Chief Operations Officer (COO) - Expatriate at Adexen

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organization’s ongoing operations and procedures. The COO will be the company’s second-in-command and responsible for the efficiency of business.
• The COO role is a key member of the senior management team, reporting only to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
• Hands-on, able and willing to go low and deep into the details in order to understand and find solutions.
• Translate the corporate strategy into actionable operations plan and execute it.
• Recruit, lead, motivate, mentor and coach senior management team to develop a high performing organization.
• Lead and direct short term and long-term resources planning, annual operations budget development.
• Establish performance goals, KPIs, responsibility matrix for the operations.
• Provide technical direction and guidance, as well as hands-on operations management for all programs.
• Participate and contribute to the development of corporate strategy and business unit strategy
• Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance.
• Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.).
• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication.
• Manage relationships with partners/vendors.
• Lead a yearly survey with all customers in the region. Address issues raised by customers.
• HSE: promoter in the region of best practices, particularly defensive driving, and safety awareness.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognised University
• Master's degree is a plus
• At least 10 years Oil & Gas experience (upstream/Midstream) and more than 15 years’ experience in an executive leadership role.
• Proven track record in the Operations Management.
• Proven track record in managing multiple Operations Department.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing operations system, policies, processes and procedures.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills.
• Internal client management skills.
• In depth understanding of process improvement and optimization disciplines, tools, and techniques.
• Strong ability to balance between long- and short-term objectives.
• Demonstrate strong Intrapreneurial skills.
• Proven track record in change management.
• Demonstrate team building and line management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development.
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Knowledge and experience in working in challenging environments in Africa (or in developing markets.)
• Being able to self-manage and support cross functionally if required.
• Able to design and implement process, procedure and create structure in a fast-growing organization.
• Management experience of a large multicultural team