General Manager

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the senior country representative for the smart cities business, providing leadership and market direction.
• Partner with regional leadership to define and execute growth strategies aligned to commercial objectives.
• Assess emerging market opportunities and identify short- and medium-term areas for expansion.
• Lead business planning initiatives and establish sales strategies that drive market penetration and revenue generation.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships to strengthen local market positioning.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, industry partners, and government entities.
• Foster strong engagement with national and municipal authorities to support business development across relevant sectors.
• Promote awareness of the organisation s capabilities through collaboration with industry participants.
• Own country-level financial performance, including budgeting, revenue generation, cash flow oversight, and profitability.
• Review operational performance to improve efficiency, competitiveness, and productivity.
• Manage supplier and partner relationships to ensure cost-effective delivery and high service standards.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of programme and project delivery, from planning and execution through to governance, risk management, and close-out.
• Support local manufacturing or delivery operations where required.
• Direct all in-country business functions, including operations, finance, HR, logistics, customer support, and administration.
• Build scalable organisational structures to support long-term business growth.
• Ensure compliance with local laws, employment regulations, and industry standards.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead high-performing teams while promoting engagement, development, and retention.
• Represent the organisation at conferences, networking forums, and industry events to enhance market presence.
• Drive a culture focused on innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.