• Application Deadline:
• Position: Chief Operations Officer (COO) - Expatriate


• Job Type Full Time , Expatriate


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 10 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organization’s ongoing operations and procedures. The COO will be the company’s second-in-command and responsible for the efficiency of business.


• The COO role is a key member of the senior management team, reporting only to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).


• Hands-on, able and willing to go low and deep into the details in order to understand and find solutions.


• Translate the corporate strategy into actionable operations plan and execute it.


• Recruit, lead, motivate, mentor and coach senior management team to develop a high performing organization.


• Lead and direct short term and long-term resources planning, annual operations budget development.


• Establish performance goals, KPIs, responsibility matrix for the operations.


• Provide technical direction and guidance, as well as hands-on operations management for all programs.


• Participate and contribute to the development of corporate strategy and business unit strategy


• Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance.


• Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.).


• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication.


• Manage relationships with partners/vendors.


• Lead a yearly survey with all customers in the region. Address issues raised by customers.


• HSE: promoter in the region of best practices, particularly defensive driving, and safety awareness.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognised University


• Master's degree is a plus


• At least 10 years Oil & Gas experience (upstream/Midstream) and more than 15 years’ experience in an executive leadership role.


• Proven track record in the Operations Management.


• Proven track record in managing multiple Operations Department.


• Proven track record in developing and implementing operations system, policies, processes and procedures.


• Strong project management skills.


• Strong financial management and budgeting skills.


• Internal client management skills.


• In depth understanding of process improvement and optimization disciplines, tools, and techniques.


• Strong ability to balance between long- and short-term objectives.


• Demonstrate strong Intrapreneurial skills.


• Proven track record in change management.


• Demonstrate team building and line management skills.


• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication, and influencing skills.


• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development.


• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.


• Knowledge and experience in working in challenging environments in Africa (or in developing markets.)


• Being able to self-manage and support cross functionally if required.


• Able to design and implement process, procedure and create structure in a fast-growing organization.


• Management experience of a large multicultural team