General Manager

Experienced Program Manager

GIS South-Africa 

As a leading global procurement service provider, GIS International is  headquartered in Ghent  with subsidiaries around the world close to its customers. GIS International has about 130 employees where values such as openness, respect, quality and diversity are central. 

Are you the General Manager who wants to be part of a dynamic and global environment, dealing with multinational clients in the industrial sector? Are you willing to collaborate with multicultural colleagues, moving forward towards growth, problem solving and efficiency? If yes, start your challenge today and sign up now.

Main responsibilities

The General Manager oversees the successful planning, execution, and completion of key customer programs, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and aligned with GIS’ strategic objectives. The focus of the General Manager will be on managing resources, mitigating risks, and delivering results which support business growth and customer satisfaction by 

• using proven project management methodologies to ensure efficient execution and resource allocation 

• actively managing risks and dependencies to prevent delays and ensure smooth delivery 

• aligning program goals with GIS’s broader business strategy to support operational excellence and customer satisfaction 

Your Profile

• Min 8 years of experience in a similar position

Skills & Competences

• Good knowledge of the company's business and/or sector of activity 

• Knowledge of commercial offer writing techniques 

• Knowledge of managerial animation techniques 

• Experience in risk management 

• Experience in sales techniques 

• Mastery of project management techniques 

• Skilled in Microsoft office tools, particularly Excel 

• Skilled in ERP tools like SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Navision 

Languages

Business English is a must (corporate language)

Cultural Fit

• Identify yourself with our PIE Values: Passion, Integrity and Etiquette


• Passion for our strengths: sourcing, procurement and supply chain


• Sincere attitude


• Ambassador of etiquette towards internal and external stakeholders


• Multicultural teamwork in an international context


• Curious mindset towards continuous improvement, efficiency and problem solving
  

What do we offer

• Working in a growing organization with an open and flat structure


• Full time job


• A market competitive compensation


• Full training during the first weeks


• The opportunity to develop in an international environment (growth path options)