General Manger - Project Management

About the Role

Future Pipe Industries is looking for a seasoned General Manager to lead project management across its GeoMarket operations. In this role, you will plan and develop project ideas from inception to delivery, ensuring objectives are met on time, within budget, and to specification. You will set goals aligned with organizational strategy, drive efficiency through motivation and coaching, and take ownership of delegation, process improvement, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

•         Leadership: Drive and motivate teams to meet project goals, foster a positive and high-performance culture, develop clear execution plans, eliminate bureaucracy, and guide teams toward successful outcomes.

•         Communication: Clearly and effectively communicate tasks, goals, expectations, and company objectives. Apply constructive feedback to encourage continuous improvement across the team.

•         Time Management: Set appropriate deadlines and ensure they are met without exception. Prioritize tasks effectively and develop efficient strategies for completing all agenda items.

•         Reliability: Be accessible and supportive to team members, creating an environment of confidence and security. Review budgets proactively and take appropriate action to prevent overruns.

•         Decisiveness: Take ownership of critical decisions, including major choices on short notice, with clarity and confidence.

•         Customer Satisfaction: Minimize uncertainties, avoid unwanted surprises, and keep customers informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.

•         Expertise: Act as an industry expert, providing knowledge and guidance to support the team at every stage of project execution.

Qualifications & Experience

•         MBA, MSc in Engineering, or MeC in Business Economics

•         Degree in Business Management or a Master's in Business Administration

•         15+ years of progressive experience in project management, with a track record of delivering complex, multi-site projects

•         Focused, target-driven, and results-oriented

•         Strong problem-solving ability and a collaborative team player

•         Steady, composed character with the resilience to perform under pressure

Job-Specific Skills

•         Good knowledge of different business functions

•         Strong leadership and people management qualities

•         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

•         Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail

•         Strong work ethic and proactive mindset

•         Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Core Competencies

•         Leadership & People Management – Inspires, develops, and holds teams accountable

•         Problem Solving – Identifies root causes and implements effective solutions under pressure

•         Negotiation – Builds alignment with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project goals

•         Strategic Thinking – Translates organizational objectives into actionable project plans

•         Data Analysis – Uses data to assess performance, forecast risks, and drive decisions

•         Communication – Delivers clear, consistent messaging across all levels of the organization