Deputy Managing Director - Africa - Offshore - FR/IT

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Are you looking to give new momentum to your career as a Deputy General Manager and take part in the transformation of a well‑established industrial player?

Our client, a subsidiary of an international group (French group), is seeking to appoint a new Deputy General Manager to support the growth of its Congolese entity, which comprises over 500 employees.

The position offers a clear development path toward the General Manager role within 2 years.

Join a growing company operating in a niche sector (Oil & Gas), delivering maintenance services, production operations, major project management, and more.

Position based in Africa, specifically in Congo.

Main Responsibilities

• Business Development – Define and steer the commercial strategy in coordination with the Group President.
• Business Development – Structure and manage client relationships based on proximity, listening, satisfaction.
• Business Development – Oversee the preparation and validation of technical and commercial proposals.
• Business Development – Negotiate contracts in compliance with delegated authorities.
• Operational Management – Establish activity forecasts and budgets for the entity, ensuring monitoring and updates.
• Operational Management – Mobilize the human, technical, and financial resources required for project delivery.
• Operational Management – Guarantee the proper execution of services in terms of safety, quality, deadlines, and costs.
• Operational Management – Define the operational organization and supervise the preparation and follow‑up of interventions.
• Operational Management – Ensure compliance and prevention regarding workplace hygiene, health, and safety.
• Cross‑Functional Responsibilities – Apply and enforce internal policies and rules (safety, quality, ethics, CSR).
• Cross‑Functional Responsibilities – Manage social dialogue with employee representative bodies, in partnership with the HR Director.
• Cross‑Functional Responsibilities – Produce regular reports for the Group Management.
• Cross‑Functional Responsibilities – Define and implement the subsidiary’s organizational structure.
• Cross‑Functional Responsibilities – Lead and unite teams while maintaining direct and constructive communication.
• Cross‑Functional Responsibilities – Ensure compliance with social regulations and support the deployment of HR policies.
• Cross‑Functional Responsibilities – Travel is required as part of the role.

Profile Sought

Education: Engineering degree or equivalent.

Experience: 15 to 20 years in a general management or operational leadership role, ideally within industrial services or maintenance. Experience in offshore project management is a strong asset.

Skills:

• Strong strategic and operational leadership capabilities.
• Excellent understanding of QHSE requirements.

Personal Qualities:

• Strong leadership and sense of responsibility.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and strategic vision.

An expatriation package is offered.

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Manufacturing
• Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Oil and Gas