General Manager, Projects (Expatriate)

• Handle both the operational and business sides of the companies.
• Oversea functions such as recruiting and developing quality staff at all levels. Provides input to location succession planning.
• Provides leadership, effective management and training for staff.
• Ensures communications from executive management is delivered to all staff levels.
• Ensures full adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Implements and enforces controls that protect the company’s assets from internal and external shrink.
• Ensures over-all coaching and supervision is delivered consistently to ensure excellent customer service.
• Be responsible to secure effective management of the projects.
• Act as a navigator and a visionary to build and lead a team of dynamic and innovative professionals.
• Completes on a timely basis all administrative work as assigned by executive management, (i.e. scheduling, back office administration).
• Performs daily/ weekly operational audits.
• Ensures adherence to all promotional programs and reports deficiencies in compliance to executive management.
• Performs daily inspections in stores to ensure company standards in visual presentation, stock replenishment and housekeeping are maintained.
• Direct and coordinate organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as required by the office of the Managing director

The candidate must have requisite understanding of construction, finance, business management and operations.

Must possess at least a master’s degree in a relevant field.

The candidate shall also have equivalent business experience and 15+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation.

A Master's will be an advantage.

Should have experience in partnering with an executive team, and have a high level of written and oral communication skills.

The GM shall also possess the relevant certifications in project management.

Must be experienced in handling a similar role for a reputable firm

Preferably an expatriate with a lot of experience in Nigeria.