Chief Operating Officer at Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Job Summary

• As the Chief Operating Officer, you are expected to oversee the entire business operations of the Group.
• Direct, administer, and coordinate the internal operational activities of the Group in accordance with policies, goals, and objectives established by the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors

Responsibilities

• Directs internal operations to achieve budgeted results and other financial criteria, and to preserve the capital funds invested in the enterprise.
• Participates in the development and preparation of short-term and long-range plans and budgets based upon the Group’s goals and objectives.
• Responsible for driving the Group to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow and business goals and objectives.
• Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes, internal and external.
• Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the Group.
• Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
• Design and implements business strategies, plans and procedures.
• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth.
• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication.
• Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
• Directs the development and installation of procedures and controls, to promote communication and adequate information flow, and thereby solidify management control and direction of the Group.
• Develops and establishes operating policies consistent with the CEO’s broad policies and objectives and insures their adequate execution.
• Appraises and evaluates the results of overall operations regularly and systematically, and reports these results to the CEO
• Develops and maintains a sound plan of organization. Establishes policies to insure adequate management development and to provide for capable management succession for those functions/business units falling under his/her responsibility.
• Monitor, manage and improve the efficiency of support services such as IT, HR, Accounts and Finance.
• Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of the Group.
• Oversee daily operations of the Group and the work of executives (IT, Marketing, Sales, Finance etc.)
• Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance
• Manage relationships with partners/vendors and clients

Skills/Qualification

• B.Sc in Business, Finance or another field relevant to the organization.
• Master's in business administration or other advanced degree.
• At least 10 years of strong operational experience.
• At least 7 years in Senior Management Role.
• Technical experience in construction is an added advantage
• Proven working experience as an operations manager.
• Adequate knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management.
• Budget development and oversight experience.
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis with previous experience overseeing operations, information technology and legal.
• Skilled in organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource development and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and system.
• Flexible and able to multitask
• Strategic Planning and business development skills
• Leadership and organizational skills