Vacancy: General Manager, Operations

Job Description

A reputable company in the development and management of Industrial Parks(IP)/Special Economic Zones (SEZ)

• Department: Operations


• Grade Level of Job/Position: Senior Manager


• Reports To: Managing Director


• Direct Reports: Head of Infrastructure, Land Acquisitions Manager, Head of SPV’s, Parks Management Manager

Job Purpose

• GM Operations will be responsible for the management of design, construction, logistics procurement and project budgets/financing to ensure the efficiency of time, quality, and cost of assigned projects.


• Supervise of all Park Management activities such as lease management, facilities management, rent /fees collection, repairs and maintenance in the most cost-efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed project management and construction schedules for construction, restoration, and refurbishment projects.


• Supervise Infrastructure Team to monitor construction progress, including worker productivity and compliance with building and safety codes.


• Work with senior management and other stakeholders to ensure all projects are completed before schedule, of excellent quality and within the budget.


• Supervise the budgeting and financial planning of all projects with the support of the Finance Team.


• Create and implement systems and processes to guarantee cost and timeline efficiencies & reporting practices etc.


• Supervise Land Acquisitions Team to monitor progress of acquisitions and all land administration issues.


• Create periodic reports for various projects and prepare weekly projects snapshots and action plan.


• Lead regular project review meetings with senior management and stakeholders.


• Supervise agreed SLA agreements for service delivery.


• Lead Operational coordination for all Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV’s).


• Any other task assigned by MD

Key Relationships



Internal

• Staff/Project Team


• Staff of Other Subsidiaries

External

• Tenants/Clients


• GFZA


• KKMA

Required Skills or Experience

• MSc. or MBA in Building Technology, Land economy, Architecture, Planning, Civil/Structural Engineering or Land Surveying with high business acumen.


• Membership of the relevant professional body.


• A certificate in Project Planning and Management from a recognised institution is desirable.


• Must have a minimum of ten (15) years relevant working experience, six (6) years of which should have been in senior management.


• Proven experience in a General Manager or similar executive role

Competencies



Core

• People management


• Budget planning and management skills


• Strong analytical skills


• Excellent communication skills


• Outstanding organisational and leadership skills

Technical

• Knowledge of business processes and functions (Finance, HR, Procurement, Operations etc)


• Knowledge in construction, project financing and land administration issues in Ghana.


• Experience managing a medium to large size team.


• Understanding on quality standards in construction.