• Application Deadline:
• Position: Chief Operating Officer [Remote]


• Job Type Full Time , Remote


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 15 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Project Management 
  

The Chief Operating Officer will help Lori achieve its goal of becoming the largest e-logistics company in global emerging markets. The position requires a driven, thoughtful, self-motivated leader with strong analytical and organizational skills and a strong track record of driving execution through people management, structured processes and data. The COO will be largely responsible for day to day management of the business allowing the CEO to focus on strategy, partnerships, fundraising, and growth.



WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Implement and execute global strategy while leveraging technology and data to increase efficiency


• Collaborate with CEO to exponentially grow Lori’s operational capacity


• Collaborate with CFO in financial operations management


• Work with the executive team to set targets & track performance across the organization


• Manage Regional GMs and BD in reaching growth objectives


• Lead budgeting and resource allocation efforts


• Oversee talent acquisition and people training to building an A-team


• Structure the organization effectively; build, grow and manage 


• Streamline cross-team collaboration for optimal operational efficiency

WHAT IT TAKES:

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred


• 15+ years experience in management, operations and/or management consulting


• 7+ years experience in high-growth or technology environments


• Excellent project management skills balancing multiple projects and competing priorities


• Excellent management, communication and execution skills, proven ability to build, train and lead teams


• Strong analytical thinker who is data driven yet able to make decisions quickly


• Experience developing, implementing and achieving KPIs


• Experience with day-to-day operational finance


• Tech-savvy, charismatic, energetic, passionate and inspirational

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience with leading mobility startups, digital company and/or in logistics (traditional and e-logistics)


• Expertise in management consulting and banking


• Expertise in B2B/B2C or FinTech

LOCATION

•   Full-time /remote optional (must reside +/- 3 hrs from East Africa timezone).