General Manager

Lone Horse Ventures; Monahans (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Horse Ventures is recruiting on behalf of an engineering services client with a strong oilfield presence. The General Manager will provide executive leadership, guide strategy and growth, and drive profitability across a multi-discipline organization that delivers OT solutions, automation, and field services.

Successful candidate will lead operations, business development, project delivery, safety performance, and workforce development while aligning with corporate objectives and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience within industrial services, systems integration, automation, electrical and instrumentation, manufacturing, or Oil & Gas industries.
• Minimum 7-10 years of senior leadership experience managing multiple departments, business units, or large-scale operations.
• Proven experience leading P&L responsibility and driving profitable business growth.
• Proven experience leading large teams and developing management-level personnel.
• Strong understanding of operational technology, industrial automation, engineering services, and project execution.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the business unit.
• Develop and execute strategic business plans to achieve revenue, profitability, and growth objectives.
• Establish annual operating plans, budgets, and performance targets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness and financial performance.
• Serve as the primary leader for regional expansion and market development efforts.
• Manage full profit and loss (P&L) accountability for the business unit.
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditure plans.
• Monitor key financial metrics including revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, utilization, and backlog.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability while maintaining service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee all operational activities including project execution, engineering, automation services, field services, maintenance support, logistics, and customer delivery.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure operational effectiveness.
• Lead strategic customer engagement efforts and strengthen relationships with key accounts.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and professional development programs.
• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

P&L management

Strategic leadership

Operations management

Business development

Financial forecasting

Budgeting

Team leadership

Project execution

Safety culture

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SCADA

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Job description

**Lone Horse Ventures is a recruiting firm tasked by our client to fill this role. Our client is an engineering services company with a large oilfield presence**

General Manager

About Us

We are a systems integration and engineering services company dedicated to eliminating industrial inefficiencies through innovative operational technology solutions. We believe that systems integration is fundamental to leveraging both emerging and established technologies to solve complex operational challenges across the manufacturing, energy, and industrial sectors.

Our mission is to be the trusted provider of choice for delivering best-in-class operational technology solutions that control, automate, operate, analyze, and optimize critical assets.

Position Summary

The General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, financial performance, operational execution, and growth of the business unit. This role provides executive oversight of operations, business development, project delivery, safety performance, workforce development, and customer relationships while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

The successful candidate will drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and profitability while developing a high-performing culture focused on safety, accountability, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Business Leadership & Strategy

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the business unit.
• Develop and execute strategic business plans to achieve revenue, profitability, and growth objectives.
• Establish annual operating plans, budgets, and performance targets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness and financial performance.
• Serve as the primary leader for regional expansion and market development efforts.
• Manage full profit and loss (P&L) accountability for the business unit.
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditure plans.
• Monitor key financial metrics including revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, utilization, and backlog.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability while maintaining service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure responsible stewardship of company assets and resources.

Operations Management

• Oversee all operational activities including project execution, engineering, automation services, field services, maintenance support, logistics, and customer delivery.
• Ensure operational processes, systems, and resources are aligned to support business objectives.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational effectiveness.
• Implement best practices that improve efficiency, quality, safety, and customer outcomes.
• Resolve escalated operational challenges and ensure successful project delivery.

Business Development & Client Relations

• Lead strategic customer engagement efforts and strengthen relationships with key accounts.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the Oil & Gas, Industrial, Manufacturing, Midstream, and Energy sectors.
• Partner with sales and leadership teams to develop growth strategies and market penetration plans.
• Participate in client presentations, contract negotiations, and executive-level business reviews.
• Expand the company's market presence through networking, industry involvement, and customer advocacy.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing management team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Establish succession planning and workforce development initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and professional development programs.
• Ensure organizational alignment with company values and strategic objectives.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion a strong safety culture with zero-incident objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote quality management systems and continuous improvement processes.
• Lead risk management initiatives and operational audits as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience within industrial services, systems integration, automation, electrical and instrumentation, manufacturing, or Oil & Gas industries.
• Minimum 7-10 years of senior leadership experience managing multiple departments, business units, or large-scale operations.
• Demonstrated success managing P&L responsibility and driving profitable business growth.
• Proven experience leading large teams and developing management-level personnel.
• Strong understanding of operational technology, industrial automation, engineering services, and project execution.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and financial reporting.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.

Desired Skill Set

• Strategic planning and execution
• Change management
• Performance management
• Succession planning
• Budget development and forecasting
• Cost control and optimization
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Revenue growth strategies
• Contract and commercial management

Operational Excellence

• Lean principles and continuous improvement
• Process optimization
• Resource allocation
• Quality management systems
• Project and portfolio management
• KPI development and performance measurement

Business Development

• Account growth and retention
• Customer relationship management

Technology & Industry Knowledge

• SCADA systems
• PLC programming environments
• Electrical and Instrumentation services
• Operational Technology (OT)
• Digital transformation initiatives

Core Competencies

• Visionary Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Operational Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving
• Communication and Influence
• Negotiation Skills
• Team Building
• Accountability
• Adaptability and Resilience
• Performance Incentive Program
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development & Training

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to lead a growing business within a highly respected organization while directly influencing operational performance, customer success, employee development, and long-term strategic growth. The General Manager will play a critical role in shaping the future direction of the business and building a culture of excellence across the organization.