Manager (Kingston, Jamaica) - Petrojam Limited

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacancy:

Manager, Strategic Planning and Business Support

The successful candidate will assist the General Manager with achieving sustainable and profitable business operations, by coordinating the development of the company's strategic plan and ensuring its implementation.

To provide support to all departments in the identification and institutionalization of Best Practice within the organization, and monitor compliance with internal and external requirements relating to policy, work flow, procedures, contracts and statutory obligations.

Qualification and Experience

• Masters of Business Administration or equivalent qualifications.
• B.Sc. in Engineering, Economics or Management from a recognized University.
• A minimum of ten (10) years' experience at a managerial level.
• Minimum of five(5) in the petroleum, manufacturing or mining industry.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a risk management program for the company. Ensure that it becomes fully institutionalized.
• Co-ordinate the development of a 5-year strategic plan in consultation with Department Managers. Update annually.
• Keep abreast of relevant developments in the petroleum and related industries that could impact products, processes or work practices. Ensure that these are taken into consideration in the strategy formation process.
• Develop/document/review/continuously improve the business processes and procedures for the strategic planning process.
• Review and monitor the implementation of the Performance incentive System. Publish - performance results via communication platforms and solicit feedback from employees. Coordinate annual management review.
• In conjunction with the HR department and other Department Managers, conduct resource needs assessment based on the strategic objectives of the organization.
• Prepares special reports and briefs for International and Government agencies as required.
• Conduct special studies concerning business operations as required, including financial or economic analyses.
• Monitor and audit business area to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements relating to policy, work, flow, procedures, contracts, and statutory obligations.
• Develop a Risk Management program for the company. Ensure that it becomes fully institutionalized.
• Arrange reviews and documentation of the agreed business processes for each working function. Assist with the organization and implementation of training programs to communicate and reinforce these processes to the related employees.

Key Competencies:

• Must be able to articulate complex issues to diverse audiences and achieve buy-in.
• Must demonstrate decision-making ability and good judgment.
• Relationship building - Builds rapport at all levels within the organization. Establishes collaborative relationships to achieve objectives.
• Leadership - Inspires direction and purpose and optimize business outcomes.
• Business Ethics - Upholds organizational values demonstrating professionalism to support a culture of integrity and ethical standards.

Please forward resumes by Friday, July 21, 2023 to: hrmail@petrojam.com

Subject Line: Manager, Strategic Planning and Business Support

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.