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General Manager

Job description

We are seeking an entrepreneurial General Manager to lead the company through its next phase of growth. This role requires a hands-on leader who can drive business strategy, build high-performing teams, raise capital, establish strategic partnerships, and oversee day-to-day operations, including office management.

Key Responsibilities

Business Leadership

  • Develop and execute the company's overall vision, strategy, and long-term growth plan.
  • Take full ownership of the company's profit and loss (P&L).
  • Lead the organization across all business functions including operations, technology, finance, marketing, product, compliance, and customer success.
  • Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, innovation, and execution.

Business Development & Partnerships

  • Identify new revenue opportunities and market expansion strategies.
  • Develop strategic partnerships with banks, payment providers, financial institutions, technology partners, and enterprise clients.
  • Represent the company during commercial negotiations and strategic discussions.

Operations

  • Work closely with the project and Engineering teams to define the best strategy and roadmap.
  • Ensure operational excellence and efficient execution across departments.
  • Establish scalable processes and performance metrics.
  • Oversee the overall management and daily operations of construction projects
  • Plan and monitor project schedules, progress, and resource allocation
  • Lead and supervise project teams, site staff, and subcontractors
  • Coordinate with clients, consultants, main contractors, suppliers, and relevant authorities
  • Manage budgeting, cost control, and project financial performance

Financial Management

  • Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
  • Optimize cash flow and resource allocation.
  • Monitor company performance through KPIs and financial reporting.
  • Ensure sustainable revenue growth and profitability.

Fundraising & Investor Relations

  • Lead fundraising initiatives including Seed, Series A, and subsequent funding rounds.
  • Build and maintain relationships with investors, venture capital firms, family offices, and strategic partners.
  • Prepare investor presentations and communicate company performance effectively.

Team Building

  • Recruit and develop senior leadership.
  • Mentor department heads and foster leadership development.
  • Create an execution-focused culture that attracts top talent.

Regulatory & Governance

  • Work with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to applicable financial regulations.
  • Implement strong corporate governance, risk management, and internal controls.
  • Build relationships with regulators, financial institutions, and industry stakeholders where appropriate.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 8–10 years of leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities in managing teams and operations.
  • Proven ability to prioritize tasks and perform effectively under pressure.
  • Strategic thinking combined with practical execution skills.
  • Prior experience as a COO, General Manager, Country Manager, or business unit leader is highly preferred.
  • Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated success in revenue growth.
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams including Product, Technology, Marketing, Operations, Finance, office management, and Compliance.
  • Experience fundraising and managing investor relationships is highly desirable.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment where adaptability and execution are essential.
  • General Manager / P&L experience required, especially in a project business
  • Knowledge of Oil & Gas Midstream Industry, Engineering, Construction, and pharmaceutical, Semi contracting Industry.
  • Experience working cross-functionally across the global organization
  • Excellent relationship management skills, along with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.

· Knowledge of Oil & Gas Midstream Industry, Engineering, Construction, and pharmaceutical, Semi contracting Industry.

  • Experience working cross-functionally across the global organization
  • Excellent relationship management skills, along with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments concurrently, including ability to evaluate and manage priorities.
  • Effective interpersonal and communications skills, particularly the ability to communicate technical expertise and lead multi-discipline teams.

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