Chief Operating Officer at Sigma Consult

Job Description & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of group and company operations.
• Responsible for interfacing with the various HQ business units and Operating companies (OPCO) Managers.
• Work with the board to develop strategic direction across the group and update the board regularly on progress and escalate critical business issues/risk.
• Must be able to carry out board level communication and presentations to drive through propositions and issues.
• Oversee the preparation of annual, quarterly and monthly OPEX and CAPEX budgets and ensure business runs optimally within approved budget.
• Define and implement strategies and policies that will enhance operational efficiency and productivity across the business
• Streamline existing business processes and ensure adherence by staff
• Attend clients meetings for ongoing and prospective projects. Determine project requirements and assign staff.
• Oversee and maintain liaison between all parties concerned with the project to facilitate any changes or modifications and to facilitate resolution of project bottlenecks.
• Oversee the development of relevant project proposals and budgets and recommend approval of them before submission to clients.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering / Management / Finance and preferably an MBA
• Must possess strategic perspective and strong analytical skills.
• Financial / commercial management exposure.

Experience:

• Minimum of 20 years cumulative experience, 8 of which must have been in a managerial role (Preferably in Nigeria)
• Engineering project management experience
• Must have experience of working in dynamic and fast-moving environment
• Manpower management.

Skills:

• Business development
• Client relation management
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to assess and resolve technical issues in a timely manner
• Review and amend operational procedures
• Knowledge of codes and standards as well as safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the business needs.
• Collaborative approach
• Reliability, sound judgement and discretion.

Salary
N1,000,000 - N1,500,000 monthly.