The General Manager will play a pivotal role and act as a Business Head in building and leading a new team, setting up operations, and driving strategic initiatives to support our overall business objectives. This role requires strong project management skills, in-depth industry knowledge (Media & Entertainment), and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, including local authorities, project teams, and internal departments.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Execution: Develop and implement comprehensive project plans that align with the company s strategic goals. Ensure timely execution within budgetary constraints and adherence to quality standards.
Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary liaison between the company and external stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, and suppliers. Facilitate effective communication and address stakeholder needs promptly.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations. Conduct risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate potential compliance issues.
Budget Management: Oversee project budgets, ensuring expenditures align with forecasts. Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining project integrity and quality.
Team Coordination: Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including marketing, engineering, and operations, to achieve project objectives.
Performance Monitoring: Track and monitor project progress and performance metrics. Prepare and present regular reports to management and stakeholders on project status, challenges, and outcomes.
Quality Assurance: Ensure that all project deliverables meet company standards and client expectations. Conduct regular quality checks and implement necessary improvements.
Business Development: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, ensuring their needs are met and identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-selling across regions. Design and implement effective sales strategies to meet or exceed revenue goals and expand the customer base. Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities. Negotiate contracts and pricing with clients to secure profitable deals.
Qualifications and Skills:
Education: bachelor s degree in project management, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications are preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 15 years of project management experience, particularly in the Media & Entertainment industry.
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with government procurement processes and regulations.
Technology Skills: Notional understanding and passion to understand digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising technologies, including content management systems, programmatic advertising platforms, and digital signage software. Familiarity with data analytics tools and platforms used for audience measurement and campaign performance tracking.
Communication and Presentation Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in creating impactful researchbacked presentations and building personal rapport with key stake holders. Ability to present complex information clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
Data Analysis: Advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis, including the use of pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other advanced functions to analyze project and business performance metrics.
Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage teams of 50+ white and blue-collar employees, fostering collaboration, accountability, and motivation across cross-functional teams.
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