Operations General Manager

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement operational strategies that align with the company's long-term vision, ensuring sustainable growth and operational efficiency.
• Provide leadership across all operational functions, including power generation, distribution, maintenance, etc
• Work closely with the CEO and other senior leaders to provide input on corporate strategy, business planning, and organizational direction.
• Ensure that operational goals are in line with overall business objectives and contribute to company-wide initiatives such as innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability.
• Regularly present operational performance reports, key insights, and strategic recommendations to the CEO and the board of directors.
• Identify key challenges, risks, and opportunities within the operations, ensuring proactive management and decision-making.
• Oversee the company’s operational activities, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with industry regulations.
• Continuously optimize processes, reduce costs, and improve performance metrics to meet or exceed business targets.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire the operations team, building a high-performance culture.
• Develop leadership capabilities within the operations organization to ensure a strong talent pipeline for the future.
• Ensure full compliance with energy regulations, safety standards, and environmental policies.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to address operational, safety, and environmental risks, reporting directly to the CEO on any critical issues.
• Work collaboratively with other departments such as commercial and finance to align operational needs with broader corporate goals, ensuring seamless coordination across functions.
• Act as a key representative for the company’s operations in discussions with regulatory authorities, government agencies, and other external stakeholders.
• Provide operational leadership in public and private forums.
• Oversee the planning and execution of the operations budget, capital expenditure projects, and resource allocation.
• Ensure the efficient use of resources while delivering on both immediate and long-term operational goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, adopting new technologies, and exploring innovative solutions that improve service delivery and energy efficiency.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years experience in the energy (power/utilities) sector, with at least 5 years in a senior operational leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Management, or a related field
• A master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Strategic Management would be an advantage
• Strategic Thinking & Leadership
• Financial Acumen
• Decision-Making & Problem-Solving
• Energy Management & Efficiency
• Safety & Environmental Compliance
• Control Systems & Automation
• Load Forecasting & Demand Planning
• Technical Risk Management skill
• Regulatory & Industry Standards skill
• Systems Integration & Infrastructure Development
• Equipment Performance Monitoring & Optimization
• Power Plant Engineering & Operations