General Manager Operations
This role is pivotal in driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and innovation across both organisations. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will oversee diverse teams and play a key role in achieving ambitious revenue and profitability targets while fostering a culture of collaboration and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute strategies to achieve growth goals, including doubling revenue.
- Operational Excellence: Streamline processes, optimise efficiency, and leverage advanced technologies to enhance productivity across all business units.
- Team Development: Build a high-performing workforce by fostering a collaborative culture, implementing SMART KPIs, and introducing tailored training programs.
- Business Growth: Expand into specialised markets such as healthcare, IT infrastructure, renewable energy, and critical power systems. Secure national contracts and drive revenue diversification through high-margin services.
- Health & Safety: Champion health, safety, and environmental protocols with a zero-tolerance policy for unsafe practices. Lead sustainability initiatives across both organisations.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders while providing actionable updates to the Board on strategic priorities.
- Innovation & Technology: Drive digital transformation through AI, IoT technologies, ERP systems, and other advanced tools to enhance service delivery.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications & Experience:
- Electrical, HVAC or critical power systems experience would be a significant advantage
- A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in facility management, infrastructure, or critical power systems.
- Proven ability to lead diverse teams and deliver on ambitious growth targets.
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong expertise in business development and financial management across multiple business units.
- Technological aptitude with experience in ERP systems and AI-driven tools.
- Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to align teams with strategic goals.
- A results-oriented mindset with a focus on innovation and operational efficiency.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within two growing organisations at the forefront of facility management, renewable energy, and critical infrastructure services. You’ll have the chance to shape the future of RCR and DataGuard while working alongside passionate professionals committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence
Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Rhys Collins on +6493747318.
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: General Mgt / Consultancy
Focus: General Management
Industry: Senior Appointments
Salary: Competitive Package
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Senior Management
Location: Penrose
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 7CCWS1-5D587376
Date posted: 6 May 2026
Consultant: Rhys Collins
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