Business Operations Manager at EM-ONE Energy Solutions Limited

Job Descriptions

• EM-ONE’s Business Operations Team leads the day to day operations and delivers on strategy and operational plans from the planning process against the strategic vision of EM-ONE.
• They are responsible for building the framework for the analysis behind company-wide strategic decisions related to all functions.
• They are also responsible for managing the centralized repository of processes and improving processes to minimize complexities and optimize them to promote effective operations.
• They design, manage and deliver executive level reporting, including status reports to manage risks and issues and improve cross-functional team communication and collaboration, among other things.
• Reporting to the CEO, the Business Operations Manager is responsible for leading the execution of EM-ONE’s strategic and operational priorities; developing and implementing processes that are consistent with the EM-ONE’s mission, objectives, and policies.
• EM-ONE is a dynamic company undergoing a period of positive growth. The ideal candidate is one who demonstrates effective leadership, understanding of process development and implementation, fiscal discipline, compliance and controls, real-time business performance monitoring and attainment of cross-functional synergies. The position is based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop, evaluate and ensure that operational systems, processes, infrastructure, and policies for the company are effective, efficient and fit-for-purpose
• Work with functional teams and other members of the business operations team to identify strategic opportunities or gaps in the business using real-time business metrics and data
• Oversee the implementation of the company’s HR strategy to ensure the effective recruitment, retention and continuing development of an engaged and high performing workforce – evaluating staff KPIs
• Provide financial input for all business decisions, completing financial analysis and modeling to a high standard with a focus on decision support
• Manage the project/portfolio cash flow, working closely with project finances to meet milestones to draw on construction financing
• Consolidate financial performance and budgets from all business lines and corresponding presentation format
• Developing business cases, conducting feasibility studies and completing cost benefit analysis reports on a project by project basis
• Actively participating and leading the roll-out of systems and technology to enhance the team’s effectiveness and improve overall efficiency;
• Participate in contract management activities including contracts review sessions and contributing to contract evaluation
• Work closely with the CEO in longer-term planning; recommending business workflow and resource improvement as it relates to operational efficiencies and implementing these initiatives

Basic Qualifications

• University degree from a reputable educational institution
• An advanced business degree such as an MBA is preferred
• Prior experience working in an engineering or technology firm is preferred
• 5 years of relevant work experience (e.g. Strategy & business process management, financial management, operations management, business analytics etc.)
• Advance MS Excel and PowerPoint skills

Competencies Required (Knowledge, Skills and Attributes):

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to communicate the vision of the company across all levels
• Passionate about technology and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated strategic leadership, planning and change management skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement processes across an organizations’ business units
• Expert analytical and problem-solving skills
• Business planning and performance measurement
• Corporate financial management
• Project management
• Risk management
• Operations and strategy management
• Networking and relationship building
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Interpersonal Skills

Remuneration
Competitive.