<p><strong>Brief Role Description</strong></p><p><em>The core purpose of this position is to conduct project feasibility studies for local production activities in Africa as well as to drive, plan and implement production facilities in Africa.</em></p><p><em>This position will also act as project manager, on new business and strategy development, lead inter-divisional teams across brands and cultures and to drive and co-ordinate company African footprint.</em></p><p><em>The incumbent will also negotiate with external partners such as governmental authorities and production partners as well as engage with key stakeholders and determine internal and external factors affecting mid- (&lt;5 years) to long-term (&gt;5 years) needs. The position will also be required to establish and evaluate scenarios for Board decision.</em></p><p><strong>Possible Tasks within this Role</strong></p><p>To conduct project feasibility studies for local production activities</p><p>To lead an inter-divisional team across brands and cultures</p><p>Assume responsibility for the tracking and monitoring of project milestones as agreed by the Board of Management.</p><p>Anticipate issues and identify solutions and alternatives in advance by reviewing open tasks and deadlines as well as motivating and encouraging team members in order to ensure targets are fulfilled.</p><p>Represent the company within the Group as well as externally</p><p>To negotiate with external partners such as governmental authorities and production partners</p><p>To engage with Group, Regional, Local and external stakeholders to formulate, implement and monitor the Corporate regional strategy.</p><p>Identifying new business opportunities to promote sustainable development in African markets</p><p>Managing the evaluation as well as implementation of new projects, primarily local pro-duction activities, in Africa.</p><p>Supporting management in preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring of internal resources to ensure the effective execution of assigned projects.</p><p>Assisting management by acting as an internal consultant on new business and prioritized projects by engaging with stakeholders and determining internal and external factors affecting mid to long term needs.</p><p><strong>Qualification requirements</strong></p><p>Degree or Diploma in one of the fields of Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or equivalent</p><p>Experience needed</p><p>Minimum 5 years experience in project management or strategy environment</p><p><strong>Essentials</strong></p><p>Negotiating and decision-making experience at a senior level</p><p>Financial analysis capability</p><p>Automotive experience an advantage</p><p>Ability to operate across a wide range of complex business segments</p><p>Ability to think, plan and execute at a strategic project management level</p><p>Sound decision-making ability</p><p>Ability to communicate with and lead teams at all levels</p><p>Ability to plan, execute and make decisions on projects and initiatives according to approved KPIs</p><p>Ability to monitor and track project progress, to anticipate, identify and resolve major issues and to report and escalate these to the Board or Steering Committees</p><p>Leading and motivating inter-divisional teams in a pressurized environment.</p><p>Conflict management ability</p><p>Experience in representing the Company, locally and internationally, at any level.</p><p>Ability to operate and negotiate across cultural lines</p><p>Ability to present to multi-national groups at all levels (Heads of Government, Ministers, CEOs etc.)</p><p>Ability to analyze external environment, draw relevant insights and anticipate trends</p><p>Ability to develop, analyze and present scenarios</p>