Operations Director at Investment and Industrial Holding GS Group
Investment and industrial holding GS Group is seeking an Operations Director.
For over 35 years, GS Group has been shaping and developing competencies in high-tech industries. Today, GS Group is one of Russia's leading developers and manufacturers of electronic devices and software solutions. The company's own production base, engineering expertise, and systematic investments in technology development enable it to implement full-cycle projects and contribute to the localization of high-tech manufacturing in Russia.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all stages of construction project implementation – from design to commissioning.
- Control key performance indicators (deadlines, budget, quality, risks).
- Manage the project team (Deputy Operations Director, Construction Director, technical supervision engineers, PTO engineers, GIP, cost estimators, etc.).
- Coordinate interaction between internal departments and external teams (general contractor, contractors, designer, suppliers).
- Consolidate all information flows into a single operational schedule.
- Form and control schedules, maintain a responsibility matrix (RACI).
- Organize regular staff meetings.
- Prepare consolidated operational reports (KPIs, deviations, critical points).
- Formulate the project budget and control its execution, manage cash flows, and optimize costs.
- Approve cost estimate documentation.
- Ensure compliance of executed works with design documentation and current regulations.
- Interact with supervisory authorities, local executive bodies, and resource supply organizations.
- Manage project risks: systematically identify, analyze risks, and implement measures to minimize them (e.g., delays in design documentation delivery, delays in equipment supply and contractor work, changes in cost, force majeure circumstances).
Requirements:
- Higher specialized education (engineering, construction, project management).
- At least 5 years of management experience in the construction of technically complex facilities.
- Knowledge of the full project implementation cycle (from land plot preparation to facility commissioning).
- Experience in organizational construction and department development.
- Proficient planning skills: proficiency in MS Project or similar tools, understanding of network planning principles and the critical path method.
- Experience working with project and task management systems (Bitrix24, Jira, etc.), advanced Excel skills.
- Project financial management skills: budgeting, cash flow control, cost management.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams, setting tasks, and forming KPIs, experience leading a team of 10 or more people.
- Ability to effectively manage risks and conflicts, make informed decisions within tight deadlines.
- Desirable: experience in simultaneously supporting multiple projects, as well as experience in digitalization of operational and construction processes.
- Strong communication skills, systematic and structured thinking, proactive approach.
The company offers:
- Relocation to regions of the Russian Federation (facility is not in St. Petersburg).
- Official employment (fixed-term employment contract for the project duration).
- Voluntary medical insurance after the probationary period.
- On-site work in comfortable conditions.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Relocation package + apartment rental for the entire period of employment with the company.
