall performance
• Facilitate resolution of high priority issues between departments/Business Units; and act as an ambassador and spokesman in matters involving external stakeholders
• Develop staff of the Business Unit to enhance skills, capability and ensure a robust pipeline of possible successors
• Mentor, coach, supervise and evaluate subordinates
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned

Skill and Competence Requirements:

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Results Oriented 
• Administrative management
• Collaboration
• Character

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in any of the related discipline
• Relevant professional certification
• 15 years of experience relevant to our business