Group General Manager, Business Development, Planning & Strategy at Kennedia Consulting Limited

Kennedia Consulting Limited - We are a team of professionals with the goal of creating solutions and providing professional business and administrative services while creating value for all our shareholders.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Group General Manager, Business Development, Planning & Strategy

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Managing Director / CEO Department: Business Development, Planning & Strategy

Role Purpose

• A dynamic and target-driven Business Development professional is required to lead the organization's growth agenda — identifying, evaluating, and securing new business opportunities while shaping the company's long-term strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, evaluation, and execution of new business opportunities, partnerships, and investments across the oil and gas value chain.
• Develop and drive the organization's corporate strategy, growth plans, and market expansion initiatives.
• Conduct market intelligence, competitor analysis, and feasibility studies to inform strategic decisions.
• Lead commercial negotiations for new ventures, farm-ins/farm-outs, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.
• Develop the corporate business plan and monitor performance against strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, investors, financiers, and industry stakeholders.
• Provide strategic input on portfolio optimization and capital allocation.
• Present business development proposals and strategic recommendations to the Board / Management.

Qualifications and Experience

• B.Sc / HND in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or related field; MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum of 12 – 15 years' experience in business development or corporate strategy, with substantial exposure to the oil and gas industry.
• A background in petroleum engineering or related technical discipline is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in deal origination, negotiation, and closing of commercial transactions.
• Strong strategic thinking, financial acumen, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Highly target-driven with a track record of delivering measurable business growth.

Salary
N3,000,000 - N5,000,000 / month (negotiable).

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Ayomide.lala@kennediaconsulting.net using the job title as the subject of the email.