General Manager

Cogent Analytics; Schwenksville (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Analytics seeks a General Manager for a premier utility client focused on rapid response and storm recovery. You will oversee Finance, HR, Operations, Quality Control, and Safety, driving performance and strategic alignment across functions.

You will lead budgeting, financial reporting, HR strategy, operational excellence, quality assurance, and safety programs, collaborating with the CEO and board to deliver value to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
• Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives across all functions.
• Monitor industry trends and inform strategic planning and decision-making.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure financial health and accountability.
• Implement financial controls and risk management strategies to safeguard assets.
• Develop and implement HR strategies to attract, develop, and retain top talent.
• Foster a culture of engagement, inclusion, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, and manage employee relations effectively.
• Streamline operations to improve efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement best practices in project management and operational processes.
• Oversee supply chain management, procurement, and logistics to optimize resource utilization.
• Establish and enforce quality standards and processes to ensure product/service excellence.
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through training and development initiatives.
• Develop and implement safety policies and programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Promote a culture of safety throughout the organization, ensuring all employees are trained and informed.
• Monitor safety performance and implement corrective actions to minimize incidents and risks.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among all departments to achieve strategic objectives.
• Serve as a liaison between different functional areas, ensuring alignment and synergy.
• Represent the organization in meetings with clients, partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Communicate effectively with the CEO and Board of Directors on key initiatives, challenges, and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Quality assurance

Safety regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Our client is a premier utility company specializing in rapid response and storm chasing to utility companies and contractors in need of a quick reaction force to repair power outages when they need it most. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we provide reliable and efficient solutions to help our clients restore power quickly and effectively during emergencies and adverse weather conditions while ensuring operational efficiency and financial sustainability. Our customers are our communities, and when they need us, we are there.

The General Manager is responsible for overseeing the comprehensive management of Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Quality Control, and Safety within the organization. This role requires a strategic leader who can drive operational efficiency, ensure financial integrity, foster a positive workplace culture, and maintain high standards of quality and safety. The General Manager will work collaboratively across departments to achieve organizational goals and deliver exceptional value to stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Oversight:

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives that align with the company’s goals across all functional areas.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform strategic planning and decision-making.

• Financial Management:

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure financial health and accountability.
• Implement financial controls and risk management strategies to safeguard the organization’s assets.
• Collaborate with the finance team to analyze financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Human Resources Leadership:

• Develop and implement HR strategies that attract, develop, and retain top talent.
• Foster a culture of engagement, inclusion, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, and manage employee relations effectively.

• Operational Excellence:

• Streamline operations to improve efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement best practices in project management and operational processes.
• Oversee supply chain management, procurement, and logistics to optimize resource utilization.

• Quality Control:

• Establish and enforce quality standards and processes to ensure product/service excellence.
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through training and development initiatives.

• Safety Management:

• Develop and implement safety policies and programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Promote a culture of safety throughout the organization, ensuring all employees are trained and informed.
• Monitor safety performance and implement corrective actions to minimize incidents and risks.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among all departments to achieve strategic objectives.
• Serve as a liaison between different functional areas, ensuring alignment and synergy.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

• Represent the organization in meetings with clients, partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Communicate effectively with the CEO and Board of Directors on key initiatives, challenges, and opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
• Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and safety regulations.

$120,000 - $140,000 a year

Based listed above plus additional annual bonus.