Job Description
Principal Connections - executive search has been retained by a highly successful Manufacturing and Distribution Group, headquartered in the West of Ireland, in its search to appoint for the crucial post of Head of Strategic Development Projects. THE POSITION Reporting to the Chief Executive, this newly created post will be responsible for managing significant strategic development projects including acquisitions, joint ventures among others to drive profitable growth for the organisation. Central to this position will be the development and implementation of strategies to continuously improve business wide processes and systems during periods of growth and change. REQUIREMENTS Suitably qualified and interested candidates will have qualifications in a relevant field such as engineering, materials science, or project management and/or relevant experience in the field. The ability to lead projects from inception to completion will be important as will a proven track record of market development, financial management and strategic planning. In addition, experience of managing transformation and strategic programs or projects will be necessary to be successful in this unique role. Core competencies will include, but not be limited to exceptional - leadership, strategic vision, communication, planning, organisation, and financial nous together with high levels of commercial acumen, decision making and results orientation. REMUNERATION An attractive remuneration and benefits package will be on offer to successful candidate. HOW TO APPLY If you believe that you meet the requirements necessary to take on this important role, please submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae via the available apply option in strictest confidence, for the attention of Eilish Devine, Practice Leader of retained executive search partners, Principal Connections - executive search. For a confidential discussion please contact Eilish Devine on . ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Principal Connections is acting as an employment agency and has been retained to manage this key appointment. Our client is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourages applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. Candidates for this post will be sourced through both an advertised selection and executive search process. Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to satisfactory reference checks as well as any other background checks and assessments considered appropriate to the process. By applying for this vacancy with Principal Connections, you accept the Term's & Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Cookies Policy which can be found on our website ABOUT PRINCIPAL CONNECTIONS Principal Connections is the leading executive search and board advisory firm serving organisations across Ireland and the United Kingdom, and is also part of Agilium Worldwide LLC (est. 1984), ranked one of the world's top global executive search groups. (55 Offices, 30 Countries). Skills: Senior Executive Project Management Commercial Growth