Gas to Power Commercial Manager at GE Nigeria

GE Nigeria works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Gas to Power Commercial Manager

Job Number: 2037537
Location: Nigeria
Business: GE Global Growth Organization
Business Segment: Global Growth Organization - Africa

Role Summary/Purpose

• Gas to Power (GTP) is a critical growth strategy for GE which is based on the ability to get natural gas to locations that need power.
• The central GTP team will coordinate the GTP efforts across GE; building a strategy and local ground game with the region and business teams and working with development partners, gas suppliers and traders, and financial institutions to provide solutions for the opportunities across our regions.
• The Senior Commercial Manager role is key to enable the development of the global effort; articulating the global strategy, developing a deal prioritization framework, developing go to market models, sharing best practices, constructing operating rhythms, developing partnerships and driving projects to completion.
• Develop replicable and scalable commercial activation models for Virtual Pipeline and FSRU projects delivering wing-to-wing solutions for customers
• Develop and implement a project prioritization framework for Virtual Pipeline and FSRU projects based on complexity/feasibility, timing, equipment pull through, risk, investment required, etc.
• Construct and implement operating rhythms to connect global GTP teams, share information and best practices, track and drive projects to completion
• Drive "one GE" commercial value proposition … optimize technology offering, harmonize T&Cs, coordinate with business ITO teams
• Develop strong relationships and communication channels with external (customers, governments, partners) and internal stakeholders

Qualifications/Requirements

• Business Administration/ Engineering or relevant bachelor's degree
• Strong expertise in gas based power generation
• Prior experience in Power or Oil & Gas businesses
• Prior experience in growth regions like SSA, Menat, Latam, ASEAN
• Experience as a leader, managing strategic projects
• Local business network and stakeholders contact
• Results-oriented with ability to convert business requirements and goals into realistic project milestones
• Effective networking skills and strong communication skills are a must
• Business Judgment and Execution Knowledge - should have, or be able to quickly develop, a thorough understanding of GE's key business segments to actively engage in helping identify and execute strategic initiatives
• Must be able to work within a global matrix organization and interact with executives at the most senior levels
• Have "hands-on" approach and be prepared to generate actionable partnership ideas without significant direction
• High-level of integrity standards

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test.
Desired Characteristics:

• Strong interpersonal skills and negotiation skills
• Strong communicator, facilitator and problem-solver
• Strategic thinker who balances thought leadership/best practices with strong results-orientation
• Strong analytical skills.

Salary
Competitive rate of pay.

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2015

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online