Chief Operations Officer at Sigma Qualitas Limited

Job Description

• The role provides leadership and direction for all business operations in order to facilitate the achievement of established financial and business targets.
• Develops and communicates an appropriate vision and long-term strategy for the Strategic Business Units (SBUs).
• Develops and implements strategic operating plans and budgets for each of the Group’s subsidiaries and central functions based on the long-term strategies and priorities of the Group.
• Puts adequate systems and controls in place to ensure proper and satisfactory monitoring of the Group’s performance against plans and budgets.
• Drives the Group’s operations and performance to meet financial, business and risk management objectives as well as compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors and directs SBU leadership to enable them deliver on their individual programmes, achieve set targets and improve overall performance.
• Manages the implementation of partnership/service level agreements and ensure that the Group does not incur losses from such relationships.
• Takes responsibility for ensuring effective adherence to the organisation’s Health & Safety policies across all Units.
• Provides a strategic link between the Vice-Chairman and senior management team on all operational issues of the company.
• Facilitates resolution of high-priority issues between departments.
• Acts as the organisation’s ambassador and spokesman in matters involving external stakeholders.
• Reports regularly to the MD on the achievement of strategic objectives, market performance of products, organisational development plans and overall business performance.

Job Requirements and Skills

• Graduate Qualifications: A First Degree from a recognised University required
• Post Graduate Qualifications: Master’s Degree or Post Graduate Qualification would be of advantage
• Previous Work Experience: Relevant work experience in civil works, project management, and development of buildings, management information system and administrative function required
• Experience: 10 to 15 years work experience with at least 5 years at senior managerial position experience is preferred (NYSC is essential
• Certifications and Training Requirements: Professional Qualification and Certification in Project Management would be of advantage

Skills

• Excellent analytical, business development and strategic planning skills.
• Good grasp of all business operations
• Excellent policy and process design skills, especially around implementing effective controls.
• Good skills in contract management and administration.
• Excellent customer service and negotiation skills.
• Relationship and change management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communications skills
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to generate respect and trust from staff, customers and other external constituencies.
• Ability to multi task and strong project management skills
• Excellent leadership and team management skills