Chief Operating Officer at Alan & Grant

Job Summary

• The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a pivotal leadership role responsible for transforming the operational landscape.
• This role drives the group’s strategic vision by ensuring operational excellence, fostering innovation, and optimizing cross-functional collaboration across all subsidiaries.
• The COO oversees a diverse portfolio of functions, including engineering, customer relations, project management, risk management, external relations, IT, supply chain, and administration. By aligning operational strategies with the group’s long-term objectives, the COO ensures sustainable growth, profitability, and competitive advantage in a dynamic market environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Vision and Execution

• Champion the development and execution of the group’s operational strategy, ensuring alignment with the MD/CEO’s vision and the board’s strategic priorities.
• Translate the group’s long-term goals into actionable operational plans, driving innovation and efficiency across all functions.
• Identify emerging market trends and technological advancements to position the group as an industry leader.

Operational Excellence

• Customer Relations and Communications: Elevate customer experience, strengthen brand equity, and drive customer-centric initiatives.
• Project Management: Ensure the successful delivery of high-impact projects, from development to execution, within scope, time, and budget.
• Risk Management: Embed a culture of risk awareness, ensuring compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.

Innovation and Transformation

• Drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and best practices to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness.
• Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging cross-functional collaboration and the development of new business models.
• Lead the group’s digital transformation agenda, leveraging technology to optimize processes and create new revenue streams.

Performance and Accountability

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across all operational functions, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, providing strategic guidance to operational heads and their teams.
• Deliver comprehensive operational reports to the MD/CEO and board, highlighting achievements, challenges, and opportunities.

Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership

• Serve as a key ambassador for the group, building strong relationships with government agencies, industry bodies, and strategic partners.
• Collaborate with the MD/CEO and other executives to align operational strategies with broader business objectives.
• Inspire and lead a high-performing operational leadership team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

Risk Management and Governance

• Oversee the development and implementation of robust risk management frameworks, ensuring business continuity and resilience.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Mitigate operational risks and proactively address potential challenges to safeguard the group’s interests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a relevant postgraduate qualification is required
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in operations, with at least 5 years in a senior executive role.
• Proven track record of leading large, complex operational functions in a diversified group.
• Experience in the power, agro, solar, mining, or real estate sectors is highly desirable.
• Professional certification such as PMP, COREN, or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Membership in relevant professional bodies is preferred.