Manager

Michael Page España·Bilbao, Spain

What they offer

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Michael Page España doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Bilbao

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 10+ years of experience

    Director-level role.

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About the role

General Manager for a benchmark business organization in the industrial sector, responsible for leading strategy, institutional representation, and the competitive development of member companies. The position requires strong leadership, negotiation, and institutional relationship management skills to drive the growth and sustainability of the entity.

  • Management of an important business association
  • Position with high exposure and impact on the Basque industry

What you'll do

  • Define and implement the organization's strategic plan.
  • Identify growth opportunities and anticipate regulatory, technological, and industrial trends.
  • Promote initiatives aimed at strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of the sector.



Institutional representation

  • Represent the organization before public administrations, business associations, trade unions, and other stakeholders.
  • Participate in forums, negotiation tables, and key institutions.
  • Strengthen the entity's institutional positioning and its capacity for influence.



Labor relations and negotiation

  • Lead collective bargaining processes and social dialogue.
  • Manage relationships with social and economic partners.
  • Foster a balanced and competitive labor relations framework.



Organizational management and leadership

  • Direct the organization's day-to-day activities and coordinate the various services offered to member companies.
  • Lead and develop the internal team.
  • Optimize human, technical, and financial resources.



Business and sector development

  • Promote innovation, digitalization, talent, and sustainability projects.
  • Drive collaboration with institutions, technology centers, universities, and other relevant entities.
  • Foster the growth and visibility of the companies represented.



Financial and economic management

  • Prepare and oversee the annual budget.
  • Ensure the organization's financial viability.
  • Identify funding opportunities and project development.

What you'll get

A position with significant social and business impact.

About the company & team

A leading business organization linked to the industrial sector.

Education

  • University degree in Engineering, Business Administration and Management, Economics, or related fields.
  • Postgraduate education (MBA, General Management, Labor Relations, or equivalent) will be positively valued.



Experience

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in General Management, Executive Management, or Senior Leadership positions.
  • Valuable knowledge and experience in industrial environments.
  • Proven experience in negotiation, stakeholder management, and institutional relations.



Skills

  • Strategic vision and leadership skills.
  • Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
  • High-level institutional representation skills.
  • Results-oriented approach and decision-making ability.
  • Change management in complex environments.
  • Development of collaborative networks and strategic relationships.

What is offered



What we offer

  • Joining a benchmark organization with a key role in industrial and economic development.
  • A highly visible position with strategic impact.
  • Direct interaction with the main institutional and business stakeholders.
  • A stable role with real capacity to influence the sector's competitiveness and evolution.

You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English, .

About the company

Michael Page España

Michael Page España

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