KPMG Recruitment: Managing Director

Our client, an indigenous exploration and production company, is a subsidiary of an international company with a portfolio of oil and gas assets in Nigeria.  The company is based in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom state.

• The successful candidates will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations and management of the Company, including its joint venture operations in Lagos and Uyo.
• A major focus will be to develop the company’s sole operated project of the Marginal field.
• Drive operational effectiveness and efficiency in the company and its joint venture.
• Provide leadership to ensure the application of international standards in all operations and HSE
• Maintain good working relationships with JV partners, government agencies, host communities and other stakeholders

• A good first degree in any science or engineering disciplines from a reputable university
• A minimum of 15 years’ upstream experience including extensive general management experience within an exploration and production company.
• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly relationships building and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a large workforce wit diverse background, maintain relationship with various stakeholders, including third party contractors, JV partners and government agencies.
• Excellent leadership, negotiating and influencing skills
• High intuition and good decision-making skills.