General Manager, Strategy & Business Transformation Job at Robert Walters

Robert Walters - Our client, a leading Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: General Manager, Strategy & Business Transformation

Job Reference: KMFPNK-E0540C9D
Job Location: Nigeria

About the Job

• They are 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.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Information Technology or any relevant field.
• 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.
• Master's Degree or MBA is required.
• 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.