Motion Capture Divisional Managing Director

Motion Capture Divisional Managing Director

Department: Oxford Metrics

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Yarnton, Oxfordshire.

Reporting To: Imogen O’Connor

Description

Oxford Metrics is a smart sensing and software company that enables the interface between the real world and its virtual twin. Our smart sensing technology helps over 10,000 customers in more than 70 countries, including all of the world’s top 10 games companies and all of the top 20 universities worldwide.

The Group trades through its market-leading division Vicon, Industrial Vision Systems, and recently acquired, The Sempre Group. Vicon is a world leader in motion measurement analysis to thousands of customers worldwide, including Red Bull, Imperial College London, Dreamscape Immersive, Industrial Light & Magic, and NASA. Industrial Vision Systems is a specialist in machine vision software and technology for high precision, automated quality control systems trusted by blue-chip, smart manufacturing companies across the globe including BD, DePuy, Jaguar Land Rover, Johnson & Johnson, Zytronic and Alkegen. Sempre is a measurement specialist solving manufacturing challenges across multiple industries.

Founded in 1984 our Group is headquartered in Oxford with offices in the United Kingdom, United States and Germany. Since 2001, Oxford Metrics (LSE: OMG), has been a quoted company listed on AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange.

Job Overview:

To manage and develop a subsidiary Division of Oxford Metrics to deliver strategic, financial and other objectives as agreed with the Board. To take overall responsibility for the management of all current activities, development and implementation of future strategy for the division, and the management and motivation of the divisional team to deliver that strategy. Member of Senior Management Team alongside other divisional MDs. Be involved in the overall management and development of the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of divisional revenues and profits in line with Group goals.
• Development and delivery of a rolling three year plan and longer term divisional strategic vision to inform the overall strategic direction of the Group.
• Management of the divisional team to include relevant heads of department and senior management, office-based professional and administration staff, site based managers and sales staff and site-based operatives.
• Management of cost budget for the division.
• The Divisional Managing Director, in conjunction with the heads of department and senior management, has overall responsibility for the preparation of budgets and strategic plans for the division for presentation to the CEO/CFO and Board.
• The Divisional Managing Director, in liaison with the CEO & CFO sets targets for the division and is responsible, working with the management team, for delivering those targets.
• The Divisional Managing Director represents the Motion Capture Division/Vicon in the wider community and is expected to develop and maintain links within the market sector.

Management of the Business

• Overall responsibility for the general running of the business always seeking to achieve objectives whilst maintaining the appropriate balance between opportunity and risk.
• Implement appropriate strategies and processes to ensure delivery of company targets.
• Chair and direct the monthly divisional management meeting ensuring key decisions are taken in the best interests of the division and the Group.
• Adhere to all Oxford Metrics reporting requirements and inform the CEO and CFO to significant opportunities or risks as they arise.
• Ensure the Division runs in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures and the sharing of best practice with other Group divisions and functions.
• Responsible within the Division for the delivery of Customer Care.
• Chair and direct regular management meetings and implement structures and processes with all Heads of Departments to ensure that all aspects of the business are performing to target and put in place remedial measures where necessary.
• Liaise closely with all Heads of Department to ensure a working knowledge of the progress to date and issues arising in each department at any time.
• Attend and contribute to Group Board Meetings as required.
• Enable the right number, level and calibre of staff to be recruited and developed to support the division’s business and future development.
• Lead, motivate, communicate with and develop staff to achieve best performance to meet the division’s needs.
• Identify staff for future career progression and work with the Group Managing Director and Human Resources Department to ensure their development.
• Host regular meetings for all staff to communicate the division’s performance and future strategy.
• Ensure that all appropriate information from Board meetings is communicated to staff and encourage staff to voice their concerns or suggestions for improvement.

These are illustrative duties which may evolve over time and the post holder will be expected to undertake the duties which serve the best interests of the Company.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Degree qualified, you will be an experienced Senior Leader (minimum 5 years) with a positive reputation with clients and have previous P & L responsibility with a successful delivery track record.
• You will be familiar with the motion capture landscape, including technological developments and future trends.
• Experience in motion capture or related technology is desirable, but not essential.
• Have a demonstrable track record in growth and leadership, of design and implementation of business policy within a multinational environment.
• Be capable of working in a fast paced evolving environment.
• Gain a working knowledge of the Company’s products and services.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 10% Company Pension
• Generous holiday allowance
• Life Cover
• Private Medical with Optical / Dental Insurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free On-site Parking

#J-18808-Ljbffr