Summary
The General Management job family encompasses senior leadership roles responsible for providing strategic direction, oversight, and governance across multiple functional areas of an organisation. The range of roles includes, but is not limited to, chief executive officers, managing directors, general managers, and business unit leaders. These positions are found in organisations of all sizes and across all industries, from multinational corporations and public sector bodies to small and medium-sized enterprises. The overarching objective of this family is to set organisational strategy, ensure effective resource allocation, drive business performance, and maintain accountability for overall results and stakeholder value.
Typical Activities
- Setting the strategic direction of the organisation or business unit and ensuring alignment of operational plans with long-term goals.
- Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation, including responsibility for budgets, profitability, and resource allocation.
- Providing governance and leadership across multiple functional areas, ensuring coordination and collaboration between departments.
- Representing the organisation to external stakeholders, including investors, regulators, partners, and the public.
- Driving organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance competitiveness and operational effectiveness.
Synonyms or related job titles
Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, General Manager, Business Unit Manager, President, Country Manager, Regional Director, Head of Operations.
Summary
The Operations Management job family is responsible for the planning and execution of company operations. This includes the management of production, logistics, and customer service.
Job holders work to ensure that company operations are efficient and effective, and that they are aligned with the organization's strategic objectives. They also work to improve the quality of products and services.
Typical Activities
- Develops and implements operational plans and policies, and monitors and reports on the performance of the operations team.
- Formulates policies, manages daily operations, and plans the use of materials and human resources.
- Develops and implements enhancement of operating policies.
Synonyms or related job titles
COO, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Operations Manager
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Summary
The Corporate Development job family consists of occupations that plan and execute company-wide initiatives designed to achieve short- and long-term business (growth) goals. This includes identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, such as mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, divestitures, capital markets transactions, market entry and business development activities.
Job holders provide strategic and financial analysis to support the Board of Directors and executive management in decision making. They will work closely with other functions within the company, including Finance, Accounting, Legal, Human Resources, and Information Technology, to ensure that all aspects of a transaction are successfully completed. They also interface with external parties such as investment bankers, lawyers, and accountants.
Typical Activities
- Conducts market research and feasibility studies to identify new business opportunities.
- Pursues new business opportunities, negotiates and structures deals, and leads and coordinates the company's expansion or M&A activities.
- Ensures that all business development initiatives are aligned with the company's overall objectives.
- Develops a deep understanding of the company's business and thinks long-term about the potential implications of any business development initiatives.
Synonyms or related job titles
Corporate Development & Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development & Ventures, Corporate Ventures