Job Description

We are seeking a strong General Manager to provide direction and strategy for the engineering group of 50 at our client, a B2B Powertrain Testing Services provider.

The Role

• Analyze operations and business development activities, including company performance, staffing, program improvements, and policy changes.
• Oversee Engineers, technology and operations groups, and administer the staffing to maximize utilization, revenue, and profit.
• Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing team to develop new and upgraded programs, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Drive profitability of the business, and manage the P&L, budget and financial forecasting.
• Direct, plan, and implement policies, objectives, and activities to maximize return on investment, and cost reductions.
• Lead Continuous Improvements to increase productivity, quality, and control of operational costs.
• Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape in target market; continually source opportunities for new expansion and updates on industry developments and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with testing and software management experience (3-5 years' in a testing and software environment), coupled with 10 years of business leadership.
• Proven track record in managing a P&L with both business and financial acumen to achieve target KPIs.
• Exposure and understanding of data acquisition systems, data analysis and processing.
• Collaborative business style to work within a matrix environment.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, contract documentation, and government/industry standards and specifications.
• Coaching, developing teams, and drive leadership and change management.
• Ensuring highest level of Health & Safety.