Group Head, Operations & Business Development at Menzon Nigeria Limited

Job Overview

• Our client seeks the services of a Group Head, Operations & Business Development. Successful candidate will be responsible for implementing operational strategy to facilitate smooth operations and manage technical and commercial aspects of the Group’s projects.

Job Description

• Collaborate with executive management in developing and driving operational strategy through appropriate processes, infrastructure and systems.
• Design effective tools to track efficiency and effectiveness of internal processes.
• Provide reports on operational performance and suggest improvements where necessary.
• Ensure accountability, cost minimization, quality assurance and efficient resource management in business operations.
• Provide supervisory oversight for the Project Management, Contract Administration and Business Development Departments.
• Review and approve expenditures in line with operational budgets that support the Group’s strategic plan.
• Ensure that budget approval and internal control mechanisms are in place and complied with.
• Ensure achievement of business development targets and objectives of the Group are met, including in relation to revenue generation and client/customer retention.
• Ensure effective contract administration that allows for effective contractor/vendor management to guarantee clients’ utmost satisfaction.
• Responsible for bid and tender management ensuring each contract delivers value exceeding initial estimates.
• Implement and assist in the development, review and maintenance of various policies relating to operations and business development.
• Provide direction, leadership and support to ensure delivery of all the Group’s projects on time, quality and within budgets.
• Drive a project culture that emphasizes comprehensive documentation, regular progress reporting and compliance with standards and regulations.
• Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of projects in order to achieve established quality management objectives.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, manage resource assignment, work allocation and schedules for effective and efficient execution of projects.
• Ensure professional management of relationship with regulatory bodies, clients, technical partners, contractors and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related disciplines with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA).
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience.
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• In-depth understanding of contract management, tenders/bids.
• A certified project management professional with cognate experience.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Knowledge of diverse business functions.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
• Demonstrable competence in strategic planning and business development.
• Commitment to ethical standards and high level of personal and professional integrity.