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Meet our Client
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Meet our Client's job opportunity
This role is a strategic position within a holding company. It is aimed at senior executives in the energy sector who possess the following combined skills: business development, contract execution, and extensive energy industry knowledge.
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Poland
Strategic Responsibilities
1. Vision and Strategy Development:
- Define and communicate the company’s vision, mission, and overall strategic direction.
- Develop short, midterm, and long-term strategies to achieve company goals and ensure sustainable growth.
2. Market Positioning:
- Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to position the company effectively in the energy sector
- Identify new business opportunities and markets to expand the company’s reach and influence.
3. Risk Management:
- Assess and mitigate risks associated with large-scale projects
- Implement risk management frameworks and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
Operational Responsibilities
1. Project Oversight:
- Supervise the execution of high voltage projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Oversee project management processes and methodologies to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
2. Technology and Innovation:
- Promote the adoption of new technologies and innovative practices in the company offer
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and technological advancement within the company.
3. Supply Chain and Procurement:
- Oversee procurement strategies to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and services.
- Manage relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors to ensure high-quality delivery.
Financial Responsibilities
1. Financial Management:
- Develop and manage the company’s budget, ensuring financial health and stability.
- Oversee financial reporting, accounting, and auditing processes
- Ensure the implementation of bank guarantees to protect advance payments, secure proper contract execution, and cover defect rectification upon project completion.
2. Profitability and Cost Control:
- Monitor financial performance and implement strategies to enhance profitability.
- Control costs and optimize resource allocation to maximize return on investment.
3. Investment and Funding:
- Secure funding for large-scale projects, including negotiating with investors and financial institutions.
- Evaluate and approve capital expenditures and investment opportunities.
Leadership Responsibilities
1. Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead and inspire the executive team and employees to achieve company objectives.
- Foster a positive and productive work environment, promoting teamwork and professional growth.
- Manage employees and retention in a highly competitive environment towards highly engaged teams.
2. Stakeholder Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including clients, partners, investors, and regulatory bodies.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and meetings.
3. Corporate Governance:
- Ensure the company adheres to best practices in corporate governance.
- Maintain high ethical standards and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Key Requirements:
Turnaround Expertise:
- Proven Track Record: Experience in successfully turning around underperforming companies.
- Strategic Realignment: Ability to redefine the company’s strategic direction to stabilize and grow revenue.
Financial Acumen:
- Cost Management: Expertise in cost reduction and improving operational efficiencies.
- Profitability Focus: Strong focus on driving the EBIT.
- Contract Security Management including ensuring the implementation of bank guarantees to protect advance payments, secure proper contract execution, and cover defect rectification upon project completion.
- Cash management and ability to manage project cash flows properly.
Operational Excellence:
- Project Management: Deep understanding of EPC project lifecycles
- Technology and Innovation: Ability to integrate innovative technologies and optimize supply chains.
- Leadership and Change Management:
- Transformational Leadership: Skilled in managing and motivating teams through significant changes.
- Stakeholder Management: Effective in maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and investors.
Industry Knowledge:
- Sector Insight: Comprehensive knowledge of the energy infrastructure construction industry and its challenges in Poland.
What We Offer:
The client offers an attractive base salary, a highly competitive two-component bonus system, and additional allowances. Detailed information will be provided to selected candidates.
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