General Manager (GM) at Listening Bureau
Listening Bureau
- Accra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Creating a positive work environment, providing necessary tools, setting clear goals, streamlining processes and leading by example to ensure staff are motivated and efficient in driving organizational success
- Ensuring the group's vision and mission are clearly communicated and understood by all team members
- Establishing long-term and short-term goals aligned with the company's strategy
- Defining project scope, objectives and deliverable, create detailed project plans, timelines and budgets, allocate resources and manage teams to ensure timely and successful project completion
- Overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, coordinate with contractors and engineers, manage procurement and resolve challenges
- Reviewing, negotiating and administering contracts, monitor obligations and milestones, handle amendments, disputes and closeouts
- Tracking progress against goals and making adjustments as needed
- Developing and managing detailed project schedules, align timelines with stakeholders, identify and mitigate delays
- Ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and expectations
- Maintaining thorough documentation throughout the project life-cycle
- Leading and motivating the teams, fostering collaboration and accountability
- Developing and managing budgets to ensure financial stability and resource allocation
- Monitoring expenses and implementing cost-savings measures where necessary
- Identifying and pursuing opportunities for revenue growth
- Ensuring excellent customer service and satisfaction
- Maintaining and upgrade the organization's technology infrastructure and foster a culture of innovation
- Ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations in the industry as well as identifying and mitigate potential risks to the organization
- Building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, including partners, investors and customers
- And any other duties that may be assigned by the organization
- An MBA in Finance, Engineering / construction or a related field
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a General Manager role with a proven track record of managing complex projects with financial and contractual components
- PMP, PRINCE2, or certification in construction management (e.g, CCM) or contract management (e.g CPCM) are highly desirable
- Industry Trends
- MS Suite
- Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting and proposal preparation
- Expertise in construction management principles and best practices
- Proficient in contract review, negotiation and administration
- Skilled in project scheduling tools and techniques
- Exceptional leadership, team management and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable and innovative approach to client relationship management and business development
- Ability to think strategically to see the bigger picture and set aims and objectives to grow the business
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