Country Manager - Almco Group

Main purpose of the role:

To lead and direct the operational day to day activities of the business within the Middle East region, driving the business to a new level of operational excellence, efficiency and effectiveness.

The role requires maturity to accept a high degree of responsibility and the personal presence to command respect and authority both internally with colleagues and externally with customers.



Main tasks:

The key tasks that are conducted on a day to day basis those make up the majority of the role:



1. Deliver operational leadership and assume full P&L responsibility for all contract relationships between the company and its portfolio of offshore industry customers, ensuring the company sustains market share in the Iraqi sector, achieves return on associated capital investments and delivers profitable growth.



2. Direct the day to day operational management of the business, applying as required a hands-on approach to producing solutions to strategic, technical, commercial, operational and personnel related challenges which impact on customer service and performance.



3. On award of contracts, lead the delivery teams in achieving their goals and objectives and ultimately ensure all contract requirements are delivered on time, within budget, technically compliant and to the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.



4. Develop an annual sales plan for existing and future customers and ensure excellent client relationships are maintained by building openness and trust. Act as a key focal point for communications with clients on issues requiring the influence and authority of the Country Manager.



5. Provide ongoing support to business acquisition and bid preparation, working closely with colleagues in pursuit of new contracts or extending existing contract work scopes.



6. Ensure day-to-day operations maintain a continued alignment with overall corporate policy, strategy and direction.



7. Lead the constant drive and focus to improve operational efficiency via process, people or practical measures. In effect raise the bar on business performance delivery.



8. Deliver performance management objectives, agreed business plans, budget and targets and report on both plus and minus factors impacting on the business. In essence adopt a “no surprises” approach to reporting and leadership.



9. Engage government and non-government local stakeholders to enhance Company reputation and subsequent management of any risks.



10. Develop and mentor direct reports and generally coach the team towards delivery of ‘fit for purpose’ solutions at lowest costs whilst maintaining service quality.



11. Ensure compliance with local and international legislative requirements for the work being performed by the business operation.



12. Foster suitable financial controls for such areas as tax, treasury, inventories, provisions and ensuring timely issue of invoices. Close liaison with the Group Chief Financial Officer will be required in this regard.



13. Deploy suitable controls over local procurement and ensure robust terms and conditions are in place for each contract. Risk exposure versus reward will be a key performance factor and close liaison with the Group Procurement and Commercial Director will be required in this regard.

Job Details

Date Posted:	2014-04-06
Job Location:	Amman, Jordan
Job Role:	Management
Company Industry:	Construction

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Career Level:

Management

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Date Posted: April 06, 2014 at 09:16AM

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Country Manager - Almco Group