General Manager - Optronics

This is a senior executive opportunity for a commercially astute and technically accomplished leader with a proven track record in optronics and the ability to translate strategic objectives into operational results.

The successful candidate will provide overall leadership across operations, engineering, product development, people, financial performance, and strategic execution, while driving continued growth and operational excellence.

Optronics experience is non-negotiable for this position.

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Business Leadership

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the division.
• Drive operational efficiency, productivity, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Translate business strategy into clear, measurable operational objectives.
• Monitor performance against agreed KPIs and provide reporting to executive leadership.
• Ensure effective governance, processes, risk management, and quality standards.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Develop and manage divisional budgets and financial plans.
• Monitor financial performance and ensure effective cost and resource management.
• Drive commercial performance and sustainable business growth.
• Oversee contract negotiations, commercial agreements, and contract execution.

Engineering & Product Development

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering and product development teams.
• Oversee the complete product development lifecycle, from concept and development through production, deployment, support, and lifecycle management.
• Ensure technical programmes are delivered against agreed scope, quality, cost, and timelines.
• Drive effective project, change, risk, and resource management.

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
• Establish a culture of accountability, performance, innovation, and collaboration.
• Drive performance management through measurable objectives and KPIs.
• Build strong relationships across technical, operational, commercial, and executive functions.

Strategic Execution

• Work closely with executive and board-level stakeholders to deliver strategic objectives.
• Identify opportunities for business development, growth, and operational improvement.
• Ensure the division remains competitive, innovative, and responsive to market and customer requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Essential
• Postgraduate Engineering qualification advantageous.
• Systems Engineering training, such as SEBOK or equivalent, advantageous.
• Project Management certification, such as PMBOK, PRINCE2, or equivalent, advantageous.

Experience

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