Position Overview
This is a full-time role for a Managing Director. The Managing Director will oversee and lead the company's day-to-day operations and maintain its strategic direction. As a key member of the leadership team, the Managing Director will be responsible for collaborating with senior management to implement policies and streamline operations. This is an on-site role in Karachi.
Responsibilities
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Provide strategic direction and leadership to the organization, setting and executing long-term goals and objectives in alignment with the company's mission and vision.
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Lead and manage the executive team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Develop and implement business plans, budgets, and strategies to drive growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.
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Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and threats, and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, investors, and regulatory authorities.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, ethical standards and corporate governance principles.
- Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across all areas of the organization, optimizing processes, and workflows to enhance productivity and performance.
- Manage financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
- Foster a culture of innovation, learning, and employee development, empowering teams to reach their full potential and contribute to organizational success.
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Act as the primary spokesperson and ambassador for the organization, representing its interests and values to internal and external stakeholders.
Must Have
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Master's degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- Strong leadership skills, with at least 10 years of relevant management experience.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees, clients, and stakeholders.
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Proven ability to develop and implement effective long-term strategies to grow the business, while managing risk and ensuring financial stability.
- Proven experience in leading and inspiring teams, while recognizing and developing emerging talent.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to changes in the market and industry.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners.
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Prior experience in the technology or creative design industry would be beneficial.
Nice to have
- Experience working in a similar industry or sector, with a deep understanding of relevant market dynamics and challenges.
- Previous experience serving on boards of directors or advisory boards.
- Knowledge of corporate governance principles and best practices.
- Experience leading organizational change initiatives, such as mergers, acquisitions, or major restructuring efforts.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies and their potential impact on the industry.
What's great in the job?
- Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
- No dumb managers, no stupid tools to use, no rigid working hours
- No waste of time in enterprise processes, real responsibilities and autonomy
- Expand your knowledge of various business industries
- Create content that will help our users on a daily basis
- Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast evolving company
