Regional Business Manager at Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon

About the Role

1. Develop and execute the region/country strategic objectives and direction through leading the development and implementation of the organization’s overall strategy to create shareholder value and facilitate growth in line with the Group’s vision
2. Communicate business initiatives to the country stakeholders in executing short, medium, and long term growth and operational objectives to achieve set targets and profitability across all business areas in all entities
3. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders in the region, segment, and corporate teams/departments to execute business plans, strategies, and key initiatives through excellent project management
4. Provide inspirational leadership and direction to all employees, and strategize the continued development and management of a professional and efficient organization in line with the Group culture, values, and policies through establishing effective decision-making processes
5. Ensure the efficient utilization of financial resources including developing long and short-range financial plans, monitoring the forecast/budget, and ensuring sound financial controls are in place through setting financial priorities to ensure the country’s operations supports the strategic and growth direction of the Group
6. Responsible for governing the most effective allocation of the organization’s fiscal, human and physical resources by ensuring that control, monitoring, and performance standards, and mechanisms are in place, relative to the utilization of all corporate resources
7. Evaluate growth strategies (both organic and inorganic) and development options through leading a management team and directing the assessment of existing and potential strategic alliances, partnerships, and successful completion of acquisitions
8. Responsible for evaluating the external and internal competitive landscape, opportunities for expansion, customers, markets, and new industry developments whilst strategically directing the company to meet the challenges presented by new trends and developments in the market
9. Monitor and strengthen organization’s standards that are essential to keep its competitive edge and create organizational value through continuously working on the people, products, and services
10. Facilitate cross-regional and segment collaboration and strengthen internal communications throughout the region and segments, by creating and promoting a positive, multicultural work environment that supports consistency throughout the company’s strategy, operational methods, and objectives
11. Collaborate with the management team of operating companies within the region, to direct business strategies and overall commercial objectives
12. To ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with the company’s Legal, Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) and Ethics & Compliance policies
13. Perform any other duties as requested by management

Education, Experience, Training and Special Skills

1. Educated to a minimum bachelor’s degree level with a qualification in Geomatics, Surveying, Digital Design & Construction or relevant discipline (MBA from an internationally recognized institution desirable)
2. At least 15 years experience in a leadership role, preferably with a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar domain
3. Experience in new channel development and management
4. Hands-on experience in using surveying, reality capture, machine control, detection, and other geospatial solutions hardware and software is highly preferred
5. Highly skilled in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures with the ability to formulate policy, and develop and implement new strategies and procedures
6. Highly experienced in strategic planning and execution with knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management
7. Ability to manage resources, analyze and interpret financial data as well as identify and secure revenue sources
8. Ability to present and communicate effectively with all internal and external stakeholders. Experience partnering with managers within a complex, matrix organization
9. Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with proven ability to motivate and lead senior-level executives and manage several companies simultaneously
10. Fluent in English and command over regional languages will be an advantage