Brief Role DescriptionThe core purpose of this position is to conduct project feasibility studies for local production activities in Africa as well as to drive, plan and implement production facilities in Africa.This position will also act as project manager, on new business and strategy development, lead inter-divisional teams across brands and cultures and to drive and co-ordinate company African footprint.The incumbent will also negotiate with external partners such as governmental authorities and production partners as well as engage with key stakeholders and determine internal and external factors affecting mid- (<5 years) to long-term (>5 years) needs. The position will also be required to establish and evaluate scenarios for Board decision.Possible Tasks within this RoleTo conduct project feasibility studies for local production activitiesTo lead an inter-divisional team across brands and culturesAssume responsibility for the tracking and monitoring of project milestones as agreed by the Board of Management.Anticipate issues and identify solutions and alternatives in advance by reviewing open tasks and deadlines as well as motivating and encouraging team members in order to ensure targets are fulfilled.Represent the company within the Group as well as externallyTo negotiate with external partners such as governmental authorities and production partnersTo engage with Group, Regional, Local and external stakeholders to formulate, implement and monitor the Corporate regional strategy.Identifying new business opportunities to promote sustainable development in African marketsManaging the evaluation as well as implementation of new projects, primarily local pro-duction activities, in Africa.Supporting management in preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring of internal resources to ensure the effective execution of assigned projects.Assisting management by acting as an internal consultant on new business and prioritized projects by engaging with stakeholders and determining internal and external factors affecting mid to long term needs.Qualification requirementsDegree or Diploma in one of the fields of Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or equivalentExperience neededMinimum 5 years’ experience in project management or strategy environmentEssentialsNegotiating and decision-making experience at a senior levelFinancial analysis capabilityAutomotive experience an advantageAbility to operate across a wide range of complex business segmentsAbility to think, plan and execute at a strategic project management levelSound decision-making abilityAbility to communicate with and lead teams at all levelsAbility to plan, execute and make decisions on projects and initiatives according to approved KPIsAbility to monitor and track project progress, to anticipate, identify and resolve major issues and to report and escalate these to the Board or Steering CommitteesLeading and motivating inter-divisional teams in a pressurized environment.Conflict management abilityExperience in representing the Company, locally and internationally, at any level.Ability to operate and negotiate across cultural linesAbility to present to multi-national groups at all levels (Heads of Government, Ministers, CEO’s etc.)Ability to analyze external environment, draw relevant insights and anticipate trendsAbility to develop, analyze and present scenarios
