Skills for the job

I see the following as key Skills to do the job.
This list is not extensive but probably covers the main things.


Business acumen: Organizational awareness and the ability to adapt to the needs of the business

Leadership: Ability to work in a matrix environment

Delegation: Willingness to accept delegated responsibility and to ensure the task is completed

Resource management: Ability to manage own time and to use internal and external resources appropriately to meet business needs

Interpersonal skills: Ability to adapt to other personality types in a respectful manner and willingness to accept views of others to ensure company goals are achieved

Communication: superior written, oral, presentation and interpersonal skills. Ability to represent the company at external meetings with suppliers and external experts

Analytical and problem solving: ability to understand and analyse complex data and to identify critical issues; ability to identify and implement corrective actions

Results orientation: implements strategies to ensure success in meeting team delivery of objectives with appropriate time, quality and cost results