General Manager

Overview

C-Level with proven leadership in the Aerospace & Defense sector.

About Our Client

Industrial player operating in the Aerospace & Defense sector.

Job Description

The General Manager will lead the company through a phase of consolidation and growth, ensuring business goals are met in the aerospace and defense market, nationally and internationally. They will define and implement a strategic plan focused on strengthening the current market position and expanding globally through partnerships and advanced technological solutions, enhancing the company\'s global competitiveness.

Main Responsibilities

• Define, together with the CEO and the Board of Directors, the strategic guidelines and business development plans.
• Prepare the annual and multi-year plans for production, operations, and commercial activities, monitoring results through periodic reports on business performance.
• Plan future development lines by coordinating and optimizing operational and project activities to make them more effective and aligned with business needs.
• Lead the organization through transformation phases, ensuring operational continuity and growth, fostering the strategic and operational integration of business units to maximize efficiency and results.
• Strengthen the company\'s presence in global markets by identifying new business opportunities and building strategic relationships with customers and distributors.
• Optimize the company structure and industrial processes, ensuring high-quality standards and promoting the adoption of innovative technological solutions to enhance competitiveness.
• Lead investment and internationalization programs to reinforce the company\'s competitiveness.
• Coordinate all operational areas across the various business units.
• Ensure the efficiency of production processes by promoting innovation and digitalization.
• Consolidate relationships with key customers, partners, and institutional stakeholders.
• Facilitate and improve decision-making processes by harmonizing the functioning of the different company areas.
• Ensure economic, asset, and financial management to guarantee business profitability.
• Promote a corporate culture based on innovation, operational excellence, and teamwork.

The Successful Applicant

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering or Economics; MBA preferred.
• Proven leadership experience within structured industrial companies operating in the Aerospace & Defence sector.
• In-depth knowledge of complex industrial manufacturing processes and development phases of components and products, with solid understanding of key components in the Aerospace & Defence product range.
• Managerial skills in managing complex industrial structures, large multidisciplinary teams, and change management.
• Ability to build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with industrial partners, institutions, and international stakeholders.
• Effective leadership and problem-solving skills, combined with charisma and authority.
• Strategic vision with an operational, hands-on approach.
• Propensity for innovation and strong capability to operate at an international level.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent command of the English language

What\'s On Offer

An excellent and challenging opportunity for a C-Level executive who wants to be part of a growth project within the aerospace & defense industry.

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