
Managing Director
4 days ago
Managing Director – Certification Services
We are looking for a Managing Director to lead the country operations for a globally recognized international certification services provider.
Reporting directly to the Group Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for shaping the strategic direction, driving business growth, and fostering a high-performance culture while ensuring operational excellence. The role demands an individual with deep industry expertise, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of managing business transformations and scaling operations.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Business Growth
- Develop and execute a comprehensive business strategy aligned with global objectives, ensuring sustainable growth and market leadership.
- Oversee financial performance, ensuring profitability and efficiency in line with corporate standards.
- Define market opportunities, develop go-to-market strategies, and prioritize solutions to drive expansion.
- Drive commercial growth by strengthening sales, marketing, and business development functions.
- Lead strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement with key clients, government bodies, and regulatory agencies to enhance the company's market position.
Operational Excellence & Compliance
- Ensure operational excellence by restructuring and optimizing resources, improving service delivery, and implementing best-in-class industry practices.
- Oversee and enforce compliance with local and international certification standards, regulations, and company policies.
- Monitor and analyze industry trends, key performance indicators (KPIs), and market intelligence to identify opportunities and risks.
- Spearhead digital transformation initiatives to enhance service delivery, operational efficiency, and customer experience.
People & Culture
- Develop and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
- Directly manage key functions, including sales, marketing, finance, operations, HR, and customer service, ensuring all departments align with business goals.
- Establish a robust talent development framework to attract, retain, and upskill top talent.
- Champion a customer-centric approach, ensuring high-quality service delivery and client satisfaction.
Experience & Qualifications:
- 15+ years of leadership experience in the certification, testing, inspection, or related industry, with preferably a track record in P&L management.
- Strong background in business development, market expansion, and strategic transformation within a competitive industry landscape.
- In-depth knowledge of certification, regulatory compliance, and accreditation frameworks in various sectors.
- Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and driving high performance.
- Financially astute, with strong operational and financial acumen to optimize budgets, improve margins, and enhance efficiency.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging with C-level executives, regulatory bodies, and international partners.
- Experience leading digital innovation and process automation to improve service efficiency and business scalability.
- Strong background in P&L management, budgeting, financial planning, and cost control.
- Experience in working with multinational companies, ensuring alignment with global business strategies.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence decision-making at all levels.
- Hands-on leader who can drive detailed daily task execution while maintaining a long-term vision.
- Results-driven, with a problem-solving mindset and ability to handle complex challenges.
- Proactive, resilient, and adaptable to a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, including tact, discretion, and professionalism.
- Analytical and collaborative problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in written and verbal English communication is a must.
- Proficiency in written and verbal German is a plus.
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and its responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list, and other duties may be assigned as needed to meet the company's objectives.
Seniority levelDirector
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionBusiness Development, Sales, and General Business
IndustriesPublic Safety, Business Consulting and Services, and Consumer Services
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