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Career Opportunity (October 11th 2009)
POSITION:
GENERAL MANAGER
The Transport Board is seeking qualified, dynamic candidates for its top leadership position. The ideal candidate will continue to build upon the many successes the institution has enjoyed in the past few years. Additionally, the candidate will be a results-oriented professional who excels in working in a fast-paced environment.
The General Manager is responsible for the management and direction of 900 employees and a fleet of approximately 300 buses operating on an island-wide network of routes. The General Manager is responsible to the Board of Directors for the overall management of the Board’s activities and operations. Specifically, the General Manager must demonstrate sound financial management expertise utilizing latest yield management, cost containment and revenue enhancement techniques. He/She will provide detailed comprehensive monthly reporting to the Board of Directors.
The successful applicant will have responsibility for planning, organizing, directing and implementing the Board’s Business Plan with a view to overseeing the transition to a fully self-sustaining operation. He/She should possess strong interpersonal and communications skills and will be required to effectively and efficiently represent the Board’s interest in the Public Transport sector, while developing productive relationships with the private and public sectors.
The successful General Manager will set direction and motivate employees through superb team leadership, development and partnering abilities and will be able to handle multiple tasks and deploy resources effectively.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate must possess:
- A Bachelors Degree or its equivalent in business or a related discipline.
- A minimum of five (5) years senior management experience, preferably in the transportation industry.
- Outstanding communications skills, both oral and written.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- General Management experience including oversight of financial and accounting functions.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate.
Applications should be forwarded to career@transportboard.com or to:
The Chairman
Transport Board
Weymouth
Roebuck Street
Bridgetown
The closing date for all applications will be October 16th, 2009. Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged.
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Transport Board Celebrates Its 55th Anniversary on the 24th of August, 2010
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