Managing Director (Senior)

Madfish; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Managing Director to drive operational excellence and long-term growth. This role requires a strategic leader with proven experience in a senior executive position, P&L ownership, and the ability to translate vision into actionable plans. Ideal candidates should be proficient in managing teams and have a strong commercial growth background, as well as fluency in English.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Friendly work environment

Key leadership role

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior executive role within a technology or consulting firm.
• Track record of driving profitability and commercial growth.
• Experience developing senior management teams.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic vision into operational plans.
• Manage financial health and profitability.
• Identify new commercial opportunities.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO.
• Lead and mentor the management team.

Skills

Senior executive leadership

P&L ownership

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Data-driven decision-making

Fluent in English

Job description

We are looking for a senior executive leader to join our team as Managing Director. This is a key strategic partnership with the CEO, focused on translating vision into operational excellence and driving the company's long‑term growth and stability. We seek a dedicated, results‑oriented leader for a lasting collaboration.

Who are we?

We are Out Of The Box Systems: a Ukrainian team of passionate, battle‑tested engineers and creators united by one goal—delivering real results with clarity, precision, and autonomy. We champion a flexible, pragmatic approach over rigid, static processes. We specialize in demanding fields like Rust‑first development, AI Engineering, Computer Graphics, and Computer Vision. Our team thrives on solving hard problems and doing the heavy lifting so our clients don’t have to.

Workload

• Full‑time, 40 hours per week
• Fully remote
• Flexible schedule

Responsibilities

• Translate the company's strategic vision into a comprehensive operational plan, driving execution and performance management across all departments.
• Assume full P&L ownership, managing the company's financial health, profitability, and the effective allocation of all resources.
• Oversee all core business functions—including commercial, delivery, and operations—to ensure efficiency, quality, and continuous process optimization.
• Identify and pursue new commercial opportunities, including market expansion and strategic partnerships, to drive top‑line revenue growth.
• Serve as a primary strategic advisor to the CEO, providing data‑driven insights and proactive risk management to inform high‑level decision‑making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the management team, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and clear communication.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in a senior executive leadership role (e.g., MD, COO, General Manager) within a technology or consulting firm.
• Demonstrable experience with full P&L ownership and a track record of driving profitability and commercial growth.
• Expertise in translating high‑level strategy into actionable operational plans and managing company‑wide execution.
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities, with experience developing senior management teams.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem‑solving, and data‑driven decision‑making skills.
• Fluent in English, both and verbal.

Preferred Skills

• Experience scaling a B2B professional services or software development company.
• A foundational understanding of the technologies we specialize in (AI, Rust, Computer Vision, etc.).
• Experience working with globally distributed, remote teams.

What you get

• A key leadership role with significant impact on the company's direction and success.
• A team of highly motivated, competent, and dedicated specialists.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development alongside the company.
• A transparent and friendly work environment built on open communication.
• This is a long‑term opportunity based on a 2‑year B2B contract, reflecting our mutual investment in growth and success.