Six Degrees Executive are proud to be partnering with Reach Robotics in a search for a General Manager. Reach Robotics develops advanced underwater intervention systems for portable ROVs. Their best-in-class robotic manipulators enable remote inspection and intervention applications for military, commercial and research sectors. They aim to extend human reach into harsh sub-sea environments. Established in 2016, the Company has become a leading player in undersea robotics, developing innovative and cutting-edge technology that continues to attract great interest from the sector, globally. After moving from start-up phase to a foundation for success and then joining the General Oceans Group (UK headquartered holding company with 5 global operating companies & 9 subsidiaries in underwater technologies), now is the time for the business to mature its presence in the market and set clear long-term goals for sustainability and profitability.
In order to achieve its potential, Reach now requires a Leader to take the business forward with a strong strategic and operational focus. This is a multi-faceted hands-on role with the need to be agile, quickly pivoting between Operations, Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing and Finance; a truly commercial all-rounder.
The Expectations:
1. Agree the strategic direction with General Oceans and implement with appropriate organisational structure, direction and effective resource management.
2. Keep focus on the commercial priorities, removing distractions and driving the completion of activities to achieve P&L / Revenue targets and continuous growth.
3. Be accountable for delivering value in everything the company undertakes, overseeing effective cost-management, streamlining processes and ensuring necessary change is efficient, seamless and an accepted part of the business landscape.
4. Being present, active, engaged and visible to employees, customers, institutions and the group companies. Be the ultimate advocate for the business; sales, people, technology, industry.
5. Maintain a depth of understanding in the industry, marketplace, competition and future direction of products/technology to inform, support and justify decision making.
6. Inspire and motivate others to perform to their highest level, ensuring strong succession is in place, setting high standards for progression and leading by example in having a transparent, honest and direct approach to managing expectations.
7. Periodic reporting to and regular collaboration with General Oceans and its group companies.
Ideal Background:
8. Demonstrable experience in operationally managing a business or business unit through maturity stages, within a design to manufacture lifecycle environment, with full P&L responsibility.
9. Good understanding of taking products to market; identify the commercial opportunity, direct product development plan, progress to production and bring to market (ideally complex electrical / mechanical products).
10. Experience in precision engineering or advanced manufacturing for regulated markets like defence, marine, commercial sectors eg offshore oil & gas, renewables highly valued.
11. The commercial intellect to make decisions quickly and confidently based on the gathering, analysis and assessment of key information.
12. Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to execute the appropriate structures and processes for size and scale of business that deliver outcomes in a streamlined and agile way.
13. A track record of nurturing customer and industry relationships, with direct relationship management and broader networking / trade show experience (global travel will be required).
14. Ideally some exposure to subsea technologies and the markets it serves.
On offer is a competitive salary plus superannuation, 25 days’ holiday. And, the chance to have ownership of a business in an emerging field of innovation and take it to the next level in one of the most exciting and challenging areas of technology.
Reach Robotics is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Only Australian citizens or PR holders will be considered, the role is based in Sydney and we will consider applicants from interstate willing to consider relocation.
Six Degrees are the retained partner on this search, any direct candidate introductions will be referred to Six Degrees Executive for consideration. For enquiries, please leave a message for Ben Maurer, Partner of the Executive Search Practice on 02 8024 7100 or DM via LinkedIn.
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